The flagship Maserati Quattroporte is larger, lighter, more
luxurious and more practical than the globally acclaimed car it replaces. With
a 307km/h (191 mph) top speed, it's also as fast as most two-door supercars.
The sixth-generation Maserati Quattroporte delivers a leap
forward that not only sets the high-technology tone for Maserati's upcoming
new-model onslaught, but also remains faithful to Maserati's long history in
luxury sports saloons.
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Maserati has been considered a master of sports saloon
design from the day the original 1963 Quattroporte became the first automobile
to blend speed and luxury with four doors. A powerful engine and a large cabin are at the core of the
Maserati Quattroporte's design, dominated by a long, impressive nose with its
short overhang. "The design of the Quattroporte is inspired by
Maserati's core stylistic principles: harmony of proportions, dynamic lines and
Italian elegance," Head of Maserati Centro Stile, Marco Tencone explains.
"Every new model is a step into the future, but for a
brand with the strong heritage of Maserati it is fundamental to bring on the
most distinctive features as a signature: the contour of the air intake in the
front, the three small outlets on the front wings and the strong triangular C
pillar bearing the logo".
ENGINES
At the heart of the new Quattroporte is an entirely new
engine grid, which follows recent Maserati tradition as it is designed in-house
by Maserati Powertrain and manufactured under contract by Ferrari at Maranello.
V8 TWIN TURBO ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE
The flagship 3.8-litre V8 engine is a perfect representation
of Maserati's performance tradition combined with a 20% reduction in emissions. It is almost a litre smaller in capacity than the 4.7-litre
V8 in the Quattroporte Sport GT S, yet this is more than countered through twin
turbo charging and direct fuel injection to deliver 18% more power and 39% more
torque.
The engine produces 390kW (530 hp) of power at 6800rpm and
accompanies this with 650Nm of torque from 2000rpm to 4000rpm. This maximum normal torque figure can be overboosted to 710
Nm from 2250rpm to 3500rpm.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
In the best Maserati tradition, the sound and performance of
the Quattroporte's exhaust system is controlled by pneumatic valves in the
pipes of each bank in order to maintain the classic and rich sound
characteristic of the brand. In the default Normal mode, the bypass valves are closed up
to 4,200 rpm to give a comfortable and discreet engine sound.
In Sport mode, not only does the car adjust a variety of
handling parameters, but the exhaust valves are opened, giving the shortest
possible high-energy route for the exhaust gases. This gives the Quattroporte
its maximum engine performance and the unique Maserati engine sound.
CHASSIS
The chassis of the new Quattroporte has been designed to
meet the performance and comfort demands of Maserati buyers, as well as all
foreseeable safety regulations. With the longest wheelbase in its class, the Quattroporte's
architecture lends itself both to extreme interior comfort and an exciting handling
platform.
Based around a rigid and extremely secure steel safety cell,
it uses an array of different steel and aluminium alloys, each designed to
maximise strength, minimise weight and retain the sports saloon's perfect
weight distribution. The front of the chassis is based around an aluminium sub
frame and a reinforced cross-strut to deliver outstanding rigidity.
SUSPENSION
Double wishbone suspension layouts are a race-bred tradition
at Maserati and the new Maserati Quattroporte continues with this heritage,
also incorporating some new technology for greater driving precision. The front suspension uses high-mounted, all-aluminium double
wishbones to guarantee light and precise handling characteristics.
Aluminium is the dominant metal of the front suspension
system with the shock towers, the upper and lower control arms and uprights all
made from forged aluminium, while the springs are made of steel. All of these
match up to constantly adaptive Skyhook dampers and an anti-roll bar.
BRAKES
Maserati has continued its long lasting partnership with
Brembo on the new Maserati Quattroporte and all models feature fixed-caliper
braking technology. The V8-powered models feature 380mm x 34mm ventilated and
cross-drilled brake discs inside the front wheels. These brake discs continue
to use the technology pioneered by Maserati, which allows the weight of the
cast-iron braking surface area to be offset with an alloy hat to minimise
unsprung mass. As with the V6 models, the V8's front discs are slowed by
six-piston fixed alloy Brembo calipers.
SAFETY
The new Maserati Quattroporte's passive safety equipment has
been given a tightly focused overhaul to successfully improve its crash safety,
without compromising its weight or fuel consumption. Maserati has balanced these conflicting demands by using
hot-formed steels in critical areas of the passenger compartment for added
occupant safety, while using aluminium in other areas to save weight.
For example, the front of the passenger compartment (the
pillars and under-door mouldings) features hot-moulded steel components, with a
magnesium dashboard strut to save weight, while the rear is stiffened with high
strength steel.
AUDIO
The result is an audio system that perfectly reproduces
every nuance of the recording; with crisp, pristine treble, amazing natural
dynamics, and impressive bass. The system's natural, realistic performance
delivers a completely new level of musical enjoyment on the road.
The Bowers & Wilkins premium surround system features:
- 15 speakers
- 5 x 25mm aluminium dome tweeters
- 5 x 100mm Kevlar midrange drivers
- 2 x 165mm Kevlar bass/midrange drivers
- 2 x 165mm Rohacell bass drivers
- 1x 350x200mm racetrack subwoofer
- 16 channel Class D amplifier, with a combined output 1,280W
- QuantumLogic™ Surround Sound processing
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