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The Maserati Quattroporte offers the comfort and the easy driving of a genuine luxury flagship combined with the thrilling performance of a sports car.The technical solutions adopted provide unrivaled performance and exceptional balance and the original Maserati style makes it the authentic ‘Italian Flagship.' Lauded by the international press, the Quattroporte has won over 30 ‘Best Car' awards (visit the website www.maseratiawards.com for more detail).
Three models to tailor to your taste:
The Quattroporte is the quintessential luxury sports sedan for the driver who demands performance, style, and luxury. Standard with 18' 11-spoke alloy wheels, a Ferrari-engineered 400 horsepower V8 engine, and class leading handling and braking to stir the performance soul, the Quattroporte is also graced with the beauty of its flowing, sensual body lines – created by Sergio Pininfarina, one of the world's most celebrated automotive designers – and the comfort of its sumptuous leather and wood-trimmed interior.
The Quattroporte Executive GT is the flagship of prestige, delivering the highest levels of comfort and opulence without compromising performance. Recognizable by its chrome mesh front and side grilles and ball-polished 19'' wheels, this version pays obsessive attention to the luxury of the interior and to the sophisticated finish. Standard features include Comfort Pack for the front seats (massage, heat, and ventilation), rear climate control, rear screens for extra privacy and comfort and a leather trimmed steering wheel with wood inserts.
The Quattroporte Sport GT brings Maserati's race car technology to a premium sedan for the driver who desires sports car performance but requires four doors. The Sport GT version has been designed to meet the requirements of clients who wish to enjoy the performance spirit and the sporty nature of the Quattroporte, while still indulging the typical ease of driving of a luxury flagship car. A Trident with red accents, as used to appear on Maserati racing cars in the past, adorns the front sport black mesh grille; carbon fiber interior trim, lightweight aluminum pedals and sport steering wheel are standard features in the Sport GT.
From a technical point of view, a specific and sportier setting of the Skyhook adaptive suspension software gives the Sport GT a distinct character, thus making full use of the 20'' wheels and of the standard steering column mounted paddle shifters.
Pininfarina designs the Italian flagship
The Quattroporte's design took as its starting point a long wheelbase and a cabin that was set towards the rear, thus accentuating the length of the bonnet. This is in aluminium, as is the boot lid. This element, the imposing grille and rear triangular C-post offers occupants privacy and protection just as a luxury berlina should. The vehicle thus eases smoothly into Trident tradition.
Three reference points immediately identify the vehicle as a real Maserati and emphasise its authoritative character. A large Maserati trident rests in the centre of the chrome edged grille and sits slightly proud from the rest of the nose, echoing the sinewy lines of the bonnet. Three air inlets, their dark colouring making them almost invisible, lighten the lower part of the bumper while the headlights, set a little back, mark out the upper edge of the nose.
This feature runs fluidly along the flank until the rear light cluster.
The dynamic side profile comes from the very short overhang and the low mudguard that surrounds it. The rear wheel is located in a muscular volume on which rests the triangular C-post. This bears the celebrated Maserati trident and arrow logo that adorned the Quattroporte Frua and the Mistral.
This C-post is the only sturdy element in an extremely light cabin, in contrast to the car's body. The clean, pure lines of the flanks, characterised by three small rectangular grilles, are accentuated by the flow of the glass surfaces.
The rear of the Quattroporte reflects the soft sweep of the overall design. It is set high and is compact, seeming almost to be pushing the car forward. A slight lip has been built into the tail to create more downforce.
Like the aerodynamic body, it is the result of long hours in the wind tunnel aimed at optimising the vehicle's efficiency (Cx 0.35) to guarantee better performance and greater security and stability without sacrificing style.
The two elegant rear light clusters are a further refined touch. The oval chrome-framed reflectors mirror the classic Maserati logo. This shape is carried through to the exhaust pipes found just below the bumpers. Rounding things off is the ‘Pininfarina' signature on the vehicle's flanks.
The design of the Quattroporte's interior is the perfect extension of the exterior styling, its luxurious functionality encompassing the Quattroporte's twin personalities.
The cabin is warm and bright, its clear-cut forms beautifully crafted out of deluxe woods and leathers.
Thanks to the car's long wheelbase, the interior is over 2 metres in length allowing its occupants plenty of room in which to stretch their legs.
The Quattroporte also comes with electronically adjustable front seats with 14 different settings as standard. In fact, the driver's seat also has three memory settings and a special feature that slides the seat back and raises the steering column to make getting in and out of the car even more comfortable. The electric rear seats are independently adjustable for reach (10 cm) and tilt.
