Let’s see what Forbes has to say about it…
Highlights from the article:
When designing the Quattroporte, the company hoped to emulate the driving dynamics of BMW's M5 sedan and the content and features of BMW's 7-series sedan, according to Roberto Corradi, technical director of Maserati.
On Italy's frenetic Autostrade superhighways and on its knuckle-whitening, narrow Tuscan mountain passes, the Quattroporte is easily as fun and exciting as any of its competitors would be. Both its growly, 400-horsepower V-8 engine and its transmission--controlled via wheel-mounted paddle shifters--borrow F1 technology that will make you and your passengers giggle and scream during the exotic ride.
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