"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
03/27/2016 at 20:26 • Filed to: Maserati
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
03/27/2016 at 20:26 • Filed to: Maserati | 6
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Three years ago, the all new Maserati Quattroporte was let loose into the wilds of downtown parkways just in time to make brunch appointments. Initially the brand new 523hp, Ferrari made 3.8L TT-V8, RWD only Quattroporte GTS was the only option you could buy (the V6 models were produced later that year). This means the earliest versions of this limo all had a top speed of 191mph! For added context, the Panamera Turbo S was updated from 550hp to 570hp that same year, moving its top speed from 190mph (slower than Maser4D) to 192mph (faster than the Maser4D).
Even crazier is the fact that this sedan (which is longer than an S-Class) is the second fastest factory Maserati ever. The 620hp MC12 had a top speed of 205mph. The nearly decade old GranTurismo still tops out around 188mph and, more incredibly, still uses the 4.7L NA V8! In fact, it was speculated that the Maser4D would be the fastest 4-door sedan ever! But the 600hp Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed claimed 200mph and shut up all those discussions. However, for an incredibly brief time in 2013, an Aston Martin Rapide S and Porsche Panamera Turbo S weren’t quite as fast as the heaviest vehicle in Maserati’s line up!
Klaus Schmoll
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 20:47 |
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And yet it looks like a Chinese copy of the original.
pjhusa
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 20:52 |
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Hmm. Everyone hates these, and though they are not a good value, I love ‘em.
LongbowMkII
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 20:53 |
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I like the GTA4 version. The mass of a patriot with the speed of an infernus
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Wobbles the Mind
> Klaus Schmoll
03/27/2016 at 20:58 |
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I know a Korean copy of the Chinese copy of the Italian one!
gmctavish needs more space
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 20:59 |
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the Gran Truismo may be 400 years old and still use the old 4.7, but god damn is it ever a good sounding engine
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Wobbles the Mind
> pjhusa
03/27/2016 at 21:00 |
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I’m a Maserati man through and through. They could build a blender and call it a sportscar. I would defend that appliance’s heritage and heart until my last breath!
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Wobbles the Mind
> gmctavish needs more space
03/27/2016 at 21:04 |
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So much truth! It’s not even a high-strung V8 at that! It’s the Italian equivalent of the 5.7L Hemi (exaggeration). They could easily have made a meaner version, but if it ain’t broke don’t break it!
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Klaus Schmoll
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 21:07 |
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Isn’t that he copy of some Audi or other? Enter generic rant about generic cars.........
BJ
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 21:09 |
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More importantly, since it’s been 36 months we’ll start seeing these on the market in great quantities (relatively speaking) so they’ll be affordable and I’ll be able to dream about buying one!
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> BJ
03/27/2016 at 21:12 |
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Affordable as in they’ll be $70k...which is still 50% off MSRP, my lawd!!!
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BJ
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 21:13 |
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Don’t think in absolutes - keep those relative #s in mind. 50% off! 1/2 price! So much affordability!
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> BJ
03/27/2016 at 21:16 |
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Generally speaking, all my thoughts are in absolutes. Usually if not often at least!
BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 21:57 |
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And then the Hellcat Charger beat out the Bentley for fastest four door.
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Wobbles the Mind
> BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
03/27/2016 at 22:06 |
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CTS-V too. In fact the Hellcat ruined the CTS-V becoming the fastest production sedan! A Hellcat Grand Cherokee would also steal the Bentayga’s claim to, “Most Powerful Production SUV on the Planet.” Amazing what that engine is doing for FCA.
Hot Takes Salesman
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 22:14 |
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Trackhawk or death!
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Hot Takes Salesman
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 22:15 |
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Only a Sith deals in absolutes
Vicente Esteve
> Wobbles the Mind
03/27/2016 at 23:28 |
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I was extremely disappointed by the looks compared to the old one, as I think the old one is one of the best looking sedans ever. I felt it was too fat to be as sporty as the older model, but now that I see it it can hold its own.
Still prefer the old one though.