| Italian Sports Cars |
| Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati |
There's been a lot of talk about the Maserati GranTurismo for 2009. As a leading car in the coupe market the GranTurismo (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door GranTurismo is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Maserati as a brand in general.
The 2009 Quattroporte is an important vehicle to Maserati for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Quattroporte which include Base and S. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Maserati. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
The Gallardo LP560-4 is equipped with a Lamborghini 5.2 liter ten-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Lamborghini 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lamborghini.
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.
