Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S World Premiere at the Frankfurt Motorshow

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MODERNA - August 30, 2007: Coming on the heels of the successful debut of the Maserati Quattroporte Automatic is a variation created for those looking for an even finer edge in a luxury sedan, the new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motorshow and is the ultimate expression of athleticism for the new Italian flagship equipped with an automatic 6-speed transmission.

Refining a sedan with already legendary balance, the new car achieves exceptional dynamic behavior and uncompromised handling with the introduction of new single-set damping suspension and a “racing” set up. The Quattroporte Sport GT S sits 10mm lower at the front and 25mm at the rear compared to other versions of the Quattroporte, and also features new, stiffer springs and dampers.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S boasts a unique braking system developed in collaboration with Brembo. This innovative technology uses dual-cast brake discs, and this is the first time such a set up has been employed on a road car.

Unlike traditional cast iron discs, dual-cast discs are made of two materials, cast iron and aluminium, to optimize braking performance and offer greater resistance to fade even at extreme temperatures. The Quattroporte Sport GT S’s new braking system also benefits from new mono-block, six-piston callipers in the front and tires developed specially for this car (front 245/35-R20 and rear 295/30-R20). The increased size of the rear tires allows optimum use of the V8’s power, while the new tire compound helps the brakes and set-up to bring a superior level of handling and driving emotion.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S’s exterior is distinguished by a more aggressive look. Along with the black-chrome mesh front grille, a characteristic element of sporty Maseratis, the side window trim and two double exhaust pipes are also in black, while door handles are in the same color as the body of the car. The Quattroporte Sport GT S is fitted with eye-catching dark-chrome 20", seven spoke alloy wheels.

Even the choice of material for the interior of the Quattroporte Sport GT S reflects the car's sporty character. Traditional Poltrona Frau leather has been combined with Alcantara, which covers the central zone of the seats, the interior door panels and the rim of the steering wheel. Maserati has previously used Alcantara for the interior of the Trofeo cars and the MC12. The dashboard is finished in new carbon fiber with aluminium threads, while front seats are characterized by a new, more cosseting shape.