Big, Bold and Beautiful
To most people, the name Maserati might only be recognizable because of rocker Joe Walsh's reference of the brand in his
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After a number of owners over the years, Fiat has recently purchased Maserati back from Ferrari. (Photo: Maserati) |
Since then the legendary Italian sports car marque has gone through a host of owners, including French automaker Citroen, charismatic Italian Alessandro de Tomaso, also renowned for his Ford-powered Pantera supercar, among others, Italian conglomerate Fiat Auto and up until last month, once-competitor Ferrari. In a surprise action, Fiat recently purchased Maserati back from Ferrari, in hopes to align its continued development with the Alfa Romeo brand. Does it
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The first Maserati designed by Pininfarina since the '60s, the Quattroporte is breathtaking. (Photo: Maserati) |
Currently, the marques newest entry is its best ever four-door, or Quattroporte. The first Maserati designed by Pininfarina since the '60s, a corrozzeria made famous for shaping exquisitely beautiful Ferraris, the Quattroporte is breathtaking. Its lines exude a rare grace unlike anything from its European rivals. Immediately noticeable is its classic Maserati chrome trimmed grille protruding slightly outward, dipping in a 'V' shape at centre top position just below the brand's blue and red badge. The headlamps, subtly understated, sweep back at an aerodynamic angle.