Maserati Quattroporte
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The Maserati Quattroporte (Italian pronunciation: ". The car is in its sixth generation, with the first generation introduced in 1963.
Quattroporte I (AM107, 1963–1969)
First generation | ||
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Kerb weight 1,757 kg (3,874 lb)[4] | |
The original Maserati Quattroporte (Tipo AM107) was built between 1963 and 1969. It was a large saloon powered by V8 engines—both firsts for a series production Maserati automobile.
History
The task of styling the Quattroporte was given to Turinese coachbuilder Pietro Frua, who drew inspiration from a special 5000 GT (chassis number 103.060) which he had designed in 1962 for Prince Karim Aga Khan.[5] While the design was by Frua, body construction was carried out by Vignale.
Series I (1963–1966)
The Quattroporte was introduced at the October–November 1963
coupé. Regular production began in 1964. The Tipo 107 Quattroporte joined two other grand tourers, the Facel Vega and the Lagonda Rapide, capable of traveling at speeds of up to 200 km/h (124 mph) on the new motorways in Europe. It was equipped with a 4.1-litre (4,136 cc or 252 cu in)Maserati manufactured 230 of its first generation Quattroportes Between 1963 and 1966.
Series II (1966–1969)
In 1966, Maserati revised the Tipo 107, adding the twin headlights already used on the U.S. model. A
Around 500 of the second series were made, for a total of 776 Tipo 107 Quattroportes. Production ended in 1969.[7]
Specifications
The first generation of the Quattroporte had a steel
Engines
The long lived
Model | Engine | Peak power | Peak torque | Top speed |
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Quattroporte 4200 | 4,136 cc (252 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 |
264 PS (194 kW; 260 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 230 km/h (143 mph) |
Quattroporte 4700 | 4,719 cc (288 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 |
290 PS (213 kW; 286 hp) at 5,200 rpm | 410 N⋅m (302 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 255 km/h (158 mph) |
Special models (AM121, 1971 and 1974)
In 1971,
Quattroporte II (AM123, 1974–1978)
Second generation | ||
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Kerb weight | 1,732 kg (3,818 lb) |
The second generation Quattroporte, named Maserati Quattroporte II (AM 123), was introduced at the
Maserati had planned to equip Quattroporte II with V8 engine, but the Maserati's Tipo 107 V8 engine was too large for Citroën SM chassis and too obsolete.[13] A prototype 4.0-litre V8 engine was built from two compact Citroën-Maserati V6 engines. Maserati cut through the rear cylinders in half on one block (2.5 cylinders per bank, discarding the rear) and the middle cylinders in half on another block (1.5 cylinders per bank, discarding the front) then welded the blocks together. The output was 190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp). The new V8 engine was fitted to Citroën SM for durability test that lasted 17,000 km (10,563 mi) and to prove that the chassis was robust enough to handle more power.[14] Alejandro de Tomaso, the Italian entrepreneur who took over Maserati in 1975, cancelled the V8 engine programme.
A single running prototype was built and tested in 1974.[15] The 1973 oil crisis and the collapse of Citroën's finances in 1974 prevented Maserati from gaining the EEC approval for the European market. The production did not commence until 1976, and each Quattroporte II was built to order and sold in the Middle East and Spain where the type approval was not needed.[9][16] Only twelve production cars were built from 1976 to 1978.
The engineering and development had cost Maserati about four billion lire by the time the production ended in 1978.[9]
Quattroporte III/Royale (AM330, 1979–1990)
Third generation | ||
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Kerb weight | 1,780 kg (3,924 lb) |
The third generation of the Maserati Quattroporte (Tipo AM 330) was developed under the Alejandro de Tomaso-GEPI ownership. After the Citroën-era front-wheel drive Quattroporte II, the third generation returned to rear-wheel drive with a large Maserati V8 engine. The exterior was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.
History
From 1974 to 1976,
. The latter had features that would make it into the production version of the third-generation of the Quattroporte.A pre-production Quattroporte was introduced to the press by the then Maserati president
Initially badging reading "4PORTE" was used, but this was changed in 1981 to ones spelling out "Quattroporte". Two versions of the V8 engine were available: a 4,930 cc (4.9 L) version generating a maximum power output of 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp),[21] and a smaller built-to-order 4,136 cc (4.1 L) engine generating 255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp),[21][23] which was phased out in 1981. The interior was upholstered in leather and trimmed in briar wood. The climate controls came from the Mopar parts bin on early US-spec cars.[24] In 1984, the climate control system was upgraded to share parts with the mass produced Biturbo.[23]
The Quattroporte III marked the last of the hand-built Italian cars; all exterior joints and seams were filled to give a seamless appearance. From 1987 onwards, the Royale superseded the Quattroporte. The Quattroporte III was an instant success and 120 units were sold in Italy in 1980 alone.[17]
Maserati Royale
On 14 December 1986, at Maserati's 60th anniversary as a car manufacturer, De Tomaso presented the Maserati Royale in Modena, a built-to-order, ultra-luxury version of the Quattroporte.
