Five years after its launch and with more than 15,000 vehicles produced, Maserati’s highly successful Quattroporte saloon underwent a discrete restyling. Pininfarina reworked the Maserati flagship without affecting the purity and elegance of its original design. The new front and rear give the car a more fresh and modern appeal while at the same time enhancing the connection with its GranTurismo sister model. Also the interior has been updated with a new and more user-friendly infotainment and satellite navigation system, and new interior colours. Under the bonnet, the classic 4.2L V8 wet sump engine was joined by a more powerful 4.7L version for the Quattroporte S and the Quattroporte Sport GT S. The latter was undoubtedly the most exciting combination of a luxury sedan and a performance sports car that Maserati has ever produced, and was praised by the international press as a "sports car in black tie". The restyled Quattroporte models were available with an automatic six-speed transmission only, as the Duoselect option was discontinued.
| Data sheet | Quattroporte (Restyling) | Quattroporte S (Restyling) |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | M139 | M139 |
| Body type | 4-door, 5-seater saloon | 4-door, 5-seater saloon |
| Design | Pininfarina | Pininfarina |
| Production years | 2008 - 2013 | 2008 - 2013 |
| Numbers produced | 2,021 | 4,032 |
| Maserati era | Fiat | Fiat |
| Chassis | Monocoque steel construction with front and rear sub-frames | Monocoque steel construction with front and rear sub-frames |
| Kerb weight | 1,970kg | 1,990kg |
| Engine configuration | 90° V8, 32 valves, double overhead camshaf, wet sump | 90° V8, 32 valves, double overhead camshaf, wet sump |
| Displacement | 4,244cc | 4,691cc |
| Maximum power | 400hp @ 7,000rpm | 440hp @ 7,000rpm |
| Top speed | 275km/h | 285km/h |
