Feature:
By Maserati
Editor: Yemi Ogunshola
THE
NEW QUATTROPORTE
A
large luxury saloon with unrivalled driving
dynamics.
Since
its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003,
the Maserati Quattroporte has been unique on
the automotive market thanks to its character
of sport luxury saloon, combined with a distinctive
Italian soul. It speaks for the traditional
Maserati values and provides continuity with
the great saloons bearing the same name that
have achieved success in the past, from the
first Quattroporte with Frua body in 1964, to
the “presidential” Quattroporte
in 1984, of which the Italian President Sandro
Pertini was particularly fond.
After
five years of success, with more than 15,000
cars sold and 46 awards won internationally,
the new Quattroporte range reinforces the model’s
exclusive image with a thorough technical and
stylistic upgrade, while performance reaches
new peaks with the powerful new 4.7 litre, 317
kW (430 CV) engine.
The
Pininfarina design, one of the main factors
underlying the Quattroporte’s success,
reworks the basic theme of the Quattroporte
by incorporating the stylistic features of the
GranTurismo. All intended to stress the Quattroporte’s
character as a luxury limousine with unbeatable
dynamic qualities. There
are two versions available, reflecting the car’s
dual soul:
There are two versions available, reflecting
the car’s dual soul:
• Quattroporte, powered by the 4.2 litre
8 cylinder engine
• Quattroporte S, equipped with the 4.7
litre 8 cylinder engine with higher power output
and torque, the pinnacle of the Quattroporte
range.
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