Maserati Quattroporte

[henk4]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Could be completely wrong, but IIRC 11 Quattroporte IIs were made before the De Tomaso takeover.

figures vary from 8-13....the prototype was sold last year at Christies Retromobile Auction. And it is the only FWD Maserati ever made see also post# 41 in this thread....

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by henk4

figures vary from 8-13....the prototype was sold last year at Christies Retromobile Auction. And it is the only FWD Maserati ever made see also post# 41 in this thread....

And it was based on a streched SM chasis, wasn't it?

[Piacki_117]

Yellow

[Rockefella]

Looks like funky margerine. Not a fan..

[Piacki_117]

Quattroporte #9

[jorismo]

Originally Posted by Piacki_117

Yellow

Ouch, that is bad...

[bo9agr]

Quattroporte #10

[Cotterik]

Piacki do you ever take photos of cars anywhere other than paris?

that yellow quattroporte is strange, its almost like the colour used on the old classic cars, that gave it a sort of 'upper-class' feel. It works a little bit. Because its boring in black or silver.

[Piacki_117]

Originally Posted by Cotterik

Piacki do you ever take photos of cars anywhere other than paris? .

Hmmm, yeah, somtimes in my neighbourhood (but rarely), or when I'm on holidays (at my grandmother's f.e., she lives in the French Riviera (plenty of exotics around there).

Originally Posted by Cotterik

that yellow quattroporte is strange, its almost like the colour used on the old classic cars, that gave it a sort of 'upper-class' feel. It works a little bit. Because its boring in black or silver

I personally think it's VERY ugly and totally tasteless.

[Man of Steel]

Love the yellow one. Would order three of them. Cause I like my bread... and butter

[The_Canuck]

Does anyone else think this car is ugly? (in any colour)

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by The_Canuck

Does anyone else think this car is ugly? (in any colour)

No. Its beauty is maybe not conventional (especially up in front), but if you want uglyness look at a Ssangyong or a BMW.

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[Duell]

23 June 2008

MASERATI QUATTROPORTE: ANOTHER MASTERPIECE

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.

The new Quattroporte and Quattroporte S will be on sale in the UK from October.

source : Newspress.co.uk

[Ferrer]

I think they've ruined it.

Originally Posted by henk4

figures vary from 8-13....the prototype was sold last year at Christies Retromobile Auction. And it is the only FWD Maserati ever made see also post# 41 in this thread....

By the way, old post I know, but it isn't the only front wheel drive Maserati ever made. Back in the 30's they experimented with front wheel drive Tipo 26s. Without much success.