The passenger occupying the rear passenger-side seat can also move the front passenger seat up to 22 cm forward at the touch of a button on the central arm rest.
The Quattroporte's designers put a huge amount of thought and effort into soundproofing the car and damping any vibration. In fact, courtesy of its laminated glass, the highly efficient, specially calibrated Skyhook suspension system and the bodywork's incredible rigidity, the Quattroporte offers all of the comfort of a genuine limousine.
In addition to this, however, there's also a typically Maserati touch of luxury in the refrigerated compartment nestling in the front armrest and the electric sun shade for the rear window. Needless to say, these two standard features can be joined by a host of other personalisation options.
The sportier side of the Quattroporte's dual personality comes out in the original design of the dash and the simple, ergonomically optimised layout of the instruments which are clustered under a cowling just over the steering wheel, while the major commands are very easy to see and use.
The drive control buttons (Manual or Low Grip, Sport, Maserati Stability Programme Deactivator) are in a separate, handy, driver-dedicated area.
At the centre of the console there are two 'islands': the upper one is for the Multi Media System (MMS) buttons, while the lower one is for the automatic separate front and rear climate control and has its own display. Each control has been designed for a single function.Source - Maserati
Three models to tailor to your taste:
The Quattroporte is the quintessential luxury sports sedan for the driver who demands performance, style, and luxury. Standard with 18' 11-spoke alloy wheels, a Ferrari-engineered 400 horsepower V8 engine, and class leading handling and braking to stir the performance soul, the Quattroporte is also graced with the beauty of its flowing, sensual body lines – created by Sergio Pininfarina, one of the world's most celebrated automotive designers – and the comfort of its sumptuous leather and wood-trimmed interior.
The Quattroporte Executive GT is the flagship of prestige, delivering the highest levels of comfort and opulence without compromising performance. Recognizable by its chrome mesh front and side grilles and ball-polished 19'' wheels, this version pays obsessive attention to the luxury of the interior and to the sophisticated finish. Standard features include Comfort Pack for the front seats (massage, heat, and ventilation), rear climate control, rear screens for extra privacy and comfort and a leather trimmed steering wheel with wood inserts.
The Quattroporte Sport GT brings Maserati's race car technology to a premium sedan for the driver who desires sports car performance but requires four doors. The Sport GT version has been designed to meet the requirements of clients who wish to enjoy the performance spirit and the sporty nature of the Quattroporte, while still indulging the typical ease of driving of a luxury flagship car. A Trident with red accents, as used to appear on Maserati racing cars in the past, adorns the front sport black mesh grille; carbon fiber interior trim, lightweight aluminum pedals and sport steering wheel are standard features in the Sport GT.
From a technical point of view, a specific and sportier setting of the Skyhook adaptive suspension software gives the Sport GT a distinct character, thus making full use of the 20'' wheels and of the standard steering column mounted paddle shifters.
Pininfarina designs the Italian flagship
The Quattroporte's design took as its starting point a long wheelbase and a cabin that was set towards the rear, thus accentuating the length of the bonnet. This is in aluminium, as is the boot lid. This element, the imposing grille and rear triangular C-post offers occupants privacy and protection just as a luxury berlina should. The vehicle thus eases smoothly into Trident tradition.
Three reference points immediately identify the vehicle as a real Maserati and emphasise its authoritative character. A large Maserati trident rests in the centre of the chrome edged grille and sits slightly proud from the rest of the nose, echoing the sinewy lines of the bonnet. Three air inlets, their dark colouring making them almost invisible, lighten the lower part of the bumper while the headlights, set a little back, mark out the upper edge of the nose.
This feature runs fluidly along the flank until the rear light cluster.
The dynamic side profile comes from the very short overhang and the low mudguard that surrounds it. The rear wheel is located in a muscular volume on which rests the triangular C-post. This bears the celebrated Maserati trident and arrow logo that adorned the Quattroporte Frua and the Mistral.
This C-post is the only sturdy element in an extremely light cabin, in contrast to the car's body. The clean, pure lines of the flanks, characterised by three small rectangular grilles, are accentuated by the flow of the glass surfaces.
The rear of the Quattroporte reflects the soft sweep of the overall design. It is set high and is compact, seeming almost to be pushing the car forward. A slight lip has been built into the tail to create more downforce.
Like the aerodynamic body, it is the result of long hours in the wind tunnel aimed at optimising the vehicle's efficiency (Cx 0.35) to guarantee better performance and greater security and stability without sacrificing style.
The two elegant rear light clusters are a further refined touch. The oval chrome-framed reflectors mirror the classic Maserati logo. This shape is carried through to the exhaust pipes found just below the bumpers. Rounding things off is the ‘Pininfarina' signature on the vehicle's flanks.
