2013 Maserati Quattroporte
The Quattroporte--the name suggests that "four doors" in Italian--pairs a roomy interior and nice proportions with a sleek form penned by the design house Pininfarina. And with its sonorous Ferrari engine beneath the hood, it's flat-out one amongst the sexiest four-doors you can get.
By design, the Quattroporte is arguably a lot of coupe-like than any other four-door--even in these days of seemingly countless four-door coupes. Its silhouette is recognizable from a distance, and even piecemeal, several of the main points like its shark-like front end, aggressively raked windshield and smoothly sculpted roofline all look directly borrowed from a grand-touring sports car. The elegant tail could be a welcome contrast in a very world of rising-beltline sedans, and it accentuates the long-and-low elegance. The Quattroporte's interior stands out from the luxurious-car norm similarly, with a richness that is simply lacking in all the German alternatives, with fine detail work, real wood veneers, soft, lightly processed leather upholstery, and leather piping. Additionally, doors open with a softened electrical assist.
The phrase "four-door sports car" has been used elsewhere in the market, but it extremely applies here. From the driver's seat, the Quattroporte feels dynamic and participating, and a lot of more like a four-door sports automobile than a luxury cruiser, or maybe than a well-honed German sport sedan, and even though the QP has four real doors it tends to satisfy sporty coupes halfway in the game of compromise. The ride is slightly harsh; the rear seat is somewhat cramped (it's especially headroom restricted); and you do hear the engine lots--although that is a good issue.
Quattroporte Sport models get a 434-horsepower, 4.7-liter Ferrari-derived V-8, whereas the Quattroporte Sport GT S model gets a 444-hp version. The GT S posts an officer 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds and a prime speed of 178 mph. In either case, the engine sounds and revs like exotic sports-car material, loping along at idle however sounding a bit savage at the low and mid revs, then hitting a smooth sonorous high at 7,500 rpm. Brembo brakes offer it the stopping power of a true supercar, whereas the independent suspension lends a nimble feel. We tend to advocate the Skyhook air suspension, because it tends to form the car feel simply as buttoned-down while greatly improving ride comfort. All the models come with a six-speed ZF automatic transmission, however before you jump to conclusions keep in mind that it's one amongst the simplest-calibrated auto boxes in the business and includes paddle-shifters.
As with most semi-exotic or ultra-luxury models, there are indeed some drawbacks, and therefore the Quattroporte definitely has its nits and misses. Still to terribly restricted trunk space and tight back-seat house, there are some cabin materials and fits which will be below the standard for a $140k+ vehicle, though with build-to-order options and boutique-level service those are very minor quibbles.
With a big selection of options and options, together with upholstery finishes, colors, and trim, it's quite simple to drive the Quattroporte's worth abundant higher. In truth, due to the exclusive nature of the automotive, most are designed to order, and will accordingly be equipped simply regarding but the buyer wishes. Key differences within the Sport GT S model include Trofeo Style "Active Shifting" paddles, a additional aggressive program for the transmission, a sport suspension, special Poltrona Frau leather with Alcantara (fake-suede) inserts, and a sport exhaust that sounds even better.
2013 Maserati QuattroporteBy design, the Quattroporte is arguably a lot of coupe-like than any other four-door--even in these days of seemingly countless four-door coupes. Its silhouette is recognizable from a distance, and even piecemeal, several of the main points like its shark-like front end, aggressively raked windshield and smoothly sculpted roofline all look directly borrowed from a grand-touring sports car. The elegant tail could be a welcome contrast in a very world of rising-beltline sedans, and it accentuates the long-and-low elegance. The Quattroporte's interior stands out from the luxurious-car norm similarly, with a richness that is simply lacking in all the German alternatives, with fine detail work, real wood veneers, soft, lightly processed leather upholstery, and leather piping. Additionally, doors open with a softened electrical assist.
The phrase "four-door sports car" has been used elsewhere in the market, but it extremely applies here. From the driver's seat, the Quattroporte feels dynamic and participating, and a lot of more like a four-door sports automobile than a luxury cruiser, or maybe than a well-honed German sport sedan, and even though the QP has four real doors it tends to satisfy sporty coupes halfway in the game of compromise. The ride is slightly harsh; the rear seat is somewhat cramped (it's especially headroom restricted); and you do hear the engine lots--although that is a good issue.
Quattroporte Sport models get a 434-horsepower, 4.7-liter Ferrari-derived V-8, whereas the Quattroporte Sport GT S model gets a 444-hp version. The GT S posts an officer 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds and a prime speed of 178 mph. In either case, the engine sounds and revs like exotic sports-car material, loping along at idle however sounding a bit savage at the low and mid revs, then hitting a smooth sonorous high at 7,500 rpm. Brembo brakes offer it the stopping power of a true supercar, whereas the independent suspension lends a nimble feel. We tend to advocate the Skyhook air suspension, because it tends to form the car feel simply as buttoned-down while greatly improving ride comfort. All the models come with a six-speed ZF automatic transmission, however before you jump to conclusions keep in mind that it's one amongst the simplest-calibrated auto boxes in the business and includes paddle-shifters.
As with most semi-exotic or ultra-luxury models, there are indeed some drawbacks, and therefore the Quattroporte definitely has its nits and misses. Still to terribly restricted trunk space and tight back-seat house, there are some cabin materials and fits which will be below the standard for a $140k+ vehicle, though with build-to-order options and boutique-level service those are very minor quibbles.
With a big selection of options and options, together with upholstery finishes, colors, and trim, it's quite simple to drive the Quattroporte's worth abundant higher. In truth, due to the exclusive nature of the automotive, most are designed to order, and will accordingly be equipped simply regarding but the buyer wishes. Key differences within the Sport GT S model include Trofeo Style "Active Shifting" paddles, a additional aggressive program for the transmission, a sport suspension, special Poltrona Frau leather with Alcantara (fake-suede) inserts, and a sport exhaust that sounds even better.
2013 Maserati Quattroporte
2013 Maserati Quattroporte
2013 Maserati Quattroporte
2013 Maserati Quattroporte
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