But no matter how you cut it, the Quattroporte S offers a couple things the others don't: peerless Italian styling, and more inherent sports car DNA than your average luxury sedan.
2009 Maserati Quattroporte S
*Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
*Engine
4.7-liter V8, dohc, 32-valve
*Transmission
Six-speed automatic
*Suspension
Independent wishbones front and rear, anti-dive and anti-squat geometry, Skyhook damping
*Brakes
Monoblock calipers, cross-drilled and ventilated rotors
*Dimensions
Length/Width/Height (in.): 200.7/74.6/56.6Wheelbase: 120.6 in.Curb Weight: 4,375 lb
*Performance
Peak Power: 425 hp @ 7000 rpmPeak Torque: 361 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm0-60 mph: 5.3 sec.Top Speed: 174 mph
Price Tag
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Quattroporte I
1963-1966
4.1-liter V8, 256 hp
230 units produced
Quattroporte I Serie 2
1967-1970
4.7-liter V8, 295 hp
500 units produced (est.)
Quattroporte II
1974-1978
3.0-liter V6, 210 hp
12 prototypes produced
Quattroporte III
1979-1990
4.9-liter V8, 280 hp
2,110 units sold
Quattroporte IV
1993-2000
2.8-liter V6, 284 hp /3.2-liter V8, 326 hp
2,375 units sold