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The Maserati Quattroporte is the Italian manufacturer's luxury saloon model which has been around for a long time and is still well loved. The car has run across six generations from 1963 with the fifth generation running from 2004 to 2013. The current run is from 2013 until now, which is that sixth generation. The sweet spot was around 2004 in the mark five which this guide will focus around.
There were two engine choices in the form of the 4.2-litre V8 petrol and the larger 4.7-litre V8 petrol, both of which came initially with the 6-speed automated manual DuoSelect then the 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox available from 2007.
Being Maserati, even the basic trim comes with premium features, meaning you can enjoy design from Pininfarina's then chief designer Ken Okuyama. There was a facelift in 2008 running to 2012, which saw revised bumpers, front grille, side sills and mirrors as well as directional bi-xenon headlights, a fresh centre console and LED turn signals added.
Key rivals for the Maserati Quattroporte include the luxury rivals of the Porsche Panamera, BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and the Audi S8.
The Maserati Quattroporte is a superb premium sports saloon offering luxury inside while still giving a sporty handling and performance balance.
Packing a 4.2-litre V8 as standard this delivers impressive speeds and can top out at a blistering 171 MPH. The earlier DuoSelect gearboxes aren't the best so it's worth opting for a model after 2007 if you can get that superior ZF automatic.
Even on the basic models you get adaptive suspension, four piston calliper disc brakes, fifteen exterior paint colour options, leather upholstery in ten colours and chrome external grilles. Spend a bit more on the Executive GT, Sport GT or Sport GT S trims and you get more like Alcantara-suede interior roof lining, 19-inch alloys, reconfigured transmission, cross-drilled brake rotors and more.
Keep in mind this has a thirsty V8 so while you can get a deal up front you will want to think about ongoing running costs. While inside it's comfortable but there is tightness for taller drivers around the headroom and footwell.
The Maserati Quattroporte offers rear-seat passengers wood tables and curtains in some options which makes this a viable chauffeur's car that's also fun to drive. The later generation, Mark VI, is very similar only adding a larger overall size and smaller V6 and diesel engine options as well as more modern infotainment features and smart driving support.
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The Maserati Quattroporte Mark V comes with a V8 engine in two sizes and offers a six-speed transmission, with the ZF auto gearbox upgrade found after 2007. There was the Quattroporta DuoSelect until 2007, then the Executive GT, then Sport GT and finally the Sport GT S.
The entry level Sport comes with plenty of luxury and power packing in all you could want except a CD changer, if you still need that. Expect to find a wide range of options at this level as each car was personalised to suit the buyer on lots of levels.
The Executive GT comes with a Sport button mode, chrome front grille and three red stripes on the trident emblems, plus rear air conditioning controls.
The Maserati Quattroporte’s dimensions are:
The Maserati Quattroporte’s boot size is:
The Maserati Quattroporte as you might expect sits in a high group running around band M which means a minimum annual road tax charge of £395, but in most models will be £695.
The Maserati Quattroporte starts at insurance group 50 meaning it's one of the most expensive cars to insure so expect to pay £1,000 or more no matter your setup and situation.
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