In all, including the Royale, production of the Quattroporte III amounted to 2,155 units in total.[26]
Specifications
The Quattroporte III utilised an all-steel
The engine was an evolution of Maserati's own all-aluminium, quad
Model | Engine type | Engine | Peak power[28] | Peak torque[28] | Top speed[28] |
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Quattroporte 4200 | 107.21.42 | 4136 cc 90° V8 | 255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp) at 6000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm | — |
Quattroporte 4900 | 107.23.49 | 4930 cc 90° V8 | 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) at 5600 rpm | 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm | 230 km/h (143 mph) 223 km/h (139 mph)* |
Royale | 107.23.50 | 4930 cc 90° V8 | 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 5600 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 236 km/h (147 mph) 229 km/h (142 mph)* |
* with automatic transmission |
Coachbuilders
Milanese coachbuilder Carrozzeria Pavesi outfitted several armoured Quattroportes during the 1980s. One of them, a 1983 Blu Sera example nicknamed Calliope, was notably used by President of the Italian Republic Sandro Pertini as the official state car during his tenure.[29]
Autocostruzioni SD of Turinese coachbuilder Salvatore Diomante also offered a 65 cm longer limousine version, fully equipped with white leather, "abundant burr walnut", mini-bar, video cassette player and many other necessities. The price of the Diomante limousine at its introduction in 1986 was 210 million lire.[26]
Quattroporte IV (AM337 1994–2001)
Fourth generation | ||
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Kerb weight 1,543–1,675 kg (3,402–3,693 lb)[32] | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Maserati Biturbo Sedan |
The fourth generation of the Quattroporte (Tipo AM337) was manufactured from 1994 to 2001 and was the first car to be produced under the
History
The world première of the fourth generation of the Quattroporte took place at the April 1994
After having been displayed in December 1995 at the
As standard, all the three engines were mated to a
In July 1997, Fiat's subsidiary Ferrari acquired a 50% controlling stake in Maserati S.p.A.. Ferrari immediately undertook a renewal of Maserati's dated production facilities, as well as made improvements to the manufacturing methods and quality control.
The steps taken by the new parent company resulted in the improved Quattroporte Evoluzione which was introduced at the March 1998
Japanese importer Cornes & Co. ordered a special numbered edition of the Quattroporte for their customers. Cornes Serie Speciale were the last cars built and were limited to only 50 examples. Available in both V6 and V8 Evoluzione variants, all were equipped with the automatic transmission. This special edition is the only Quattroporte to have a Maserati badge inserted into the C-door-pillar. Even though other Evoluziones had the Lassale clock replaced with the Maserati trident, this edition retained the original timepiece.[41][42][43]
Specifications
The Quattroporte is a four-door, five-seater saloon with a steel
Engines
Model[36][32] | Production period | Units produced | Engine | Designation | Peak power | Peak torque | Top speed | Acceleration 0–100 km/h (seconds) |
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Quattroporte seicilindri 2.0 | 1994–1998 | 587 | 1,996 cc 90° V6 | AM573 | 287 PS (211 kW; 283 hp) at 6,500 rpm | 362 N⋅m (267 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm | 260 km/h (162 mph) | 5.9 |
Quattroporte seicilindri 2.8 | 1994–1998 | 668 | 2,790 cc 90° V6 | AM574 | 284 PS (209 kW; 280 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 413 N⋅m (305 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 260 km/h (162 mph) 255 km/h (158 mph) (automatic) | |
Quattroporte V6 Evoluzione 2.8 | 1998–2001 | 390 | 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 397 N⋅m (293 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | ||||
Quattroporte ottocilindri 3.2 | 1996–1998 | 415 | 3,217 cc 90° V8 | AM578 | 335 PS (246 kW; 330 hp) at 6,400 rpm | 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm | 270 km/h (168 mph) 265 km/h (165 mph) (automatic) |
5.8 |
Quattroporte V8 Evoluzione 3.2 | 1998–2001 | 340 | ||||||
Total | 1994–2001 | 2,400 |
Quattroporte V (M139, 2003–2012)
Fifth generation | ||
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The fifth generation of the Quattroporte (Tipo M139) debuted at the
Built on an entirely new platform named the M139, it was 50 cm (19.7 in) longer than its predecessor and sat on a 40 cm (15.7 in) longer wheelbase. The same architecture would later underpin the GranTurismo and GranCabrio coupés and convertibles.
