The latest car to bear the Quattroporte name, the new Pininfarina-styled saloon was released at the end of 2003. A completely new car, it features an all new chassis, body and interior.
To provide the driving dynamics required by such a classic name, Maserati have equipped their new super-saloon with an unusual (for a four seat saloon) drivetrain layout, with the V8 engine set just behind the front wheels driving the rear wheels through a rear mounted transaxle. This gives a near perfect 53% rear / 47% front weight distribution. With 394bhp, the 4.2-litre V8 is more than enough to propel the nearly 2 tonne car in a more than adquate manner, whilst comfort is handled by the 'Skyhook' electronic adaptive damping system and the aluminium double wishbone suspension all round.
Obviously such a car is designed more for comfort than for sports, and the interior will not disappoint any expectations. Traditional Italian leather, chrome and wood are joined by a multi-functional colour display, bespoke Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control, six airbags and electrical adjustment of everything. A true four seater, room in the rear is more than adequate and includes adjustable seats too.
To provide the driving dynamics required by such a classic name, Maserati have equipped their new super-saloon with an unusual (for a four seat saloon) drivetrain layout, with the V8 engine set just behind the front wheels driving the rear wheels through a rear mounted transaxle. This gives a near perfect 53% rear / 47% front weight distribution. With 394bhp, the 4.2-litre V8 is more than enough to propel the nearly 2 tonne car in a more than adquate manner, whilst comfort is handled by the 'Skyhook' electronic adaptive damping system and the aluminium double wishbone suspension all round.
Obviously such a car is designed more for comfort than for sports, and the interior will not disappoint any expectations. Traditional Italian leather, chrome and wood are joined by a multi-functional colour display, bespoke Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control, six airbags and electrical adjustment of everything. A true four seater, room in the rear is more than adequate and includes adjustable seats too.
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