Maserati takes pride in the ongoing Italian tradition of designing and developing superb automobiles. In its tradition of striving perfection in every detail, Maserati enables drivers to experience the power of pure engines while enjoying utmost comfort, performance and beauty.

The Quattroporte offers a six-speed, hydraulic automatic transmission that it is symbol of refinement and smoothness. Collaboration with the German transmission ZF has produced an exceptionally flexible and responsive unit that allows changes at engines speed of up 7,200 rpm. In normal driving conditions, the gear shifting is managed automatically. However the driver has also the “sport” and “ice” options. With “sport” set up, gear changes are still managed automatically but up-shifting happens at higher engine speeds and the changes are faster creating a sportier drive.

The ICE mode is instead used when driving over low-grip surfaces. The transmission also gives the driver a complete control over the gear changing when the “manual” mode is selected. The rigidity of the Maserati Quattroporte body leads to superb handling and uncompromised safety features. The highly sophisticated anti-dive and anti-squat suspension system enhances the car’s stability and safety by preventing the front end from diving during heavy breaking and the rear from pitching down under hard acceleration. Read the rest of this entry »