Initially, the Quattroporte was powered by an evolution of the naturally aspirated dry sump 4.2-litre V8 engine, as used in the Maserati Coupé, with an increased power output of 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) and new black plastic inlet manifold instead of an aluminium cast one.[47] Due to its greater weight compared to the Coupé and Spyder, the 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time for the Quattroporte is 5.2 seconds and the top speed is measured at 275 km/h (171 mph).[48]
Over 5,000 cars were built in 2006.[49]
History
2003–2008
The Maserati Quattroporte was initially offered in only one configuration, equipped with an automated manual transmission, marketed as DuoSelect. The base Quattroporte DuoSelect featured a chrome grille with horizontal slats, adaptive suspension, marketed as Skyhook, 330 mm brake disks with four piston calipers at each wheel. Maserati offered fifteen exterior paint colours, Poltrona Frau leather upholstery in ten colours, contrasting seat piping and stitching and three types of wood inserts.
In 2004, the American luxury department store Neiman Marcus offered a limited edition of the Quattroporte, only available for order through the retailer's 2004 Christmas Catalog at a price of 125,000 USD. Each of the 60 Neiman Marcus Quattroportes was finished in Bordeaux Pontevecchio (wine red) exterior colour and featured a chrome mesh-front grill along with side vents and 19-inch ball-polished wheels. The interior was upholstered in ivory Poltrona Frau leather accented with Bordeaux piping and mahogany wood trim.[50][51]
At the
The Quattroporte Executive GT was a comfort and luxury-oriented specification; it came equipped with a wood-rimmed steering wheel, an Alcantara-suede interior roof lining; ventilated, adaptive, massaging rear seats, rear air conditioning controls, veneered retractable rear tables, and curtain shades on the rear windows. The exterior was distinguished by 19 inch eight-spoke ball-polished alloy wheels and chrome mesh front and side grilles.
The Quattroporte Sport GT variant offered several performance upgrades: a re-configured transmission providing faster gearshifts and a firmer Skyhook suspension system; courtesy of new software calibrations, seven-spoke 20 inch wheels with low-profile tyres, cross-drilled brake rotors, and braided brake lines. Model-specific exterior trim included dark
A new 6-speed
The Quattroporte Sport GT S was introduced at the
At the 2008 North American International Auto Show, Maserati launched the Quattroporte Collezione Cento, a special edition of the Quattroporte limited to 100 examples.[55] Its unique specification featured an ivory paint colour with a waist coachline, matched to Cuoio tan tufted leather upholstery and
2008–2012 facelift
The facelift Quattroporte débuted at the
The 4.2-litre Quattroporte featured single-rate damping comfort-tuned suspension and 18 inch wheels. Debuting alongside was the Quattroporte S, powered by a wet-sump 4.7-litre V8 engine, the same engine utilised in the
Production of the facelift Quattroporte models started in June 2008.
The Quattroporte Sport GT S premièred at the North American International Auto Show in January 2009.[56] Its 4.7-litre V8 has a maximum power output of 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp), ten more than the Quattroporte S, owing to a revised intake and a sport exhaust system with electronically actuated bypass valves. Other mechanical changes were made to the suspension system, where the Sport GT S single-rate dampers took place of the Skyhook system, ride height was further lowered and stiffer springs were adopted. The exterior was distinguished by a specific front grille with concave vertical bars, black headlight bezels, red accents on the Trident badges, the absence of chrome window trim, body colour door handles and black double oval exhaust pipes instead of the quad round exhaust pipes found on other Quattroporte models. On the interior, the veneer trim was replaced by "Titan Tex" composite material and the cabin was upholstered in mixed Alcantara and leather.
The Quattroporte Centurion Edition was presented in March 2009 for the UK market. It was special version developed only for the holders of black American Express cards. The car was finished in black exterior colour and with the Centurion logo on the headrests and instrument panel. The engines available were the standard 4.2-litre and 4.7-litre V8.