The design of the Quattroporte's interior is the perfect extension of the exterior styling, its luxurious functionality encompassing the Quattroporte's twin personalities.
The cabin is warm and bright, its clear-cut forms beautifully crafted out of deluxe woods and leathers.
Thanks to the car's long wheelbase, the interior is over 2 metres in length allowing its occupants plenty of room in which to stretch their legs.
The Quattroporte also comes with electronically adjustable front seats with 14 different settings as standard. In fact, the driver's seat also has three memory settings and a special feature that slides the seat back and raises the steering column to make getting in and out of the car even more comfortable. The electric rear seats are independently adjustable for reach (10 cm) and tilt.
The passenger occupying the rear passenger-side seat can also move the front passenger seat up to 22 cm forward at the touch of a button on the central arm rest.
The Quattroporte's designers put a huge amount of thought and effort into soundproofing the car and damping any vibration. In fact, courtesy of its laminated glass, the highly efficient, specially calibrated Skyhook suspension system and the bodywork's incredible rigidity, the Quattroporte offers all of the comfort of a genuine limousine.
In addition to this, however, there's also a typically Maserati touch of luxury in the refrigerated compartment nestling in the front armrest and the electric sun shade for the rear window. Needless to say, these two standard features can be joined by a host of other personalisation options.
The sportier side of the Quattroporte's dual personality comes out in the original design of the dash and the simple, ergonomically optimised layout of the instruments which are clustered under a cowling just over the steering wheel, while the major commands are very easy to see and use.
The drive control buttons (Manual or Low Grip, Sport, Maserati Stability Programme Deactivator) are in a separate, handy, driver-dedicated area.
At the centre of the console there are two 'islands': the upper one is for the Multi Media System (MMS) buttons, while the lower one is for the automatic separate front and rear climate control and has its own display. Each control has been designed for a single function.Source - Maserati
Quattroporte, meaning four-doors in Italian, was a luxury automobile produced by Maserati at various times during its history. The first example was introduced in 1962, when Prince Karim Aga Khan ordered a unique automobile to be constructed from designs created by Pietro Frua. The following year, Maserati introduced their own version of the Quattroporte, based on the Frua designs.
Under the bonnet was a 4.1-liter V8 engine capable of producing over 20 horsepower. Top speed was over 200 km/h for this ultra-luxury automobile. A ZF five-speed manual gearbox was standard with an automatic offered at an additional cost.
From 1963 through 1966 a total of 230 examples of the Quattroporte Series I were constructed. In 1966, minor aesthetic changes occurred including the addition of twin headlights. A 4.7-liter V8 engine became available from 1968, that produced nearly 300 horsepower.
The Series II Quattroporte was introduced in 1974 and remained in production until 1978. It was shown to the public at the Turin MotorShow. There were drastic changes from the Series I to the Series II. The Maserati Company had been purchased by Citroen, and the Series II Quattroporte resembled this acquisition. The car now shared as chassis with the Citroen SM and had a very angular body, the work of Bertone.
Mounted in the front was a V6 engine which sent its power to the front wheels. The front featured swiveling directional headlights and the car rode on a hydropneumatic suspension.
The V6 engine was used in response to the Oil Crisis of 1973. This engine which produced less than 200 horsepower and its styling were not well received with the public, and only 13 examples of the Quattroporte II were constructed. Six of the thirteen cars were pre-production cars. The other cars were created between 1975 and 1978.
In 1976, Alejandro de Tomaso, Maserati's Chief engineer, along with his design staff, created the next iteration of the luxury Maserati. The cars sporty-intentions were re-established as it was given a rear-wheel drive layout and a large V8 engine. They were hand built and were one of the last to be created using this time-consuming, yet specialized method. Production lasted from 1979 through 1988 with a total of 1876 units being constructed.
In 1976 the '4Porte' was introduced, which brought a 4.2-liter engine and over 250 horsepower. The design was courtesy of Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign. The name '4porte' lasted until 1979, when the Quattroporte was re-established.
The fourth iteration of the Quattroporte was introduced in 1994 and remained in production until 2000. The design was courtesy of Marcello Gandini of Lamborghini Countach fame. It was powered by a 2.8-liter bi-turbo V6 engine which offered over 275 horsepower. Top speed was respectable, at nearly 160 mph.
Pininfarina was tasked with creating the latest version of the Quattroporte. It was introduced in 2004 and shared the same 4.2-liter engine with the Coupe, Spyder and the Gran Turismo.
