Maserati Quattroporte III & IV

Mirage77 · 02-10-2007, 05:50 AM

Maserati had a mini Quattroporte event at the showroom for the launch. They displayed the Quattroporte V together with the Quattroporte III and IV. Enjoy the pictures...

Quattroporte IV, Quattroporte V and Quattroporte III

Quattroporte III (1979-1990)

How cool is this! An auto box with seat adjustment and lots more.

The doors handles of the yesteryear were so sublime - this was like a latch, and I love it.

The seats looked really comfortable.

Luxurious, no?

Twin pipes and a classic wide-body stance.

A very typical front.

Quattroporte IV (1994-2000)

I must say, this is a very disappointing car. It seemed as if it was a downgrade from the III; interior materials weren't as good, it felt really conventional and as far as I can remember, it used Citroen's pneumatic suspension which was very problematic.

A very plain interior, lacks much of the sense of occasion from the III.

Rear legroom's just decent.

See what I mean with a downgrade? These door handles look pathetic...

First reminded me of an Alfa.

The Artist · 02-10-2007, 06:22 AM

IV is my fav..its just so hot

Mirage77 · 02-10-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Artist

IV is my fav..its just so hot

V's my favourite, then III and then IV. The QP IV just felt and looked like quite a departure from the V and IV. For example, the trademark Maser trident on the C-pillar is in both the QP V and QP III but not in the QP IV. Also, the blue/red gauges in the V were carried from the III but somehow lost in transition in the IV.

One thing I like about the IV though are those seats - they're so supple and plush, just like armchairs.

cawimmer430 · 02-10-2007, 06:40 AM

The older Quattroporte's were so friggin classy and gorgeous! Especially the IV. Beautiful cannot describe that car. I was lusting for that baby during the 1990s. Just beautiful, beautiful!

Mind if I post this on Carspin?

Mirage77 · 02-10-2007, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Mind if I post this on Carspin?

No problem, just acknowledge me.

cawimmer430 · 02-10-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

No problem, just acknowledge me.

SOP.

Mirage77 · 02-10-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

SOP.

What's SOP?

cawimmer430 · 02-10-2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

What's SOP?

Standard Operating Procedure

I always give credit where credit is due.

Mirage77 · 02-10-2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Standard Operating Procedure

I always give credit where credit is due.

Thanks Chris.

cawimmer430 · 02-10-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

Thanks Chris.

No problem. I'm going to sign off now, but I will post it later on Carspin.

02-10-2007, 05:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Maserati Quattroporte III & IV Maserati had a mini Quattroporte event at the showroom for the launch. They displayed the Quattroporte V together with the Quattroporte III and IV. Enjoy the pictures... Quattroporte IV, Quattroporte V and Quattroporte III Quattroporte III (1979-1990) How cool is this! An auto box with seat adjustment and lots more. The doors handles of the yesteryear were so sublime - this was like a latch, and I love it. The seats looked really comfortable. Luxurious, no? Twin pipes and a classic wide-body stance. A very typical front. Quattroporte IV (1994-2000) I must say, this is a very disappointing car. It seemed as if it was a downgrade from the III; interior materials weren't as good, it felt really conventional and as far as I can remember, it used Citroen's pneumatic suspension which was very problematic. A very plain interior, lacks much of the sense of occasion from the III. Rear legroom's just decent. See what I mean with a downgrade? These door handles look pathetic... First reminded me of an Alfa.

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cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 6,249 Thanks: 2,362 Thanked 1,733 Times in 829 Posts	Re: Maserati Quattroporte III & IV The older Quattroporte's were so friggin classy and gorgeous! Especially the IV. Beautiful cannot describe that car. I was lusting for that baby during the 1990s. Just beautiful, beautiful! Mind if I post this on Carspin?