The Quattroporte may be more expensive than the average luxury sedan, but its stunning design, superb quality and Ferrari-derived powertrain make it worth every penny.
Specifications:
- Price (base MSRP): $143,280
- Body Types: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front-engine, RWD
- Base Engine: 400-hp, 333 lb-ft of torque, 4.2L, 32-valve, DOHC V8
- Transmission: 6-spd paddle-shift actuated sequential manual)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD, MSR
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 5.3 seconds
- Top Speed: 275 km/h (177 mph)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 19.6 / 15.6 L/100 km
- Safety: front and side airbags
- Direct Competitors: Audi S8; Bentley Flying Spur; BMW 760Li; Jaguar XJR; Mercedes-Benz S55, S600, S65; Volkswagen Phaeton W12
- Web Site: www.maserati.com
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