Under the bonnet was a 4.1-liter V8 engine capable of producing over 20 horsepower. Top speed was over 200 km/h for this ultra-luxury automobile. A ZF five-speed manual gearbox was standard with an automatic offered at an additional cost.
From 1963 through 1966 a total of 230 examples of the Quattroporte Series I were constructed. In 1966, minor aesthetic changes occurred including the addition of twin headlights. A 4.7-liter V8 engine became available from 1968, that produced nearly 300 horsepower.
The Series II Quattroporte was introduced in 1974 and remained in production until 1978. It was shown to the public at the Turin MotorShow. There were drastic changes from the Series I to the Series II. The Maserati Company had been purchased by Citroen, and the Series II Quattroporte resembled this acquisition. The car now shared as chassis with the Citroen SM and had a very angular body, the work of Bertone.
Mounted in the front was a V6 engine which sent its power to the front wheels. The front featured swiveling directional headlights and the car rode on a hydropneumatic suspension.
The V6 engine was used in response to the Oil Crisis of 1973. This engine which produced less than 200 horsepower and its styling were not well received with the public, and only 13 examples of the Quattroporte II were constructed. Six of the thirteen cars were pre-production cars. The other cars were created between 1975 and 1978.
In 1976, Alejandro de Tomaso, Maserati's Chief engineer, along with his design staff, created the next iteration of the luxury Maserati. The cars sporty-intentions were re-established as it was given a rear-wheel drive layout and a large V8 engine. They were hand built and were one of the last to be created using this time-consuming, yet specialized method. Production lasted from 1979 through 1988 with a total of 1876 units being constructed.
In 1976 the '4Porte' was introduced, which brought a 4.2-liter engine and over 250 horsepower. The design was courtesy of Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign. The name '4porte' lasted until 1979, when the Quattroporte was re-established.
The fourth iteration of the Quattroporte was introduced in 1994 and remained in production until 2000. The design was courtesy of Marcello Gandini of Lamborghini Countach fame. It was powered by a 2.8-liter bi-turbo V6 engine which offered over 275 horsepower. Top speed was respectable, at nearly 160 mph.
Pininfarina was tasked with creating the latest version of the Quattroporte. It was introduced in 2004 and shared the same 4.2-liter engine with the Coupe, Spyder and the Gran Turismo.
In 1965 Maserati introduced the Quattroporte I, the first edition was introduced. Produced for 5 years, the word Quattroporte comes from the Italian word meaning ‘four-door'. The original model was a sport/luxury sedan that featured a slightly detuned sport-racing V8 engine. The modest flagship for Maerati, the Quattroporte I featured 260 horsepower, 4.2-liter four-cam aluminum V8 from the 450 S. Later this was updated to a 290-horsepower, 4.7-liter. A total of 770 units of the Quattroporte I were produced.
The Quattroporte II was introduced in 1976 for just two years. This version was a downsized, front-drive version with nonsporting Citroen hydro pneumatic suspension. This second generation featured a 210-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6 engine. It was due to government regulations and the 1973-1974 Arab oil-embargo caused a recession that impacted heavily the Citroen-controlled Maserati Company. A total of 12 prototypes were produced for the 1976 through1978 model year.
Attempting to produce a majestic, though not too ostentatious vehicle, Maserati introduced the Quattroporte III in 1979. The new owner for Maserati was Alejandro De Tomaso, who introduced the Quattroporte III to compete with the Bentley Turbo G. Penning the design was Giugiaro's ItalDesign, and the vehicle was introduced at the 1979 Turin Motor Show. A total of 2,110 units of the 280-horsepower, 4.9-liter V8 powered saloons were produced from 1979 through 1990. Several U.S. versions received a Chrysler three-speed automatic transmission.
In 1993 Fiat gained control of Maserati and the four-door Bi-turbo 400-Series sedans were introduced. Both version were twin-turbo that featured 284-horsepower with a 2.8-liter V6 and a 326-horsepower, 3.2-liter V8 were made available. Though no models made it to the U.S., a total of 2,375 Quattroporte IV's were sold by Maserati.
The fifth generation of the Quattroporte was introduced in the summer of 2004 and sold for a price of $90,000. The Maserati Quattroporte is the centerpiece of the marquee's reemergence into the U.S. market.
The Quattroporte V featured a large analog speedometer and tachometer next to a digital information panel under the classic hooded Maserati instrument binnacle. Many innovative elements were showcased in the Quattroporte V, these included a traditional oval Maserati clock topping a satellite navigation screen, a Bose CD audio system and a Bosch/Blaupunkt multimedia system with onboard computer. Any changes in sunlight and humidity were adjusted by automatic dual-zone climate controls that even included a smog sensor that switches to recirculation mode if the air outside becomes sour. A variety of buttons cover the dashboard, center stack and steering wheel.
