2009 Maserati Quattroporte Photo

2009 Maserati Quattroporte - Specifications

MSRP: $119,750 - $133,700 See Local Classifieds
 
4 Door Sedan Quattroporte S Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $125,750
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 12 mpg City/18 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.7L
EPA Class Large
Style Name 4dr Sdn Quattroporte S
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: mode select, manual mode, shift lever on column automatic w/manual mode

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For now, the Quattroporte holds the market captive; the Mercedes S63 AMG is perhaps the closest match to the Maserati in performance and spirit (it outdoes the Maserati for acceleration), but it feels much heavier, doesn't handle as well, and doesn't have that unmistakable Ferrari sound.

And it looks too close to lesser S-Class models.

The Bentley Flying Spur is a close match from another direction; it's very exclusive, like the QP, but it's more of the strong-and-silent type.

For high-speed highway storming, it's our choice over the Maserati, though.

A more affordable alternative is the all-wheel-drive Audi S8, which won't exactly stand out at the most exclusive events but has very satisfying performance from a Lamborghini-derived V-10 engine.

Next year the Quattroporte will have some heavy competition, in the way of the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.

The Rapide will be perhaps the closest rival to the Quattroporte but packs the DB9's 5.9-liter V-12 engine, rated at around 500 hp.

And that's even before considering the heat from the 2010 Porsche Panamera!

 
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