It was difficult not to feel slightly sorry for Maserati. While noisy crowds besieged the Ferrari stand in search of a glimpse of Michael Schumacher and the 430 Scuderia, Maserati quietly got on the with the business of unveiling its own new pretender, the Quattroporte Sport GT S.
In essence, this is an uprated version of the deliciously beautiful, Pininfarina-styled Quattroporte. It blends the flexibility of a fully automatic, six-speed gearbox, with a suspension setup tuned for the enthusiast...
We'll wait until we've driven it to comment on the dynamic merits of these changes, but there can be no denying the lowered stance and new 20-inch wheel rims lend the car a more hunched, athletic pose. And it's a look amplified by the new black mesh front grille, body color door handles and black detailing. This car looks terrific and Maserati also enhanced its appeal by draping it in some of the Frankfurt show's best-looking models - very Italian.
Inside, carbon-fiber detailing is introduced together with lashings of leather and Alcantara. The front seats have also been redesigned to offer increased support.
These changes might yet transform the Quattroporte from an intriguing if eccentric alternative, into a genuine rival to the German sport sedans. -- Alistair Weaver, Contributor
ateixeira says:
01:36 PM, 09/11/07
Seems like noone's interested in the sedan, or the model for that matter. They're crowded around the coupe in the background. Or perhaps a better looking model? LOL
estreka says:
02:24 PM, 09/11/07
Such a shame. It appears to be a beautiful-looking car. Hard to see in the light, though.
jeanmomo says:
01:06 AM, 07/28/08
I found some really nice pics of this new car :D, http://www.carchannel.be/nl/artikel/maserati/telex-maserati-quattroporte-0 .