The Maserati Quattroporte Base for 2005: Improving on 2004
The Maserati Quattroporte is a 4-door car available at your Maserati dealer. The Quattroporte came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.2-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Quattroporte competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Under the Hood
The Quattroporte Base is equipped with a Maserati/Ferrari 4.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Maserati.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Quattroporte comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Quattroporte Base are 74.6 inches wide by 198.9 inches long. It sits 56.6 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 120.6 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $95,500, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 Quattroporte is a Bosch ME-7 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 23.8-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Quattroporte Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2004 model began the promise of the Maserati Quattroporte. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Maserati hopes that the Quattroporte Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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