You Grow to Love It More the Longer You Drive It

This year's "Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este" was incredible. In a way, it was a Maserati-themed event. The entered cars were categorized by era and genre, but for Maserati, a special "Maserati" category was created to honor and pay respect to its 100th anniversary.

And there, a lineup of vehicles rarely seen in a lifetime. The 1929 "V4 Sport" with its V8 engine, which received an award in this class, is seldom seen, as is the '53 "A6GCS" that won the Auto & Design Trophy. The Best of Show winner was the 1956 Maserati 450 S. This two-seater racing car was produced in a limited run of only nine units in Modena between 1956 and 1957...



Now, about theQuattroporte. This car, named after the Italian word for "four doors," has a long history and can be considered a traditional model. The previous generation was a huge hit in Japan, so many of you likely own one. I know about five Quattroporte owners among my acquaintances.

Captures the Hearts of Car Enthusiasts

This car boasts an impressive body exceeding five meters in length. Naturally, the cabin is spacious, with a strong sense of luxury sedan. In other words, it could be said to have moved up a class from the previous generation. As you can see, its presence has become even stronger.

The rear seat comfort, in particular, is top-class in its segment. Both legroom and headroom are ample. It not only meets the needs of a private car but also those of a company car.

However, Maserati doesn't stop there. As mentioned earlier, even when navigating a single corner, you can feel the car's engineering philosophy. For 100 years since its founding, Maserati has undeniably been building sports cars.



Personally, I appreciate the sporty acceleration and the road holding in high-speed corners. While it can be driven leisurely like a chauffeur-driven car, it's also capable of quite aggressive driving if you desire. The quick throttle response and the feeling of sinking into acceleration are behaviors that only a manufacturer with a deep understanding of driving can reproduce.

I used the word "reproduce" to refer to their intimate knowledge of the racing field. Maserati has spent approximately half of its 100-year history honing its skills on the racetrack. This fact remains unchanged.

Thus, I've re-examined the appeal of the Quattroporte. It's infused with a personality that cannot be fully described in a single sitting. The other day, when I visited Milan, I saw many Quattroportes. It makes sense that this styling complements not only the skyscrapers of Tokyo but also brick and stone buildings.

That's when I suddenly remembered the Concorso d'Eleganza. This car, too, might attract attention at a car show decades from now. Maserati's designs are always fresh, and I strongly felt that its driving performance, both in the past and present, continues to capture the hearts of car enthusiasts.

Fumio Ogawa Edition here

Maserati Quattroporte S
Body Dimensions: Length 5,270 x Width 1,950 x Height 1,470 mm
Wheelbase: 3,170 mm
Tread Front/Rear: 1,635 / 1,645 mm
Trunk Capacity (VDA): 530 Liters
Weight: 1,860 kg
Engine: 2,979 cc 60-degree V6 Direct Injection DOHC Turbo
Compression Ratio: 9.7 : 1
Bore x Stroke: 86.5 x 84.5 mm
Max. Output: 301 kW (410 ps) / 5,500 rpm
Max. Torque: 550 Nm / 1,750-5,000 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FR
Tires Front/Rear: 245/40R19 / 275/40R19
Max. Speed: 285 km/h
0-100 km/h Acceleration: 5.1 Seconds
Fuel Consumption (European Standard): 10.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions: 242 g/km
Price: 11,950,000 Yen

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