The greenhouse is long and narrow, adding to the Quattroporte's sporting demeanor, finalizing in a trademark Maserati C-pillar, complete with chromed Trident badge at its center.
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| No expense will be spared on this customizable Maserati, what many consider the "4-door Ferrari" the prancing horse marque would never build. (Photo: Photo: Maserati S.p.A) |
Maserati seems to be keeping the Quattroporte's rear end styling secretive, not offering any photographs for the time being. I suppose if they didn't there would be nothing new to offer us in September, when it debuts in Europe.
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| Under the skin the new Quattroporte boasts the same Ferrari derived V8 that motivates the brand's 4200 GT Coupe (shown above) and Spyder models. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
But word has it under the skin lies nothing less than the same Ferrari derived V8 that motivates the brand's 4200 GT Coupe and Spyder (convertible) models. Said to offer 400-hp instead of the 2-door's 390, the new sedan will leave the majority of its 4-door peers well behind.
Gear actuation will be via a conventional gated 6-speed manual or high-tech Cambiocorsa 6-speed sequential manual with automatic mode, the latter of which proved wonderfully capable in the coupe that I previously drove.
Inside the cabin, the spaciousness of a full-size luxury car allows comfortable cruising for five adults. Like all Maseratis, no expense will be spared in materials or handcrafted workmanship, with the opportunity for the brand's exclusive clientele to personalize their Quattroporte down to its finest detail.