All enveloping comfort is an integral part of the unique driving pleasure to be experienced in the Maserati Quattroporte. The interior is simply faultless in design, quality and craftsmanship; the luxury wood detailing is a joy to behold, and the soft Poltrona Frau leather upholstery a delight both to touch and smell.

Maserati V8 engine : The Quattroporte’s 4244 cc V8 engine, with its four overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and continuous phase variator, produces an impressive torque figure of 460 Nm at just 4250 rpm (with 75% of it already available at 2500 rpm), and a colossal 400 hp at 7000 rpm. The positioning of the engine behind the front axle means that the car is extremely well balanced, with a front/rear weight distribution of 49:51 that maximises the traction of the rear driving wheels.

Automatic Gearbox: The six-speed, automatic transmission is a model of smoothness and refinement. Sixth gear acts like an overdrive by reducing the revs, and therefore improved fuel consumption and interior noise on long motorway journeys. Should the road then appeal to the driver’s more sporting instincts, the gears can be shifted sequentially using the manual level on the central tunnel.

Maserati and ZF: The collaboration between Maserati and German transmission experts, ZF, has resulted in an exceptionally flexible and responsive gearbox that allows changes at engines speeds up to 7200 rpm. This endows the Quattroporte Automatic with truly superb performance figures: a top speed of 167 mph, and 0-62 mph in just 5.6 seconds.

A sublime grand tourer

The Maserati Quattroporte is a rare and remarkable car. Not only does it provide the ultimate in driving enjoyment through its incredible power, roadholding and handling, it also cossets its occupants in a luxury interior that makes every journey a serene and thoroughly rewarding experience. Achieving the perfect seating position is quick and easy, thanks to the electrically adjustable front seats, whilst the driver’s Seat features three memory settings linked to the door mirror positions, and an ‘Easy Entry’ system that facilitates getting in and out of the car. Individually adjustable electric rear seats allow those in the back to stretch out and relax in comfort, as well. Automatic dual-zone airconditioning, with a new airflow distribution pattern, ensures that the passengers enjoy the ideal onboard environment, and specially laminated thermal window glass cuts down the heat and glare from the sun.

In the finest traditions of Italian interior design, the upholstery is tailored by leather specialists Poltrona Frau, in nine different colours. The customer can also choose from five types of wood trim: Rosewood, Walnut, Mahogany, Black Piano, and Tanganyika. Complimenting the air of opulence and refinement is a sophisticated Bose® sound system that has been specially developed to match the acoustic characteristics of the Quattroporte’s cabin.

‘Executive GT’ and ‘Sport GT’

The Maserati Quattroporte Automatic is available in two other versions: Executive GT and Sport GT.

The Executive GT version takes the concept of onboard luxury to the extreme, with massage seats for the rear passengers, retractable airline-style rear tables in the finest woods, and curtains for extra privacy. From the outside the Executive GT is recognisable by its chrome front grille, side grilles, and distinctive ball-polished 19” alloy wheels.

The Sport GT version of the Quattroporte is the ultimate expression of a luxury performance saloon. The black chrome of the grille and the side air outlets take their inspiration from Maserati’s racing past, as do the red highlights on the Trident badge. The Sport button allows the driver to cut gear changing times by some 35% and stiffen the suspension at the same time, whilst the car’s sporty character is further enhanced by 20” alloy wheels, carbon-fibre interior trim, and lightweight aluminium pedals.