New Maserati Quattroporte – all new model unveiled!

New Maserati Quattroporte – all new model unveiled!

Here are first pix of the all-new Maserati Quattroporte, set to be launched in 2013. It’s the first of three models in a growth plan that’s targeted to take Maserati’s annual sales up to 50,000 a year by 2015. The other two will be an E-Class fighter called the Ghibli, and the Levante SUV.

One glance and you won’t be faulted for thinking this is the previous generation. The evolutionary design maintains lots of design cues from the model it replaces like the front grille, the three side vents and the triangular C pillar. What’s new is a strong wavy belt line that runs through the side of the car, rising muscularly over the rear wheel arch. The new model will of course be longer, with improvements in luggage space and rear passenger cabin space.

No mention of the engine under the hood but from the number plate of the car on these studio shots we’re guessing a Ferrari V8 with 530 horsepower, which is higher than the outgoing model’s top of the line 430 PS 4.7 litre Ferrari V8. But we don’t expect that to be the lone engine – taking cues from the Porsche Panamera, we’re guessing there could be a possibility of a smaller V6 or perhaps even a diesel.

Look after the jump for a small gallery and videos of the new model.

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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

Comments

  • speechless….

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  • Is it German? Nop. It’s an Italian!

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  • Kingston on Nov 06, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    Bello bello!!

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  • PauKaya on Nov 06, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    it doesnt look as good as the last one. and the front is just bad.

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  • Robert on Nov 06, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    It looks so much better than the previous generation Quattroporte. Fantastic work Maserati, sure to win more customers over Porsche and others.

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  • man furb on Nov 07, 2012 at 12:04 am

    How much huh? i think proton saga looks better la…hahahahahaha…only minister nazri n his son can afford this bebey

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  • Painter on Nov 07, 2012 at 12:10 am

    After like what? 8-9 years, this is the best they could ever come out with? Fiat Group better invest in Bufori.

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    • say what on Nov 07, 2012 at 10:37 am

      bufori over maserati? you better stick with your painting job..

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  • Mozilla Chrome on Nov 07, 2012 at 12:45 am

    Panamera..watch your back.

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  • The rear end looks like the latest Kia K7/K9… seriously…still trying to define itself. Nice pedigree to work with its Italian DNA. Give it time I am sure it will evolve beautifully!

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  • Bujang Lapuk on Nov 07, 2012 at 7:50 am

    Lights are a little quirky, but all in all not bad!

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  • Kalun on Nov 07, 2012 at 7:54 am

    If it’s black in color, it will be a Mafia’s car. The looks is very striking as always.

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  • confused on Nov 07, 2012 at 8:37 am

    I’ll take a red one with gunmetal wheels..

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  • DewaSemut on Nov 07, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Looks like Infiniti cars :)

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  • albag on Nov 07, 2012 at 9:38 am

    looks good… the current Quattroporte is already a sexy beast, this turns out even better!

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  • seriousdude on Nov 07, 2012 at 9:42 am

    wow…now the front looks like granturismo…nice

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  • gangully on Nov 07, 2012 at 9:54 am

    i have fallen in love all over again…

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  • mp_drucker on Nov 07, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Front looks like Peugeot 508

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  • kereta lembu on Nov 07, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Looks more like an evolution than a revolution.

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  • kulikang on Nov 07, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I just keep on dreaming this superlicious sexy beast… Not afford to buy.

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  • Johnny on Nov 07, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Looks like new Forte

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  • kurekure on Nov 07, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    im going to work harder now,hope i can buy this sexy beast in 5 years,err maybe 7 years,or maybe 10 years time.just work harder i guess.

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  • Jaybond on Nov 07, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Excellent execution to say the least. The new Quattroporte is certainly miles ahead better, especially on the interior design, of which in last version was aging very fast.The exterior is as sexy as ever.To better challenge the Germans, Maserati should equipped this car with more than just one engine (the V6 is a good choice).

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  • bentan bot on Nov 07, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    hopefully that no one would try to steal it from its showroom..lol

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  • awesome car. one of my dad fren has the current Quattroporte, but this is even sexier.. owh yeah.

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  • Jackass on Nov 08, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    You actually have to sell your kidneys and organs to own this beast! Work Hard won’t even cut it.

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