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The Maserati Quattroporte – a Luxury Saloon Designed by Pininfarina

The new Maserati Quattroporte stands out from the crowd. Pininfarina’s most recent creation is the ideal synthesis of luxury and sportiness. It is a car that excels in terms of technology and craftsmanship. The Maserati Quattroporte is the only large luxury saloon that guarantees both elevated on-board comfort levels and thrills with its authentic granturismo performance.

Inside, the Poltrona Frau leather upholstery, prestigious woods and an interior finished to the very highest standards will satisfy any driver. The Quattroporte can be personalised down to the very smallest details and owners can create a car to match their own specifications. On the outside, the Pininfarina styling and the most advanced technology combine and the result is a very Italian car with a distinct personality.

Getting behind the wheel of the Maserati Quattroporte means travelling in comfort that matches that of a refined drawing room. The 4.2 litre V8 engine delivers startling handling and seamless gear changes. The Quattroporte always delivers pitch perfect performance that blends luxury with a thrilling driving experience. The engine is capable of producing 405 bhp and powers the Maserati Quattroporte to excellent performance figures for a luxury saloon: a top speed of 167 mph and a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds.

The Maserati Quattroporte’s stylish looks are designed by Pininfarina, the famous coachbuilder. Updated technological features and revised aerodynamics combine harmoniously to render the elegant Maserati flagship model even more desirable and unique. The front end is dominated by the new grille with the traditional Trident logo in its centre. The grille’s convex vertical slats give the car an assertive poise and hint at the potential that lies beneath the bonnet. The front and rear LED lights give the Quattroporte an even more striking look. The Quattroporte is a car with a strong personality that combines power and elegance. Its unmistakeable lines are completed by the side spoilers and the 19” Neptune wheel rims.

The interior of the new Maserati Quattroporte has raised the bar when it comes to comfort. Improvement have been made to the driving position, seat set up, multi-functional steering wheel with its sports grip, the commands which are now situated on the centre console, the revised instruments and, near the chic clock, the addition of a small storage compartment on the centre tunnel.

The Quattroporte has electronically adjustable seats that can be set to fourteen different positions (including the seat back in four different ways). The driver’s seat has three memory settings and an easy entry/exit system that pushes the seat back and lifts the steering column. Owners can also opt for the front seat comfort pack that provides heating, ventilation and massage functions.

Passengers in the back can relax and enjoy the ride in a well-insulated cabin, free of any vibrations. The Quattroporte offers an array of rear seat positions thanks to a multitude of functions with independent, electronic movement. The separate lengthways shift (10cm) and reclining movement means that passengers will easily find a comfortable position. The rear seats can also be fitted with heating, ventilation and massage capability, as an option.

The spacious, 450 litre boot has an even shape and is especially roomy widthways (it can fit in up to three or four golf bags). Every inch of room in the boot can be utilised thanks to the luggage set specifically designed for the Quattroporte and available as an option. Boot space will accommodate the puncture repair kit that includes a pump. A 17” spare wheel can also be housed under the boot floor, on request. There is a range of other standard equipment that comes with the new Quattroporte, including a cooler compartment hidden inside the front armrest, two glass holders that tuck away into the rear armrest and an electronic blind for the rear window.

The main interior commands can be accessed quickly and easily. Switchgear linked to the driving dynamics (Park Off, Low Grip, Sport, MSP deactivation) is set close to the driver. To one side, on the right of the centre display, are the commands to lock/unlock the doors and the window blinds. Lower down on the console is a group of commands for the dual-zone automatic climate control, with its own display. Simplicity and speed of use are the concepts behind the interior’s design. Each switch does only one thing and the graphics make using them intuitive and immediately understandable. The electronic handbrake is located on the centre tunnel. It is operated by the simple press of a button, that is slightly recessed to avoid turning it on accidentally. To deactivate the handbrake you need to press the button again or depress the accelerator pedal. The Maserati Quattroporte is also fitted with the ‘Park’ capability that turns on the electronic handbrake every time the engine is switched off. This function can be deactivated via the ‘Park Off’ switch when you need to move the car with the engine turned off. Twin, chrome edged glass holders and an ashtray and cigar lighter can be found on the centre tunnel.

The Poltrona Frau leather that adorns the interior of the Maserati Quattroporte is the result of a special selection process aimed at guaranteeing the finest quality in a material that is pleasing to the touch. The tanning treatment it undergoes makes the leather supple, hardwearing and practical and adds to the overall aesthetics. Poltrona Frau represents workmanship of times gone by. It combines this time-honoured expertise with more modern techniques. This process makes the leather extremely soft and comforting in winter but cool in summer. The most discerning Maserati owners can opt for the Luxury Pack in natural Poltrona Frau leather, the last word in elegance and exclusivity. The leather is extraordinarily supple, something that will give passengers a sensation of refined extravagance. The Poltrona Frau logo and the double stitched seats embellish the look.

The navigation and entertainment systems on the new Maserati Quattroporte have been completely revised and are now made up of the new Maserati Multimedia System and the Bose Multi Media System. Created by Marelli, the Multimedia System includes, as standard, an on-board computer, satellite navigation system (a digital map, where available), a CD-ROM and mp3 player, a hard disk driver, jukebox for mp3 files, a 30GB hard disk, voice control, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and a USB/AUX-in that doubles up as a USB reader. Sound is delivered courtesy of the Bose Surround Sound System. The speakers reward occupants with breathtaking acoustic performance that was designed specifically for the new Quattroporte. A high resolution, 7” colour TFT screen sits in the centre of the dashboard and displays the CD functions, the satellite navigation (where possible a digital map), the RDS tuner, on-board computer (that shows information about the journey and on the car’s set up), a jukebox, Bluetooth and a USB reader. Controlling the system is easy and instinctive due to the location of the commands in the middle of the dashboard. Frequently used functions can be accessed in total safety via the steering wheel mounted buttons. Safety is also the theme behind the voice controls that work the audio system, the satellite navigation and the telephone. The on-board computer allows you to view information provided by the Trip Computer. This details average fuel consumption, the trip time, distance covered, average speed, the speed limit and the kilometres/days until the next service is due.

Available as an option, the rear seat entertainment system is made up of a centrally mounted rear screen and DVD player. There is an AUX input jack for video games or external plug-ins (for example, a video camera), with sound transmitted via headphones or through the main speaker system.

The colour display panel that faces the driver feeds back useful information about the journey. This includes the settings of numerous electronic functions fitted to the car, including MDS transmission, Skyhook, indication of when the MSP engages or when the road surface is icy. The display also reports information from the satellite navigation system (when turned on), to assist the driver with easy-to-read moving images.

The new Maserati Quattroporte comes with dual-zone automatic climate control as standard, further improving the on-board environment. A series of sensors measure the quality of the air coming into the car and, for example, prevent unclean air or unpleasant odours from entering the cabin by automatically activating the recycle function. A second sensor stops the glass from misting by reducing the level of humidity in the air whenever it detects that the windows are at dew point. Rear seat passengers also benefit from an excellent climate control system featuring six inlet ducts (two on the centre console, two on the centre pillars and two at foot level). The system can be enhanced with the addition, as an option, of a rear command panel. This allows rear passengers to control the climate, the intensity of the ventilation and the airflow split between the ducts.

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