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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S pricing starts at $138,400

 
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The Quattroporte Sport GT S produces an additional 10hp over the Quattroporte S thanks to a new exhaust system

The Quattroporte Sport GT S produces an additional 10hp over the Quattroporte S thanks to a new exhaust system

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Late last year we saw Maserati introduce a new performance ‘S’ variant of its already sporty Quattroporte GT, and now the Italian carmaker has released the first details of a similar model based on the recently revealed 2009 Quattroporte facelift. The new car is the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, and it is set to make its world debut next month at the Detroit Auto Show.

While the facelifted Quattroporte and Quattroporte S make do with a 400hp (298kW) 4.2L V8 and a 430hp (320kW) 4.7L V8 respectively, the new Sport GT S produces 440hp (328kW). The small power bump is courtesy of a high-flow exhaust system, which comes with an adjustable valve to keep the engine muffled around town and let loose once in the open country.

Along with the engine upgrade is a lowered suspension set-up, stiffer springs, and new shock absorbers. The Quattroporte’s ZF six-speed automatic transmission remains, however, in the Sport GT S the paddle-shift operated ‘box receives new management software that allows for quicker gearshifts.

Inside, the car’s usual wood panels are replaced with carbon-fiber pieces, while the seats are covered in a mix of leather and Alcantara. The exterior, meanwhile, only receives subtle updates such as blacked-out headlight surrounds and a darkened grille.

The first vehicles are expected to arrive in U.S. showrooms shortly after the Detroit debut, and according to Edmunds pricing will start at $138,400 - including a $2,600 gas-guzzler tax and a $1,800 destination charge. This is only $1,000 less than the stunning GranTurismo S, which made its debut earlier this year.
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  1. ma_Mike avatar Mike Posted: 12/21/2008 7:14pm PST

    Still way less power than an AMG Merc, but so much classier! More Monte Carlo cruiser than Autobahn stormer.
     
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  2. ma_Edward avatar Edward Posted: 12/22/2008 7:28am PST

    On any autobahn this car can go 150 KPH, and that's enough for me. And I think that this car can beat any Merc.
     
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  3. ma_justinhk2000 avatar justinhk2000 Posted: 12/22/2008 3:24pm PST

    ^S65 AMG, SLR Mclaren, SL65 amg, C63 AMG, S600, SLK55 AMG, CLK63 AMG, SL600, CL600, CL65 AMG. yea, no, sry, fail
     
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  4. ma_Baggy Spandex avatar Baggy Spandex Posted: 12/23/2008 12:53pm PST

    Beautiful car. Whether or not it's comparable to anyting Merc produces.
     
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  5. By  social bookmarking Posted: 2/22/2010 9:10pm PST

    To each his own, but I think this car is beautiful. Plus, I love the fact that it's different... a departure from the ubiquitous S Class or BMW 7 (which just look like bigger E, or 5 series to me.)
     
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