0-100 km/h is completed in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 270 km/h for the base variant while the S manages a century sprint time of 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 286 km/h. The full blown Quattroporte GTS variant is powered by the Glorious 3.8 litre twin turbocharged V8 (based on Ferrari’s F154 modular engine), pushing out 538 PS and 710 NM of torque. 0-100 km/h is achieved in 4.7 seconds and up to a top speed of 310 km/h.
Both the V6 and V8 petrol engine variant utilizes parallel-mounted, low-inertia, twin-scroll turbines which help minimize turbo lag and ensures swifter accelerator reaction, along with better responsiveness across the board. Both engines are hand assembled by Ferrari at its Maranello plant.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. It is assisted by auto-adaptive software that is able to recognize individual driving style and modify the shifting pattern accordingly for different drivers.
Five driving modes available are selected using the buttons near the gear lever: Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Manual Normal, Manual Sport, and Increased Control & Efficiency (I.C.E). Upshifts are all automatic unless a manual mode is selected.
Segment | Luxury |
BodyType | Sedan |
Transmission | - |
Capacity | 3.0 - 3.8 L |
Horsepower | 275 - 530 PS |
Seats | 5 |
Established in 1914 in Bologna, Italy, Maserati S.p.A. is one of the oldest luxury vehicle manufacturers in the world. The iconic trident emblem first made its appearance on Maserati’s racing cars back in the 1920s before their dramatic withdrawal from competitive racing in the 1957 Mille Miglia tragedy.
When Ferrari took over control of Maserati in 1997, one of the main objectives was to radically improve the quality of the vehicles. While Maseratis are renowned for their exceptional driving qualities, the Quattroporte suffered from reliability issue since its inception back in 1963. The result was a revised and improved 1998 fourth generation Maserati Quattroporte Evoluzione.
Quattroporte simply means ‘four doors’ in Italian. It was the marque’s first ever luxury sports sedan and is the fastest sedan in the world at the time. Fast forward to the present-day, the Maserati Quattropote is now in its sixth generation. Despite sharing the same underpinnings as the Maserati Ghibli, it is considerably larger in overall size.
The 2019 model is offered in three variants featuring Ferrari-built V6 and V8 petrol engine options- the base Quattroporte (V6), Quattroporte S (V6) and the full-blown Quattroporte GTS (V8). The two optional trim levels, the luxurious GranLusso or the more aggressively styled GranSport is offered as standard on the GTS variant.
Exterior Design- It manages to maintain a balanced and dynamic appearance despite the practical 4-door layout and a hefty size. Few other sportscar manufacturer has manage to combine practicality and sporty aesthetic quite as successful as Maserati. (Take the first gen Porsche Panamera).
Performance- The GTS variant in particular features an impressive twin turbocharge V8 engine based on the award-winning Ferrari-built F154 modular engine. Engine response is exceptional with no discernible turbo lag thanks to advanced turbo technology.
Interior- The interior is beautifully finished with high quality luxurious materials. Ample interior space especially at the rear allows long distance in maximum comfort. Boot space available matches those found in the Mercedes-Benz S Class.
Price- Exclusivity comes at a price. With a starting price of RM 778,800 for the base V6 variant, it is close to RM 100 k more expensive than the arguably more luxurious Mercedes-Benz S450 L with similar performance.
Maneuverability- Its hefty size plus the lack of rear-wheel-steering makes maneuvering in the city a challenge.
No. Maserati Quattroporte has no launching plans in 2021.
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