A special edition of the Quattroporte GT S was introduced at the
Sales
Year | Europe[58] |
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2003 | 9 |
2004 | 1,128 |
2005 | 1,306 |
2006 | 1,203 |
2007 | 1,578 |
2008 | 1,106 |
2009 | 773 |
2010 | 473 |
2011 | 279 |
2012 | 103 |
Total | 7,598 |
Specifications
The Quattroporte's body is a steel unibody, with an aluminium boot lid and engine bonnet; the coefficient of drag is Cd=0.35.[59] Front and rear aluminium subframes support the whole suspension and drivetrain.
A 47%/53% front/rear weight distribution[45] was achieved by setting the engine behind the front axle, inside the wheelbase (front-mid-engine layout) and the adoption of a transaxle layout. With the later automatic transmission - fitted in the conventional position en bloc with the engine - weight distribution changed to 49%/51% front/rear. The suspension system consists of
Transmissions
The DuoSelect transmission available at the launch of the fifth generation of the Quattroporte was a development of the Cambiocorsa unit first used in the Maserati Coupé and built by Graziano Trasmissioni. It was a Ferrari-based automated manual transmission, mounted at the rear axle in the block with the differential in a transaxle layout, with the twin-plate dry clutch located in a bell housing attached to the rear of the engine. A torque tube joined rigidly together the two units. Gear shifting was done via the standard paddle shifters behind the steering wheel; there was no gear lever on the centre tunnel, but rather a small T-shaped handle used to quickly engage first gear and reverse when maneuvering at slow speed.
The 6-speed
Engines
The
Model[59][61] | Production period | Model
Year |
Production numbers | Engine | Max power | Torque | Top speed | 0–100 km/h 0–62 mph (seconds) |
CO2 emissions (NEDC combined) |
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Quattroporte DuoSelect | 2003–2008 | 2003–2008 | 10,639 | 4244 cc V8 | 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) at 7,000 rpm | 451 N⋅m (333 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 275 km/h (171 mph) | 5.2 | 370 g/km |
Quattroporte Automatica[62][63] | 2007–2008 | 2007-2008 | 6,050 | 460 N⋅m (339 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm | 270 km/h (168 mph) | 5.6 | 345 g/km | ||
Quattroporte Sport GT S | 667 | 5.6 | |||||||
Quattroporte | 2008–2012 | 2009–2012 | 2,021 | 5.6 | |||||
Quattroporte S[63][64] | 2008–2012 | 2009–2012 | 4,032 | 4691 cc V8 | 430 PS (316 kW; 424 hp) at 7,000 rpm | 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 280 km/h (174 mph) | 5.4 | 365 g/km |
2012 | 2013 | 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at 7,000 rpm | 285 km/h (177 mph) | 5.3 | |||||
Quattroporte Sport GT S | 2008–2012 | 2009–2012 | 1,847* | 5.1 | |||||
2012 | 2013 | 450 PS (331 kW; 444 hp) at 7,000 rpm | 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 287 km/h (178 mph) | 5.0 | ||||
Total | 2003–2012 | 25,256 | * Including 126 Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition |
Coachbuilders
Bellagio Fastback Touring
In 2008, at the
A Maserati Quattroporte V has also been used as a hearse as seen on the funeral of the Polish president Lech Kaczynski in 2010.[68]
Motorsport
In 2009 Swiss Team announced the development of "Maserati Quattroporte EVO"
Quattroporte VI (M156, 2013–present)
Sixth generation | ||
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Kerb weight | 1,860–1,925 kg (4,101–4,244 lb) |
The current and sixth-generation of the Quattroporte was introduced in early 2013. With a 3,171 mm (124.8 in)
History
Development
The new Quattroporte was designed at a special Maserati-only department within the Fiat Group Centro Stile design centre, under the guidance of ex-Pininfarina designer Lorenzo Ramaciotti.[citation needed] Drivetrains, platform, suspension, and body elements such as the front doors[73] are common to the Quattroporte and the smaller Ghibli saloon, which sits on a 173 mm (6.8 in) shorter wheelbase. The Quattroporte is manufactured at the Officine Maserati Grugliasco plant in Grugliasco, near Turin, dedicated to Giovanni Agnelli; this former Bertone plant was acquired by Fiat S.p.A. in 2009 and renovated for production of the two cars.[74]
Production
The current-generation of the Quattroporte was unveiled at the
In early September 2023, Maserati announced that production of the V8 engine used on the
2015 Quattroporte Zegna Limited Edition
A total of 100 Quattroporte Zegna Limited editions were produced for worldwide markets in collaboration with Italian fashion house
2015
At the November 2014
2019
In 2019, the Maserati Quattroporte GTS was awarded "Best Luxury Vehicle" by the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA), in Washington DC.[80] The sixth generation Quattroporte is considered as one of the fastest relatively depreciating production cars.[81]
Sales
Year | Europe[58] |
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2013 | 452 |
2014 | 812 |
2015 | 815 |
2016 | 682 |
2017 | 562 |
2018 | 459 |
2019 | 251 |
2020 | 116 |
2021 | 115 |
Total | 4,264 |
Specifications
Body and chassis
The Quattroporte uses a mixed steel and aluminium
Engines and performance
The Quattroporte is offered with range of two petrol engines. The Quattroporte GTS features a variant of the F154 engine platform shared with the Ferrari 488, the Portofino and other Ferrari models. The engine is a 3.8-litre 90° twin-turbocharged V8, generating a maximum power output of 530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp). The base engine used throughout the trim levels is a 3.0-litre 60° twin-turbocharged V6 generating a maximum power output of 410 PS (302 kW; 404 hp). The same engine is shared with the mid-size Ghibli.[83][84] Both of the engines are designed and assembled by Ferrari.