The chassis featured on the Quattroporte V was a huge departure from the previous generation, now favoring a rear weight bias, much like current Ferrari thinking. The engine was aluminum and was now mounted rearward of the front wheel centerline, while the transmission was integrated with the rear axle. To reduce unsprung weight, the aluminum suspension wishbones and hub carriers help make the Quattroporte lighter.Elizabeth Johnson
The Quattroporte II was introduced in 1976 for just two years. This version was a downsized, front-drive version with nonsporting Citroen hydro pneumatic suspension. This second generation featured a 210-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6 engine. It was due to government regulations and the 1973-1974 Arab oil-embargo caused a recession that impacted heavily the Citroen-controlled Maserati Company. A total of 12 prototypes were produced for the 1976 through1978 model year.
Attempting to produce a majestic, though not too ostentatious vehicle, Maserati introduced the Quattroporte III in 1979. The new owner for Maserati was Alejandro De Tomaso, who introduced the Quattroporte III to compete with the Bentley Turbo G. Penning the design was Giugiaro's ItalDesign, and the vehicle was introduced at the 1979 Turin Motor Show. A total of 2,110 units of the 280-horsepower, 4.9-liter V8 powered saloons were produced from 1979 through 1990. Several U.S. versions received a Chrysler three-speed automatic transmission.
In 1993 Fiat gained control of Maserati and the four-door Bi-turbo 400-Series sedans were introduced. Both version were twin-turbo that featured 284-horsepower with a 2.8-liter V6 and a 326-horsepower, 3.2-liter V8 were made available. Though no models made it to the U.S., a total of 2,375 Quattroporte IV's were sold by Maserati.
The fifth generation of the Quattroporte was introduced in the summer of 2004 and sold for a price of $90,000. The Maserati Quattroporte is the centerpiece of the marquee's reemergence into the U.S. market.
The Quattroporte V featured a large analog speedometer and tachometer next to a digital information panel under the classic hooded Maserati instrument binnacle. Many innovative elements were showcased in the Quattroporte V, these included a traditional oval Maserati clock topping a satellite navigation screen, a Bose CD audio system and a Bosch/Blaupunkt multimedia system with onboard computer. Any changes in sunlight and humidity were adjusted by automatic dual-zone climate controls that even included a smog sensor that switches to recirculation mode if the air outside becomes sour. A variety of buttons cover the dashboard, center stack and steering wheel.
The chassis featured on the Quattroporte V was a huge departure from the previous generation, now favoring a rear weight bias, much like current Ferrari thinking. The engine was aluminum and was now mounted rearward of the front wheel centerline, while the transmission was integrated with the rear axle. To reduce unsprung weight, the aluminum suspension wishbones and hub carriers help make the Quattroporte lighter.Elizabeth Johnson
2007 Maserati Quattroporte |
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| Year | 2007 |
| Make | Maserati |
| Model | Quattroporte |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 2004 - |
| Body Designer | Pininfarina |
| Price | $103,700.00 |
| Weight | 4375 lbs | 1984.5 kg |
| MPG City | 12 |
| MPG Highway | 18 |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Introduced At | 2003 Frankfurt |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1 seconds. |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 90-degree | |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Engine | Variable valve timing |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 4244.00 cc | 259 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Valves | 32 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 396.00 HP (291.5 KW) @ 7250.00 RPM |
| Torque | 326.00 Ft-Lbs (442.1 NM) @ 4750.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 11.0 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 94.3 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 11:1 |
| Block | Aluminum Alloy |
| Head | Aluminum Alloy |
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| Transmission Information | |
| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | Shiftable |
| Automatic | |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 15.00 cu. ft. |
| Standard Payload | 0.00 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 Gal |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 198.901 in | 5052.1 mm. |
| Width | 74.611 in | 1895.1 mm. |
| Height | 56.611 in | 1437.9 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 120.631 in | 3064 mm. |
| Front Track | 62.281 in | 1581.9 mm. |
| Rear Track | 62.791 in | 1594.9 mm. |
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| Steering | |
| Turning Circle | 40.401 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes | Brembo braking system with four cross drilled ventilating disks |
| Rear Brakes | Fixed four piston callipers with differentiated diameter at the front, two piston callipers |
| Front Brake Size | 12.991 in | 330 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size | 12.441 in | 316 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | Front : 245/45 ZR 18 Rear : 285/40 ZR 18 |
| Wheels | Front : 11-spoke light alloy 8.5J x 18 Rear : 11-spoke light alloy 10.5J x 18 |
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