Maserati Quattroporte News
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Maserati’s lineup consists of only three models, the Quattroporte sedan and the GranTurismo coupe and convertible duo. Even for an exotic brand, this is considered small. Closest rival Aston Martin, for example, has five different models and a couple more on the way including a high-end supercar, but new things are brewing within Maserati’s Modena headquarters in Italy. First and foremost is the addition of a brand new model; an ‘entry-level’ sedan with a pricetag around the $70,000 mark. This new model isn’t due until 2013 but when launched it will compete nicely with other...
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Next Maserati Quattroporte To Get AWD, Stop-Start?The next generation of the Quattroporte may move toward competition with the likes of Audi and BMW.
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Maserati Confirms New Entry-Level Sedan And Quattroporte Replacement
It’s official. Maserati will launch an all-new sports sedan to take on the likes of the BMW M5 and upcoming Audi A7 and best of all it will establish a new ‘entry-level’ price point for the Trident brand. Expected to cost around the $75,000 mark, details of the car were confirmed earlier...
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Report: Maserati And Alfa Romeo To Share New Rear-Wheel Drive Platform
Alfa Romeo already uses a modified version of the Maserati GranTurismo’s platform for its stunning 8C Competizione sports car but if a new report proves true we could be seeing several more rear-wheel drive Alfas riding on Maserati mechanicals. Under the watchful eye of parent company Fiat...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Maserati Quattroporte GT S 'Awards Edition'
The new Awards Edition Quattroporte offers unique appearance and equipment.
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Gay Or Straight? A Look At The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS
Stick Shift's Brett Berk and Motive Magazine's Eddie Alterman take a look at the Maserati Quattroporte GTS from alternate points of view.
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For Maserati/Ferrari aficionados, the Wynn exhibit in Vegas is a must--plus; it's a great way to stay out of trouble in gambling Las Vegas were gambling seems to be the most anyone can do.... The price to get in is $10.00, but it's well worth it considering the people you meet. People like you who love cars and don't mind getting a good talk on the subject. Ferraris galore is what youll find in the exhibit. There are also a couple of Masers in the showroom as well (Ferrari owns Maserati so it's expected to see Maseratis alongside their more iconic and expensive siblings). The price is also...
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Report: Porsche Panamera Turbo lays claim to 7:56 Nurburgring lap time
Porsche's intense rivalry with Nissan over Nurburgring lap times may have cooled off in recent months, but a new rivalry appears to be in the works, this time with Cadillac and the CTS-V. A report emerging from Germany today has the Panamera Turbo lapping the Nurburgring in 7:56 minutes - just over...
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Swiss Team unveils Maserati Quattroporte race car
Following this past week’s unveiling of the GranTurismo MC GT4 comes a second Maserati race car, this time based on the four-door Quattroporte saloon. The new car is set to debut in the 2009 Superstars Series and driving it, on behalf of the Swiss Team, will be former F1 driver Andrea Chiesa...
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Centurion special edition Quattroporte honors AmEx Black cardholders
Times are tough, and even some of the wealthy may be making more-than-normal use of their ultra-exclusive credit cards such as American Express' Centurion Card, commonly known as the Black Card. But that membership entitles cardholders to special benefits, one of which was admission to the...
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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S pricing starts at $138,400
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...
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Maserati reveals facelifted Quattroporte and Quattroporte S
The Maserati Quattroporte has been on sale in its current guise for almost five years and has managed to rack up more than 15,000 sales in that time. Being one of the most successful models in Maserati’s history, designers weren’t about to drastically change the sedan’s svelte...
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The Maserati Quattroporte has been on sale in its current guise for almost four years but that’s set to change as a facelifted model is just around the corner. The new car seen here testing in prototype form will hit the streets early next year as a 2010 model and could incorporate a number of important mechanical and styling changes when it arrives. The heavily concealed front-end suggests the car is in for a major styling update with a new grille and revised headlights likely to make the cut. The final design will likely sport a more aggressive front similar to the imposing...
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Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback concept
The Maserati Quattroporte defined the modern comeback of Maserati and has been praised for its looks and design the world over. Now, Italian coachbuilder Carrozeria Touring Superleggera is introducing a station-wagon version of the Quattroporte, dubbed the Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback...
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Maserati 'Cinqueporte' Shooting Brake Concept
Pictured above is a one-off shooting brake version of the Maserati Quattroporte saloon that was developed as a 1:4 scale model and is dubbed the Maserati 'Cinqueporte'. The concept is the creation of StudioM and StudioTorino and was commissioned on behalf of an Arab customer who has in the past...
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Another limited edition Maserati Quattroporte - the Collezione Cento
The Quattroporte saloon has proven to be a great success for Maserati, accounting for the bulk of the record 7,000 cars the company delivered in 2007. In the hopes of an even more successful 2008, Maserati is in Detroit for the NAIAS with a very special, limited edition Quattroporte 'Collezione...
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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT 'S'
Maserati is planning to unveil a new version of its Quattroporte saloon at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with the new car carrying the title ‘Sport GT S.’ Based on the current Sport GT, the new ‘S’ nomenclature sees the car receive a host of upgrades including the...
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Maserati recalls Quattroporte because traction control may ‘trip out’
Maserati has issued a recall for its Quattroporte saloon because of fears a software glitch could cause the car’s traction and stability control systems to switch off automatically. The only affected model in Maserati’s lineup is the Quattroporte but it concerns both the older Duoselect...
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German tuner Novitec definitely had a tough task on its hands when asked to improve the performance and styling of one of the best looking saloons on the market. However, it did have a few major accomplishments under its belt to back it up. These are, after all, the same guys that had the guts to modify a Ferrari Enzo and it appears that they haven’t changed the gorgeous lines of the Quattroporte. The same can’t be said as to what’s under the hood. Engineers have optimized the car’s ECU, lifting the engine’s cutoff to 7,800rpm and increasing output to 413hp...
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Finally, Maserati’s Quattroporte Automatic
When it comes to big luxury saloons, our favorite has always been the Quattroporte. Not because it’s got the most gadgets or it’s the most expensive, but because it’s incredibly fun to drive and feels more special than the usual German sedans. The only major problem is the...
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Quattroporte-Based Alfa Due In 2009: Report
Alfa Romeo is rumored to be working on a high-end luxury saloon to be based on the next-generation of the stunning Maserati Quattroporte. The new car would slot in as the 167 replacement and will definitely be sold in the US upon Alfa's return. Original plans had Alfa using the same platform as the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
