2012 Maserati Quattroporte S: Technology and Standard Equipment

The Maserati Quattroporte S is a luxury sport sedan offering uncompromising performance, unique style and craftsmanship. The car features a Ferrari 4.7 liter V8 engine which highly contributes to provide this sensational sedan superior handling and balance: such engine in fact ensures fluid and rapid gear change, resulting in superior driving performance, comfort and captivating driving experience. It develops 425 hp at 7,000 rpm, has a peak torque of 361 lb-ft at 4,750 rpm, and delivers a top speed of 174 mph and 0-60 mph acceleration in just 5.3 seconds.
The automatic transmission featured in the Maserati Quattroporte S provides smooth gearshifts without compromising performance or power. The driver can furthermore modifies the transmission response to better suit his own driving style by selecting Sport or Low Grip modes. Low Grip is more indicated for icy or slick road surfaces, where the sport mode makes the transmission more aggressive with fastergear changes at higher revs. The Maserati Quattroporte S can also be driven in Manual mode and optional paddles can be used to control gear-changes, with the manual / sport combination providing the most sport-engaging driving experience.