Quattroporte
The new Quattroporte sedan is the first Maserati in half
a century to be sculpted byItaly's
Pininfarina design firm. This large, plush rear-drive sedan is powered by a
4.2-liter V-8 engine that uses electronic throttle control to generate a
generous 400 horsepower; it drives the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic
transmission that affords manual-shift capability. Its 0-60 mph times are said
to clock in at just over five seconds. The car's handling benefits from a fully
independent front and rear double-wishbone suspension, gas shocks, the
automaker's Skyhook continuously variable adaptive damping system, the Maserati
Stability Program, Brembo anti-lock brakes with
electronic brakeforce distribution and 18-inch wheels and tires (19-inch wheels
and tires are optional). The Quattroporte's modern-looking leather-trimmed
interior can be finished in either various hardwoods or genuine titanium, and
includes front, front-side and side-curtain airbags.
Preview: 2004 Maserati Quattroporte by Jill
Amadio (10/13/2003)
Car meets couture in a winning, nearly hand-built
package.
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