Maserati took to the stands at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year to show its latest addition to the model range. The completely unbadged Quattroporte you see below is actually powered a new diesel, the first such unit to be offered with the car.
The 3.0-liter V6 turbo comes from VM Motori and will be available in two stages of power. The one for the majority of European markets will have 275 PS (271 hp) and 600 Nm of torque. It takes the four-door car from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 250km/h (155mph).
In Italy, a less powerful 250 PS (247 hp) will be available, capable of 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and a lower top speed of 240km/h (149mph). We have a sneaking suspicion it will also be available in China, as Maserati offers another detuned engine there.
The diesel engine is actually pretty high tech, being equipped with a variable geometry turbo and a steel exhaust manifold with Air Gap technology for higher exhaust temperatures and higher energy gas flow. It also has start/stop which they say cuts emissions and consumption by 6%.
In Italy, a less powerful 250 PS (247 hp) will be available, capable of 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and a lower top speed of 240km/h (149mph). We have a sneaking suspicion it will also be available in China, as Maserati offers another detuned engine there.
The diesel engine is actually pretty high tech, being equipped with a variable geometry turbo and a steel exhaust manifold with Air Gap technology for higher exhaust temperatures and higher energy gas flow. It also has start/stop which they say cuts emissions and consumption by 6%.