2012 Maserati Quattroporte V8 Engine Performance

The new 2012 Maserati Quattroporte stands out from the crowd.Pininfarina’s most recent creation is the ideal synthesis of luxury andsportiness. It is a car that excels in terms of technology andcraftsmanship.
The Maserati Quattroporte is the only largeluxury saloon that guarantees both elevated on-board comfort levels andthrills with its authentic granturismo performance. Getting behind the wheel of the Maserati Quattroporte meanstravelling in comfort that matches that of a refined drawing room. The4.2 litre V8 engine delivers startling handling and seamless gearchanges. The Quattroporte always delivers pitch perfect performancethat blends luxury with a thrilling driving experience.Theengine is capable of producing 405 bhp and powers the MaseratiQuattroporte to excellent performance figures for a luxury saloon: atop speed of 167 mph and a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds.

2012 Maserati Quattroporte

2012 Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte’s stylish looks are down toPininfarina, the famous coachbuilder. New technological features andrevised aerodynamics combine harmoniously to render the elegantMaserati flagship model even more desirable and unique. Thefront end is dominated by the new grille with the traditional Tridentlogo in its centre. The grille’s convex vertical slats give the car anassertive poise and hint at the potential that lies beneath the bonnet.The front lights, like those at the rear, make use of LED know-how togive the Quattroporte an even more striking look. TheQuattroporte is a car with a strong personality that combines power andelegance. Its unmistakeable lines are completed by the side spoilersand the 19” Neptune wheel rims.

2012 Maserati Quattroporte Interior

The interior of the new Maserati Quattroporte has raised thebar when it comes to comfort. This improvement is down to the radicalchanges made to the driving position, the seat set up, themulti-functional steering wheel with its sports grip, the commands nowsituated on the centre console, the revised instruments and, near thechic clock, the addition of a small storage compartment on the centretunnel. The Quattroporte haselectronically adjustable seats that can be set to fourteen differentpositions (including the seat back in four different ways). Thedriver’s seat has three memory settings and an easy entry/exit system(that pushes the seat back and lifts the steering column). Owners canalso opt for the front seat comfort pack that provides heating,ventilation and massage functions. Passengersin the back can relax and enjoy the ride in a well-insulated cabin,free of any annoying vibrations. The Quattroporte offers an array ofrear seat positions thanks a multitude of functions including theirindependent, electronic movement. The separate lengthways shift (10cm)and reclining movement means that passengers will have no troublefinding a comfortable position. The rear seats can also be fitted withheating, ventilation and massage capability, as an option.

2012 Maserati Quattroporte

2012 Maserati Quattroporte

2012 Maserati Quattroporte he spacious, 450 litre boot has an even shape and isespecially roomy widthways (it can fit in three or four golf bags,depending on their size). Every inch of room in the bootcan be exploited thanks to the luggage set specifically designed forthe Quattroporte and available as an option. Boot space has been foundto accommodate the puncture repair kit that includes a pump. A 17”spare wheel can also be housed under the boot floor, on request. Thereis a range of other standard equipment that comes with the newQuattroporte, including a cooler compartment hidden inside the frontarmrest, two glass holders that tuck away into the rear armrest and anelectronic blind for the rear window.