Maserati Quattroporte
The fifth generation of the Quattroporte debuted on September 9, 2003, at the Frankfurt IAA and had its American premiere at the 2003 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance; production started in 2003. The exterior and interior design was created by Ken Okuyama, Pininfarina's chief designer at the time. The last Quattroporte was built on December 20, 2012. Built on an entirely new platform, the M139, it was 50 cm (19,7 inches) longer than its predecessor and had a 40 cm (15,7 inch) longer wheelbase. The same architecture would later form the basis for the GranTurismo and GranCabrio coupes and convertibles. Initially, the Quattroporte was powered by an evolution of the naturally aspirated 4,2-liter dry-sump V8 engine, as used in the Maserati Coupé, with an increased output of 400 hp (294 kW; 395 hp) and a new intake manifold made of black plastic instead of a cast aluminium. Due to the higher weight compared to the Coupé and the Spyder, the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) for the Quattroporte is 5,2 seconds and the top speed is 275 km/h (171 mph).
The fifth generation of the Quattroporte debuted on September 9, 2003, at the Frankfurt IAA and had its American premiere at the 2003 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance; production started in 2003. The exterior and interior design was created by Ken Okuyama, Pininfarina's chief designer at the time. The last Quattroporte was built on December 20, 2012.
Built on an entirely new platform, the M139, it was 50 cm (19,7 in) longer than its predecessor and had a 40 cm (15,7 in) longer wheelbase. The same architecture would later form the basis for the GranTurismo and GranCabrio coupes and convertibles.
Initially, the Quattroporte was powered by an evolution of the naturally aspirated 4,2-liter dry-sump V8 engine used in the Maserati Coupé, with an increased power output of 400 hp (294 kW; 395 PS) and a new black plastic intake manifold instead of a cast aluminum one. Due to its increased weight compared to the Coupé and Spyder, the Quattroporte accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 5,2 seconds, and has a top speed of 275 km/h (171 mph).
History
2003–2008
The Maserati Quattroporte was initially offered in only one configuration, equipped with an automated manual transmission, marketed as the DuoSelect. The base Quattroporte DuoSelect model featured a chrome grille with horizontal slats, adaptive suspension (marketed as the Skyhook), and 330 mm brake discs with four-piston calipers per wheel. Maserati offered fifteen exterior colors, Poltrona Frau leather upholstery in ten colors, contrasting seat upholstery and stitching, and three types of wood inlays.
In 2004, the American luxury department store Neiman Marcus offered a limited edition Quattroporte, available only through the 2004 Christmas catalog, for a price of $125.000. Each of the 60 Neiman Marcus Quattroportes was finished in Bordeaux Pontevecchio (wine red) and featured a chrome grille with side vents and 19-inch polished wheels. The interior was upholstered in ivory Poltrona Frau leather, accented with Bordeaux piping and mahogany wood accents.
At the IAA in Frankfurt in September 2005, Maserati introduced two different trim levels for the Quattroporte: the Executive GT and the Sport GT
This Quattroporte presented here is a version delivered in Japan in light blue metallic, a color that suits the car very well. The interior is finished in grey leather and features all the extras that this type of very exclusive car offers. It sits on beautiful light alloy 9-spoke wheels. The car is very well maintained and is almost indistinguishable from new. This Maserati has driven only 45.581 km and feels like new. Naturally, all the booklets are included. Under the hood, you will see an almost new engine. For anyone looking for a stunning Quattroporte, this is the car!