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The Maserati Quattroporte is a four-door full-size luxury saloon produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati. The name translated from Italian means "four doors". The production of the sixth generation ended in late 2023, with the first generation introduced in 1963.
The most recent and sixth-generation of the Quattroporte was introduced in early 2013. With a 3,171 mm (124.8 in) wheelbase it is a considerably larger vehicle than any of its predecessors, to set itself apart from the smaller Ghibli, which shares its underpinnings. Engine choice includes twin-turbocharged V6 and V8 petrol engines, as well as a turbodiesel V6. Production ended in late 2023, with 2024 being the last model year and with no successor planned.
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. Drivetrains, platform, suspension, and body elements such as the front doors are common to the Quattroporte and the smaller Ghibli saloon, which sits on a 173 mm (6.8 in) shorter wheelbase. The Quattroporte was 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.
This generation of the Quattroporte was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2013. Production started in November 2012. Initially the range included the twin-turbocharged V8 equipped, rear-wheel drive Quattroporte GTS and the entry level Quattroporte equipped with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine; available with Q4 four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive depending on the market and the choice of the customer. The flagship GTS can be distinguished by its trapezoidal instead of round tail pipes. A V6 turbodiesel model for European markets was introduced in September 2013 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Production of both Ghibli and Quattroporte was moved to the Fiat Mirafiori factory in Torino during February 2022. In early September 2023, Maserati announced that production of the V8 engine used on the Ghibli (M157) and Quattroporte was to conclude at the end of 2023. Production of the Quattroporte ceased at the end of 2023.
2015 Quattroporte Zegna Limited Edition A total of 100 Quattroporte Zegna Limited editions were produced for worldwide markets in collaboration with Italian fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna. This unique model based on the Quattroporte GTS features unique exterior and interior details including a custom platinum-metallic silk paint scheme with aluminium pigments the exterior of the car along with matching colour coordinated 20-inch wheels. On the interior, the seats, panels, roof lining and sunshades are made from specially milled silk fibers, high performance leather and woolen herringbone fabrics.
2015 At the November 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Maserati introduced the 2015 model year range. The Quattroporte GTS received mild cosmetic updates, such as new multi-spoke forged alloy wheels, colour-matched lower bodywork, and red-accented Maserati logos, while all models were given upgraded standard equipment and ampler trim choice.
2017 For (U.S. model year) 2017, the Quattroporte received a tech update with a new, larger infotainment system, adaptive cruise control, 360 degree cameras and lane-departure warning.
2018 For (U.S. model year) 2018, the Quattroporte received new headlights and another tech update which added mild-autonomy features such as lane keeping. The autonomous features required a change from hydraulic power steering to electric power steering.
2019 In 2019, the Maserati Quattroporte GTS was awarded "Best Luxury Vehicle" by the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA), in Washington DC. The sixth generation Quattroporte is considered as one of the fastest relatively depreciating production cars.
2021 For (U.S. model year) 2021, the Quattroporte received a new Trofeo ("trophy" in Italian) top performance trim with a slight power increase. It also received a larger infotainment screen.
