Video: 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Facelift

Leaving aside the subtle design tweaks, the biggest change in the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is the introduction of a new range-topping model dubbed the Quattroporte S. While the standard version is fitted with the familiar 400 Hp 4.2-litre V8 engine, the Quattroporte S adopts the new 430 Hp 4.7-litre V8 recently introduced on the GranTurismo S. Both versions of the Quattroporte are matted to a 6-speed automatic transmission developed in association with ZF. –Video after the jump

Maserati Quattroporte “ala” Burberry

What a horrid fate for such a beautiful vehicle; well before Maserati even dreamt about redesigning the Quattroporte, this Saudi Arabian owner of the Italian sports sedan decided to perform a facelift of his own by (w)rapping the entire vehicle in what seems to be some sort of Burberry themed perforated plastic cover. This thing is beyond tasteless… -More images after the jump



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2009 Maserati Quattroporte Facelift – New “S” Version with 430Hp

The most upscale Italian sedan, the Quattroporte has received a series of subtle changes for the 2009 M.Y. while Maserati also enhanced the range with the introduction of a new sport version equipped with the Gran Turismo S derived 4.7-liter V8 engine that develops 430Hp. The base model continues to use the 400Hp strong 4.2-liter V8 unit.

The most prominent design change on the 2009 Quattroporte sedan is the new front grille with the vertical chromed strips. Other than that, the 2009 model features redesigned bumpers, LED tail-lights and new mirrors while inside, changes include the reworked centre console and improved multimedia system. -Continued

Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback To Be Produced in Limited Series

If “Carozzeria Touring Superleggera’s” prime objective was to impress us with the two unique vehicles that they presented at the Concorso d'Eleganza classic car show, then we’re obliged to say that they succeeded. Like the A8CGS Berlinetta Coupe (click here), the Bellagio Fastback Touring is based on a series Maserati and in particular, the Quattroporte Sedan.

The Italian coachbuilder’s design team did a wonderful job in turning the Quattroporte sedan into fastback/station-wagon hybrid. And while the Bellagio retains the same exact exterior dimensions as the sedan, it’s more practical and it also boasts an additional 50 liters of trunk space at 500lt (sedan’s 450lt) which can be boosted to 1,500lt if you drop down the folding rear seats. -Continued

Moreover, the transformation of the Quattroporte into a fastback did not have any serious impact on the overall weight as according to Carozzeria Touring, the Fastback weighs a mere 50 kg / 110 lbs more than the sedan.

Equipped with the same 400 Hp 4.2-liter V8 engine as the sedan, the Bellagio Fastback Touring manages to go from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 sec and on to a top speed of 275 km/h or 171 mph – same exact figures as the Quattroporte sedan.

So it’s beautiful, practical and fast, but will they build it? Yes, Carozzeria Touring officially announced that the Bellagio Fastback Touring will be produced in a limited edition run. Customers will be able to further personalize the Bellagio with different colours, interiors, materials and extras. According to the Italian coachbuilder “prices will be identical or even lower than equivalent sportscars” – whatever that means…

Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback by Carrozeria Touring

In its own kinky Italian way, the Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback concept is one good looking station wagon that we wouldn’t mind at all seeing parked in our garage. The concept vehicle was created by Italian coachbuilder Carrozeria Touring Superleggera and it will be shown off for the first time at this weekend’s “Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este” classic car show (April 25 to 27). –Continued

Details surrounding the Maserati Quattroporte based station wagon are scarce for the time being, but we’re pretty sure that if the Italian coachbuilder decides to put this one-of-a-kind model up for sale, it will most probably cost multiple times our yearly earnings.

Via: Autoblog.nl

Detroit Show: Maserati Quattroporte “Collezione Cento” - Limited To 100 Units

For this year’s Detroit Show, Maserati has brought to the States a super-deluxe version of its flagship saloon, dubbed the Quattroporte “Collezione Cento” - of which just 100 will be produced. Offered in an exclusive brand-new ivory colour, with a contrasting coach line on the sides, the limited edition Quattroporte gets 20” polished rims and chromed honeycomb front and side grilles. -Continued

Inside, the Italian carmaker fitted the Quattroporte with Poltrona Frau “Cuoio” coloured leather seats with diamond-shaped stitching and matching buttons in the centre, polished Wengé wood inserts on the steering wheel, centre console and small object compartment while Cuoio coloured leather is also used for the overmats, enhanced by edges in contrasting Beige.

The Collezione Cento edition also features a Multimedia Entertainment system that’s housed in the rear centre armrest. It contains an AUX-IN socket, iPod docking station, SIM card port and a USB port so that passengers can view photographs, videos or listen to MP3/WMA tracks on other external devices. The car’s sound system or the special Bluetooth headsets can also be used.

The armrest also features a built-in keypad for Internet browsing and email access, which can be folded away. Finally, there are two 10.4” touch screens built into the back of the front seats complete with a CD/DVD player integrated into the back of the centre receptacle.

The Quattroporte Collezione Cento is fitted with a 400 HP 4.2-litre V8 engine paired with a hydraulic automatic 6-speed transmission.

Detroit Show: Maserati Quattroporte “Collezione Cento” - Limited To 100 Units

For this year’s Detroit Show, Maserati has brought to the States a super-deluxe version of its flagship saloon, dubbed the Quattroporte “Collezione Cento” - of which just 100 will be produced. Offered in an exclusive brand-new ivory colour, with a contrasting coach line on the sides, the limited edition Quattroporte gets 20” polished rims and chromed honeycomb front and side grilles. -Continued

Inside, the Italian carmaker fitted the Quattroporte with Poltrona Frau “Cuoio” coloured leather seats with diamond-shaped stitching and matching buttons in the centre, polished Wengé wood inserts on the steering wheel, centre console and small object compartment while Cuoio coloured leather is also used for the overmats, enhanced by edges in contrasting Beige.

The Collezione Cento edition also features a Multimedia Entertainment system that’s housed in the rear centre armrest. It contains an AUX-IN socket, iPod docking station, SIM card port and a USB port so that passengers can view photographs, videos or listen to MP3/WMA tracks on other external devices. The car’s sound system or the special Bluetooth headsets can also be used.

The armrest also features a built-in keypad for Internet browsing and email access, which can be folded away. Finally, there are two 10.4” touch screens built into the back of the front seats complete with a CD/DVD player integrated into the back of the centre receptacle.

The Quattroporte Collezione Cento is fitted with a 400 HP 4.2-litre V8 engine paired with a hydraulic automatic 6-speed transmission.