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Friday, 16 September 2011

2012 Maserati Quattroporte V8 Engine Performance

The new 2012 Maserati Quattroporte stands out from the crowd.Pininfarina’s most recent creation is the ideal synthesis of luxury andsportiness. It is a car that excels in terms of technology andcraftsmanship.
The Maserati Quattroporte is the only largeluxury saloon that guarantees both elevated on-board comfort levels andthrills with its authentic granturismo performance. Getting behind the wheel of the Maserati Quattroporte meanstravelling in comfort that matches that of a refined drawing room. The4.2 litre V8 engine delivers startling handling and seamless gearchanges. The Quattroporte always delivers pitch perfect performancethat blends luxury with a thrilling driving experience.Theengine is capable of producing 405 bhp and powers the MaseratiQuattroporte to excellent performance figures for a luxury saloon: atop speed of 167 mph and a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds.

2012 Maserati Quattroporte
2012 Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte’s stylish looks are down toPininfarina, the famous coachbuilder. New technological features andrevised aerodynamics combine harmoniously to render the elegantMaserati flagship model even more desirable and unique. Thefront end is dominated by the new grille with the traditional Tridentlogo in its centre. The grille’s convex vertical slats give the car anassertive poise and hint at the potential that lies beneath the bonnet.The front lights, like those at the rear, make use of LED know-how togive the Quattroporte an even more striking look. TheQuattroporte is a car with a strong personality that combines power andelegance. Its unmistakeable lines are completed by the side spoilersand the 19” Neptune wheel rims.

2012 Maserati Quattroporte Interior
The interior of the new Maserati Quattroporte has raised thebar when it comes to comfort. This improvement is down to the radicalchanges made to the driving position, the seat set up, themulti-functional steering wheel with its sports grip, the commands nowsituated on the centre console, the revised instruments and, near thechic clock, the addition of a small storage compartment on the centretunnel. The Quattroporte haselectronically adjustable seats that can be set to fourteen differentpositions (including the seat back in four different ways). Thedriver’s seat has three memory settings and an easy entry/exit system(that pushes the seat back and lifts the steering column). Owners canalso opt for the front seat comfort pack that provides heating,ventilation and massage functions. Passengersin the back can relax and enjoy the ride in a well-insulated cabin,free of any annoying vibrations. The Quattroporte offers an array ofrear seat positions thanks a multitude of functions including theirindependent, electronic movement. The separate lengthways shift (10cm)and reclining movement means that passengers will have no troublefinding a comfortable position. The rear seats can also be fitted withheating, ventilation and massage capability, as an option.

2012 Maserati Quattroporte
2012 Maserati Quattroporte
2012 Maserati Quattroporte he spacious, 450 litre boot has an even shape and isespecially roomy widthways (it can fit in three or four golf bags,depending on their size). Every inch of room in the bootcan be exploited thanks to the luggage set specifically designed forthe Quattroporte and available as an option. Boot space has been foundto accommodate the puncture repair kit that includes a pump. A 17”spare wheel can also be housed under the boot floor, on request. Thereis a range of other standard equipment that comes with the newQuattroporte, including a cooler compartment hidden inside the frontarmrest, two glass holders that tuck away into the rear armrest and anelectronic blind for the rear window.

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Exlusive Experinces

The Maserati GranCabrio is designed for those who take pleasure from good taste andwho appreciate Italian power and elegance. However, they do not want tobe limited by using the car just as a couple or not being able to atall because there is a new addition to the family. In the 2012 GranCabriothe joy of sharing experiences reaches previously unattainable heights. The open-top, four-seater GranCabrio offers the chance to share afantastic driving experience with those you love, one enhanced by topquality materials, the aroma of prestigious woods and refined leather.Gran Cabrio is Maserati’s exclusive take on the need to live excitingexperiences in company as opposed to the mania of owning things justfor the sake of it. The Maserati’s renowned traditions and experience, tying the new vehicle tothe GranTurismo concept and bringing to life past GranSports. At thesame time, the name underlines how much the car differs from everymodel that has preceded it. The GranCabrio redefines the idea of acabriolet.

Maserati GranCabrio
The Maserati GranCabrio manages to be both dynamic and elegant. The cardraws its inspiration from the GranTurismo, an example of the perfectsynthesis of modernity, sensuality and passion. The flanks also feature chrome elements that give the GranCabriosome added gloss. One particularly goodlooking feature is thecontinuous chrome trim that encircles the cabin and integrates with thethird rear stop light. Towards the back of the car, thetriangular light cluster is formed by 96 LEDs with a wide diffuser thatfurther underlines the car’s athletic poise. This sporty feel is alsoseen in the generous 20” wheel rims that reflect the Trident design.Theshape of the GranCabrio is the result of extensive aerodynamic testingaimed at limiting the drag typical of droptop cars. The GranCabrioboasts a Cx coefficient that is one of the best in its class: 0.35 withthe hood up and 0.39 with it down. The spoiler and rear diffuser bothcontribute to obtaining top draw roadholding.

2012 Maserati GranCabrio
2012 Maserati GranCabrio
The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a 4.7 litre V8 that delivers 440bhp, has a six-speed ZF automatic transmission and hydraulic torqueconverter. The Maserati GranCabrio features a six-speed, ZF automatictransmission with a hydraulic torque converter to give extremely fluidgear shifts while maintaining the characteristics of the sporty V8engine. The transmission has four modes and is also fitted withself-adapting control that adjusts the type of gear change to thedriving style and road conditions. In Manual mode, gear changes are sequentially made by the driver via the steering column mounted paddles or the gearstick.

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Interior
The engine on the Maserati GranCabrio is an eight cylinder, 4691ccV90° capable of developing 440 bhp at 7000 rpm and with a peak torqueof 490 Nm at 4750 rpm. The power unit uses the advanced technologytypical of all Maserati engines. This allows the declared power figuresto be reached, ensures smooth gear changes and a quiet engine. Thetiming is actioned by two overhead camshafts per bank and four valvesper cylinder controlled by hydraulic tappets. The overhead camshafts onthe aspirated side are controlled by a low pressure, continual phasevariator, a technical solution that, together with the optimisation ofthe combustion chamber, allows 82% of the maximum torque from 2500 rpmfor a superb overtaking, even in high gears.