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Maserati Quattroporte S

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Click here to download printer friendly version Maserati Quattroporte, the model which established the category of ''Luxury Sports Saloons'', can be considered something of a Maserati masterpiece. After five years of success, with more than 15,000 cars delivered and 46 international awards, the Quattroporte is now being presented with a new look and new technical solutions.

The history of art is characterised by audacious artists who challenged pre-existing conventions. Similarly the Pininfarina design team, thanks to their unrivalled and skilful hands, created a fresher, more modern look for the Maserati Quattroporte, yet always mindful of the class, glamour and exclusivity which represent its inner essence. The personality and glamour of the Maserati flagship are now represented by two products: the Quattroporte and the Quattroporte S.

The former is fitted with the familiar 4.2 litre 400 hp V8 engine, while the latter adopts the new 4.7 litre 430 hp V8 recently introduced on the GranTurismo S, with a different specification. Both cars feature the 6-speed automatic transmission developed in association with ZF.

The main styling changes are to the most recognisable features. First of all the front, where the new grille, with its vertical slats, is reminiscent of the GranTurismo. The front and rear light units are also updated, featuring LEDs. On the side, the under-door moulding is more noticeable, with a line that runs into that of the new bumpers, which have a wider protective band and more pronounced rear styling. The door mirrors are also new, with a more dynamic shape and a more streamlined mounting to the door.

The interior has a new centre console and the controls are grouped more closely together for even more convenient operation. The car’s range of navigation systems is also fully updated, now comprising the New Maserati Multimedia System. Two new shades of leather, Marrone Corniola (brown) and Sabbia (sand), replacing the beige which was previously in the range, debut on the Quattroporte S and Quattroporte respectively.

Company press release, last updated on 06 / 23 / 2008

Add your comments on the Maserati Quattroporte S

 not a Buick  
henk4
06-24-2008
If a Buick looked like this, I am sure GM wouldn't be in the troubles that they are in now....
 Pretty car...  
bruxell
06-23-2008
I do wish people would stop saying that it looks like a Buick, it's not as if Buick are the only company to use portholes on the front wings for styling. It does however need a transaxle gearbox, and preferably a clutch pedal.
     

General specifications
Country of origin Italy
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2008
Body design Pininfarina

Engine
Configuration 90º V 8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminum alloy block and head
Displacement 4.691 liter / 286.3 cu in
Bore / Stroke 92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 88.2 mm (3.5 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Gearbox MC-Shift 6 speed Automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 430 bhp / 321 KW
BHP/Liter 92 bhp / liter

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