Images: Maserati Mk.4-I Quattroporte (1995-97)
Released in August 1995, the Maserati Mk.4 Series I (Mk.4-I) Quattroporte was a large, luxury sedan. Designed by Marcello Gandini, the Mk.4 Quattroporte featured angular rear wheel arches and had a drag coefficient of 0.31 Cd. The Quattroporte chadswas was derived from the four-door Biturbo 430, though the wheelbase was extended by 50 mm to 2650 mm… Read full Maserati Mk.4 Quattroporte review
Images: Maserati Mk.4-II Quattroporte (1998-01)
Released in May 1998, the Maserati Mk.4 Series II (Mk.4-II) or Quattroporte Evoluzione introduced a range of improvements following Ferrari’s acquisition of Maserati. The Mk.4-II Quattroporte introduced over 400 redesigned parts and benefited from improved manufacturing techniques. The Maserati Mk.4-II Quattroporte could be identified by its new door mirrors, wheel rims and ‘Evoluzione’ badges. Inside, there were new seats, a new dashboard, steering wheel, audio and climate control systems, switchgear, glovebox and carpets, darker briarwood and the analogue clock was replaced by a Maserati trident. Mechanical changes included the introduction of a new Bosch ABS, BTR automatic transmissions (previously ZF) and ancillary belt drives; the V8 engine was also fitted with redesigned cylinder heads for quieter high-speed running.
