Especificaciones y análisis del Maserati Quattroporte
Power
439HP
Torque
490Nm
Consumption
15.7l/100
Emissions
365g/km
0-100 km/h
5.1s
Top Speed
285km/h
Weight
2065kg
Price
152,062€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
5 / 4 doors
450 L
90 L
323 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S · 439 CV (2012)
General description
The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is not just a luxury sedan; it is a statement of intent, a rolling opera with the heart of a supercar. It represents the pure essence of Italian passion, combining the elegance of a Pininfarina sculpture with the thunderous roar of a naturally aspirated V8 of Ferrari origin. It is a car that is felt, heard, and lived, an experience that transcends mere driving to become a memorable event every time the key is turned.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Sport GT S is to invoke a storm of emotions. The 439 horsepower of its V8 engine pushes you against the seat with an addictive force, while the soundtrack floods the cabin and the landscape. Every acceleration is a concert, every downshift an explosion of character. Despite its size and weight, the double-wishbone suspension and rear-wheel drive give it surprising agility, communicating every nuance of the road. It's not the fastest in pure numbers, but the way it delivers its power, with that instant response and crescendo up to 7000 rpm, is something modern turbocharged engines simply cannot replicate.
Design and aesthetics
Its bodywork is a timeless work of art signed by Pininfarina. The fluid and muscular lines create a silhouette that is both imposing and graceful, a perfect balance between sportiness and elegance. The long hood, the iconic grille with the trident, and the powerful rear end define an unmistakable presence. Inside, luxury is palpable in every stitch of the Poltrona Frau leather and in the handcrafted details. It is an environment that envelops you, a high-fashion lounge that isolates you from the outside world until you decide to awaken the beast sleeping under the hood.
Technology and features
In the technology department, the Quattroporte shows its age without apology. Its infotainment system and the absence of modern driving aids place it in a different era. However, its true technology does not lie in the screens, but in the mechanical engineering. The superb aluminum V8 engine, the sophisticated independent suspension on both axles, and a chassis tuned for enjoyment are the true technological heart of the car. It is a tribute to analog engineering, where the man-machine connection prevails over the digital.
Competition
In its time, it faced titans like the Porsche Panamera, the Aston Martin Rapide, or the most powerful versions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG. While its German rivals offered clinical perfection and overwhelming technology, the Maserati played in another league: that of pure emotion. None of its competitors could match its Italian soul, its operatic sound, or its sculptural design. The Quattroporte was the choice of the heart, for those who sought character and exclusivity above German efficiency and logic.
Conclusion
The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is a car for purists, an endangered gem in an electrified and silent world. It is irrationally thirsty, expensive to maintain, and its technology is outdated, but all that vanishes the moment its V8 comes to life. It is a purely passionate purchase, the reward for a lifetime of effort, a rolling monument to the pleasure of driving. Owning it is not having a means of transport, it is being the custodian of an unforgettable piece of automotive history.