The Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition”, the latest jewel in the Maserati range, makes its official debut at the prestigious Geneva Auto Show.
Six years after its birth, the car which created the luxury sport sedan segment continues to receive accolades from the general public, automobile enthusiasts and media worldwide. Maserati has decided to celebrate its success with a superlative version, which blends the elegance and sporting stylishness of the brand’s flagship, thanks to the combination of highly refined details, handcrafted finishes and features with a decidedly sporty flair.
During its six years of life, the Maserati Quattroporte has received no less than 56 awards from the most prestigious automotive and lifestyle publications in 14 countries over four continents: a global recognition for a car that has known how to recreate itself over the years, never yet failing to maintain the appeal of the lines and purity of the forms created by Pininfarina, which immediately turned it into an instant classic.
The Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition”, based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, aims to combine in one car all the features that have made the Maserati flagship a benchmark for its segment:
- the unique and elegant styling, mixed with a hint of sporting flair due to the eye-catching features adopted on both the exterior and interior fittings;
- driving enjoyment, because the “Awards Edition” is based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, which boasts top-class performance and excellent handling;
- the craftsmanship of the hand-finished details which make each car unique.
The new Quarzo fuso exterior colour – a pearlescent metallic grey with a golden hue – exclusive to this model, makes the exterior immediately recognisable and highlights the body’s elegant lines. The burnished treatment used on the exterior chromed parts, as well as on the side air vents and radiator surround, also blends with the 20’’ Multi Trident dark grey rims with satin finish.
The brake system, which replicates the system fitted to the Quattroporte Sport GT S and uses dual-cast technology, is further enhanced by the hand-polished callipers both at the front and rear. With the Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition”, Maserati and Brembo are introducing on the market for the first time polished callipers. Treated with high precision mechanical processes these callipers feature a hand finish which gives them a special mirror-like appearance and enhances their sporty credentials at the same time.
The interior also bears witness to the combination of sporting flair and craftsmanship that has always characterised the Maserati flagship saloon. The Poltrona Frau leather of the seats is combined with perforated Alcantara with a new undulated pattern; the headlining is also in Alcantara. Completing the cabin finishes are the special brushed aluminium door sills and Piano Black satin-finish wood mouldings.
The boot is finished in black trim and features chromed details and a leather side pocket. The attention to detail extends even further, to the mats: they are made of an even richer and softer material.
A special exterior “Awards Edition” series plate located on the B-pillar completes the car’s look and makes an already unique car even more unmistakable.
The Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition” will be available worldwide from the second half of 2010 and will complete the offering of the Maserati flagship range, consisting of:
- Quattroporte, with 4.2 l engine;
- Quattroporte S, with 4.7 l engine
- Quattroporte Sport GT S, with 4.7 l engine delivering 440HP.
All the Quattroporte models are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission developed in collaboration with ZF.
Contact Lancaster Maserati in Colchester or Sevenoaks to find out more about the Maserati car range.