Vehicle Description
Available now is this beautiful 2005 Maserati Quattroporte finished
in metallic white over a tan Italian leather interior. This
Maserati is powered by the Ferrari derived 4.2L V8 engine mated to
an automatic transmission. The transmission (there's no clutch
pedal; it's a robotic manual with automated shifting and clutch)
defaults to the automatic-shift mode. Select drive, press the
accelerator, and go. Called Cambiocorsa in the Coup? and DuoSelect
in the Quattroporte, it's the only transmission choice. On a light
throttle, gearshifts are smoother than in the Coup? and almost as
fluent as a conventional automatic. But as you add power, the
shifting action becomes increasingly hesitant, and full-throttle
shifts at the 7500-rpm redline are downright abrupt.Flick a switch
to engage manual mode, and gearchanging is done via paddles behind
the steering wheel-left for downshifts, right for upshifts. There's
more complexity: The 'Sport' button on the steering wheel firms up
the electronic dampers and quickens gearchanges-and it stays in
gear, even as the engine hits its rev limiter, instead of
upshifting. Learn to feather the throttle at each upward
gearchange, and progress is smoother. The gearbox is slow from
drive to reverse and back again. We can't help wondering how the
Quattroporte would behave if it worked through a traditional torque
converter and six-speed automatic.The 4.2-liter V-8's a belter.
Maserati claims marginally more power here than in the Coup? or
Spyder (394 horsepower versus 385) but the same 333 pound-feet of
torque. Still, a new air filter, revised camshaft profiles, a
modified engine-control map, and a new exhaust system have
flattened the torque curve at low revs. No matter where you are on
the rev counter, the engine never makes less than 221 pound-feet of
twist.These four-doors go from 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds,
according to the factory. The soundtrack is a rising crescendo of
induction and exhaust music across the entire rev range. Top speed
is 171 mph, Maserati says. Powerful though it is, the V-8 blends
this stirring performance with terrific flexibility and
refinement.This example has just over 46,000 original miles and a
clean Carfax report with no accidents along with service history
showing that it had the majority of its services performed at
Ferrari/Maserati dealers with the last service performed on
12/20/2023 at Maserati of Salt Lake City.Please note that this
vehicle is being sold as-is. We invite you to come and inspect the
vehicle in person or arrange for a third-party inspection to ensure
it meets your expectations. Warranties for classic cars and late
model pre-owned vehicles are available.Country Classic Cars is
located in Staunton, Illinois right on Historic Route 66. We are a
worldwide dealer of classic American, European, and Asian cars
based right on Historic Route 66. We have new inventory coming in
and out daily as we source vehicles from all over the world. Our
inventory is sourced through private collections, individual
sellers and consigners, classic car auctions, and private estate
auctions. We also strive to ensure a wide variety of classic cars
in price, condition, and styling to meet the needs and demands of
every type of customers. From Model T's to late model pre-owned
vehicles, Country Classic Cars has it all. Country Classic Cars
LLC2149 E. Frontage RdStaunton, IL
62088618-635-7056www.CountryClassicCars.comHours:Mon - Fri: 9am to
5pmSat: 9am to 3pmSun: Closed
