First Impressions of the Maserati Quattroporte for 2009
Buyers of the Maserati Quattroporte are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Quattroporte has been one of the premier vehicles of the Maserati line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2009 model is no exception. The Maserati Quattroporte falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the Quattroporte have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Engine Performance
The Quattroporte S is equipped with a Maserati/Ferrari 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Maserati.
The Quattroporte uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Quattroporte S Statistics
The dimensions of the Quattroporte S are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Quattroporte is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The 2009 Quattroporte gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Maserati Quattroporte S sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Maserati, specifically a Quattroporte.
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