Maserati
have revealed further close up images of the Quattroporte saloon ahead
of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
The
luxury wood and leather interior is offered officially for the first time,
along with the saloon's rear end.
Maserati
released the following aditional information:
"The
Quattroporte marks the triumphant return of Maserati into the luxury saloon
market.
Alongside
the Coupe and Spyder, this flagship model is a new interpretation of the
high performance, luxury Italian saloon first unveiled by Maserati back
in 1963.
The
new car is the fifth generation sporting the Quattroporte name. The values
remain unchanged. A unique prestige automobile that combines performance,
style and elegance.
Pininfarina’s
masterful styling underlines the pleasure of possession with an extraordinarily
spacious cabin, while the possibility of personalisation down to the smallest
detail declares the importance of choice.
The
revolution in the classic architecture is thanks to the positioning of
the engine behind the front axle and the use of a sports-derived transaxle
rear-mounted gearbox in unit with the differential. The result: an ideal
weight distribution for optimal roadholding and handling balance.
The
sophisticated electro-hydraulic gearbox is fully automatic, but allows
the driver to opt for a sportier gearchange by selecting the manual setting
and using the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts.
Fifteen
bodywork colours, three types of wood (rosewood, mahogany, and briarwood),
10 shades of leather and a wide range of specific options mean a high degree
of personalisation using the very best of Maserati’s trademark Italian
taste and design.
The
new Quattroporte also boasts some impressive vital statistics.
Engine:
400 bhp, 4.2-litre 32-valve Maserati V8
Performance:
maximum speed in excess of 170 mph
Dimensions:
length 5052 mm, width 1895 mm, height 1438 mm, wheelbase 3064 mm
Such
performance capability coupled with its distinctive styling, makes the
Quattroporte the choice for those seeking true individuality.
Meanwhile
plans to off a 4.2-litre Multiject diesel have been shelved, although this
engine in still on course to be seen in the Kubang SUV.
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