Maserati Quattroporte Automatic User Manual download pdf (Page 169)

F.A.Q.

Q10. What engines and transmissions are available on the new Quattroporte?

A10. Two driveline versions will be offered at launch of the 2014 Quattroporte

Quattroporte – with 523 HP twin-turbo 3.8 liter V-8 and Rear Wheel Drive

Quattroporte Q4 – with 404 HP twin-turbo 3.0 liter V-6 and Q4 All Wheel Drive.

Q11. Who designed and builds the engines for the new Quattroporte?

A11. Both new Maserati twin-turbocharged engines are proprietary Maserati designs, engineered

by Maserati Powertrain Development exclusively for Maserati models. The new V-8 and V-6

engines are unique designs and are produced by Ferrari in Maranello, Italy.

Q12. Where is the new Quattroporte produced?

A12. A new exclusive Maserati SpA production plant near Torino Italy will produce the new

Quattroporte and mid-size Maserati sedans. This new state of the art production facility

includes all body production, subassembly production as well as painting under one roof.

The high-precision at every production stage, combined with process control will ensure

top quality levels.

Q13. How is the exhaust sound on the new turbocharged Maserati engines?

A13. Maserati Development Engineering spent two years to ensure that the true ‘Maserati sound’

is generated in the new Quattroporte with turbocharged engines. The exhaust system

design and the mufflers, which include a bypass function in Sport mode deliver the

expected Maserati signature engine sound.

Q14. When will the Q4 AWD version be available for ordering?

A14. Ordering of the Q4 variant will start shortly after initial V-8 ordering commences.

Production and delivery will follow the V-8.

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