New Photos Released
Maserati, the legendary Italian marque now owned and operated by Ferrari, has recently released photos of its forthcoming Quattroporte, a tease in preparation to showing the car in the flesh as part of the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show on September 9.
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| Maserati has 40 years of experience producing 4-door luxury supercars, and the Quattroporte, which debuts this fall, should live up to the company's rich history. (Photo: Maserati S.p.A) |
The Trident brand has a forty-year history of producing luxury 4-doors with supercar performance, and this latest version should be quite capable of carrying the torch forward.
Its elegant shape was penned by Pininfarina design house, the carrozzeria responsible for the Ferrari 360 Modena, 456M and 575M, as well as some of the most beautiful classic Ferraris ever made.
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| Pininfarina, who has also designed many Ferraris, gives the 400-hp Quattroporte its elegant styling. (Photo: Maserati S.p.A) |
The new car follows such tradition exuding a rare grace unlike anything from its European rivals, which should find it popular among the rich and famous. Immediately noticeable is its classic Maserati chrome trimmed grille protruding slightly outward, dipping in a 'V' shape at center top position just below the brand's blue and red badge. The headlamps, subtly understated, sweep back at what looks to be an aerodynamic angle.
The hood seems as long as any I've seen, with tasteful sculpting between the grille and front fenders, helping to give the appearance of a classic separation. Its long and low design gives it feline athleticism, especially apparent from profile view. From this angle a trio of engine vents allows trapped air to escape the engine bay while simultaneously offering a distinct styling detail that will be appreciated by fans of early Maseratis.