2011 Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition"

2011 Maserati product range

The 2011 introduces a few significant updates across the Maserati product range, starting from the MC Sport Line options package, a special series of options with a decided sporty character which made its debut in December 2008 on the GranTurismo and which was then extended with 2010 to the Quattroporte range as well.

The MC Sport Line is designed to enhance the sporty DNA of Maseratis for those customers who like to display their passion for racing through a dynamic look and a choice of technical solutions that increase the driving fun without compromises.

The name "MC Sport Line" sums up the experience acquired on track by the Maserati Corse racing department, whose contribution to the design of the functional components has been invaluable. The world of motor racing also inspired Maserati's designers when it came to styling, hence the extensive use of carbon fiber, which plays a key role in the newly developed contents as well.

In the footsteps of the success registered by the MC Sport Line option package during the past year, these new features are especially thought for the GranTurismo, whereas the current options remain available on the Quattroporte:

• Carbon fibre oval exhaust pipes for the GranTurismo S contribute to the already breath-taking sound of the powerful V8 engine while ensuring a very light structure;
   
• Carbon fibre side skirts leverage on the technology adopted by Maserati Corse on the GranTurismo MC Trofeo and GT4. The side skirts in carbon fibre guarantee the same aerodynamic efficiency and enhance the side view of the car with a renewed sporty look;
   
• Aerodynamic fins in the rear bumper, complete the external package emphasizing the aggressive look of the rear;
   
• Brake calipers in matt Red. This new calipers' colour is obtained through a chemical treatment and fits perfectly with the new matt exterior colours' offering.
   
• Antireflective band with Maserati logo on the front windscreen to reduce glare while driving. This content is leveraged from the GranTurismo MC Trofeo car to ensure an even better driving experience also on normal roads;
   
• Choice of Trident logo livery to place on the roof of the car or V-stripe and Trident logo for bonnet and roof respectively to stress even more the sporty look of the car's exterior.

Exterior colour offering

At the Geneva Auto Show in March, Maserati introduced three new exterior colours, in addition to the extensive range of metallic, pastel and pearlescent colours already available:

• Matt Bianco Fuji, a colour that is both light and supple at the same time;
• Matt Blu Mediterraneo (bright blue), sporty and vivacious;
• Matt Grigio Granito (dark grey), elegant and understated.

These shades, thanks to their metallic particles, show surprising depth in the sun, creating a stunning volume effect whilst maintaining a lightness of form at the same time. Starting with 2011, they will now be available on both GranTurismo and GranCabrio.

The Argento Luna will now be available on the GranCabrio as well as special paint bringing up to 15 the number of exterior body colours available on this model.

Interiors

Together with the recently introduced Carbalho and Moonwood woods, Maserati introduced a new wood finishing, named Padouk. The Padouk wood has its origins in the tropical Africa and shows a naturally red tridimensional texture which combines perfectly with sporty interiors. The Carbalho finishing will now be available also on the GranTurismo, whereas the Moonwood will now be available on the GranTurismo and Quattroporte range.

The leather colour offering across all models will undergo some relevant updates. The Blue Profondità (deep blue) leather colour, first introduced on the GranCabrio, is now replacing the Blu Navy also on Quattroporte and GranTurismo. The Pearl Beige leather colour, also introduced on the GranCabrio, will now be available on all models instead of the Grigio Ghiaccio (ice grey)

Worldwide debut in Geneva for the Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition"
22-02-2010 - Modena

On the basis of the Quattroporte Sport GT S comes the car which celebrates the countless awards that the Maserati flagship sedan has received from the day of its debut to today.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition", the latest jewel in the Maserati range, makes its official debut at the prestigious Geneva Auto Show.

Six years after its birth, the car that created the luxury sport sedan segment continues to receive accolades from the general public, automobile enthusiasts and the press. Maserati has decided to celebrate its success with a superlative version, blending the elegance and sporty stylishness of the brand's flagship, thanks to the combination of highly refined details, handcrafted finishes and features with a decidedly sporty flair.

During its six years of life, the Maserati Quattroporte has received no less than fifty six awards from the most prestigious automotive and lifestyle publications in fourteen countries over in four continents: a global approval for a car that has known how to recreate itself over the years, never failing to maintain the appeal of the lines and purity of the forms created by the hand of Pininfarina, which defined it an instant classic.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition", based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, aims to combine in one car all the features that have made the Trident flagship a benchmark for its segment:

•the unique and elegant styling, mixed with a hint of sporting flair due to the eye-catching features adopted on both the exterior and interior fittings;
•driving enjoyment, because the "Awards Edition" is based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, which boasts dynamic and top-class performance;
•the craftsmanship of the hand-finished details which make each car a unique product.
The new Quarzo fuso finishing – a pearlescent metallic grey with golden nuanced colour - exclusive to this model, makes the exterior immediately recognizable, and highlights the body's elegant lines. The burnished treatment used on the exterior chrome parts, as well as on the side air vents and radiator surround, also blends with the 20'' Multi Trident dark grey rims with satin finish.

The brake system, which replicates the system fitted to the Quattroporte Sport GT S and uses dual-cast technology, is further enhanced by the hand-polished calipers both at the front and rear. With the Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition", Maserati and Brembo are introducing on the market for the first time polished calipers, treated with precision mechanical processes and featuring a hand finish which gives them their special mirror-like appearance and enhances their sporty credentials at the same time.

The interior also bears witness to the combination of sporting flair and craftsmanship that has always characterized the Maserati flagship sedan. The Poltrona Frau leather of the seats is combined with perforated Alcantara with a new undulated pattern, and the headlining still in Alcantara. Completing the interior space are the special brushed aluminum door sills and Piano Black satin-finish wood moldings.

The boot with a full black trim has been embellished further with chrome details and a leather side pocket. The attention to details has even been extended to the mats, which are made of even richer and softer material.

A special exterior "Awards Edition" series plate completes the car's look and makes an already unique car even more unmistakable.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition" will be available in the latter half of 2010 as model year 2011.