The V8 engine of the Quattroporte GTS differs from the other members of the Ferrari F154 family, in that the Maserati version has a crossplane crankshaft and wet sump lubrication. Turbine housings and exhaust manifolds are integrated in a single piece. The engine also has an overboost function which raises the maximum torque from 650 N⋅m (480 lbf⋅ft) between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm to 710 N⋅m (520 lbf⋅ft) between 2,250 and 3,500 rpm.
The V6 engine blocks are cast and machined to Ferrari's specifications respectively in
As of the 2018 model year, the Quattroporte S Q4 was upgraded to raise the maximum power to 430 PS (316 kW; 424 hp) from its twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The GTS also received a power upgrade and now generates a maximum power output of 568 PS (418 kW; 560 hp) from its twin-turbocharged V8 engine.[86]
The Quattroporte GTS can accelerate from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 4.2 seconds and can complete the quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds as evident in Car and Driver's December 2014 road test.[87]
Model | Engine | Peak power | Peak torque | Layout | Top speed | 0–100 km/h 0–62 mph (seconds) |
CO2 emissions |
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Petrol engines | |||||||
Quattroporte | 2,979 cc twin-turbocharged F160 V6 | 350 PS (257 kW; 345 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) between 1,750–4,500 rpm | RWD | 270 km/h (168 mph) | 5.5 | 259-260 g/km |
Quattroporte S | 410 PS (302 kW; 404 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) between 1,750–5,000 rpm | RWD | 285 km/h (177 mph) | 5.1 | 244 g/km | |
Quattroporte S (2018) | 430 PS (316 kW; 424 hp) at 5,750 rpm | 575 N⋅m (424 lb⋅ft) between 2,250–4,000 rpm | RWD | 288 km/h (179 mph) | 5.0 | 223 g/km | |
Quattroporte S Q4 | 410 PS (302 kW; 404 bhp) at 5,500 rpm | 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) between 1,750–5,000 rpm | AWD | 283 km/h (176 mph) | 4.9 | 246 g/km | |
Quattroporte S Q4 (2018) | 430 PS (316 kW; 424 hp) at 5,750 rpm | 575 N⋅m (424 lb⋅ft) between 2,250–4,000 rpm | AWD | 288 km/h (179 mph) | 4.8 | 275-278 g/km | |
Quattroporte GTS | 3,798 cc twin-turbocharged F154 V8 | 530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp) between 6,500–6,800 rpm | 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) between 2,000–4,000 rpm overboost: 710 N⋅m (524 lb⋅ft) |
RWD | 307 km/h (191 mph) | 4.7 | 274 g/km |
Quattroporte Trofeo | 580 PS (427 kW; 572 hp) between 6,500–6,800 rpm | 729 N⋅m (538 lb⋅ft) between 2,000–4,000 rpm |
RWD | 326 km/h (203 mph) | 4.5 | 274 g/km | |
Diesel engines | |||||||
Quattroporte Diesel | 2,987 cc turbocharged A630 HP V6 | 275 PS (202 kW; 271 bhp) at 4,000 rpm | 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) between 2,000–4,000 rpm | RWD | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 6.4 | 163 g/km |
Transmission
All engines are mated to a ZF-supplied 8HP70 8-speed automatic gearbox,[88] with four-wheel drive available on the V6 in left-hand drive markets only.
The V6
See also
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External links
- Maserati Quattroporte Archived 28 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine official pages