We already know that the Maserati Quattroporte->ke336 will be getting a smaller engine in order to reduce fuel consumption, which is something that is quite a trend nowadays. But while the Quattroporte's competitors, such as the Audi A8 and the Porsche Panamera 4, are making their vehicles longer, Maserati->ke51 says that their sedan "will not get any bigger."

"Even though our rivals – such as the new Audi A8 – are getting longer, we have to keep it as a sporty alternative," said Fiat design boss Lorenzo Ramaciotti. The new model made its official debut today, and as Maserati officially announced it will combine old and new in an attempt to create a model that will help the Italian company to achieve their sales goal of 50,000 units a year by 2015.

UPDATE 12/12/2012: UPDATE 12/12/2012: Maserati has released 40 new high-resolution images for the new Quattroporte and also confirmed the engine lineup for the "fastest four-door Maserati ever built." Customers will have to choose between a 3.8-litre V8 and a 3.0-litre V6, both of which are all new and twin turbo charged. Most powerful version can hit a top speed of 191 mph. Full details after the jump.

UPDATE 01/14/13: Maserati has released a new promo video for the all-new Quattroporte, highlighting the flagship sedan's traits as a fascination for fans of the Italian automaker. Check it out by clicking on the photo above.

Updated 02/08/2013: Maserati has unveiled a new video presenting the new generation Quattroporte during extreme testings at the legendary Nürburgring track. Enjoy!

UPDATE 03/19/13: Another new video of the new generation Quattroporte has gone live. This time, it's all about the Quattroporte S Q4 and all of its capabilities. Check it out by clicking on the photo above!

Updated 11/20/2014: Maserati unveiled the 2015 Quattroporte at the 2014 Los Angeels Auto Show. The model offers a series of small updates, most of them being limited to new standard features and colors. Details after the jump.

Hit the jump to read more about the next generation Maserati Quattroporte.

2014 - 2015 Maserati Quattroporte

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  • Torque: 406 @ 1750
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Pros
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Exterior

"The new Maserati Quattroporte is a high-performance sports luxury sedan that reinterprets the design features of classic Maseratis in a contemporary design language. Its style was born out of the guiding design principles of Maserati: harmony of shapes, dynamism of lines and Italian elegance. More generous in size when compared to the previous model, the new Quattroporte has a design that is at once graceful and sinuous, fashioned to bring out the sporty nature of the car," said Lorenzo Ramaciotti, Head of Maserati Design Center.

Even if all we have on this point on the new Quattroporte are some high-resolution images, you will notice that the new sedan will combine design elements seen on the previous model -- front grille, three side vents and triangular C-pillar -- with new ones that will improve its style and functionality. There will be a strong beltline that runs through the entire side of the car giving the new Quattroporte a look and feel that is both muscular and elegant, along with frameless doors and three side windows.

Exterior Dimensions

Length

207.2 in (5,262 mm)

Width (with side mirrors)

82.7 in (2,100 mm)

Width (without side mirrors)

76.7 in (1,948 mm)

Height

58.3 in (1,481 mm)

Wheelbase

124.8 in (3,171 mm)

Front track

64.3 in (1,634 mm)

Rear track

64.8 in (1,647 mm)

Front overhang

38.1 in (968 mm)

Rear overhang

44.2 in (1,123 mm)

Turning circle

38.7 ft (11.8 m)

Boot capacity

18.7 cu ft (530 L)

Fuel tank capacity

21.1 gal (80 L)

Curb weight

4,610 lb (2,091 kg)


New for 2015

- Body-colored front spoiler, lower side sills and lower rear bumper

- Gloss black front grille surround

- Red accents on the front trident and side saetta badges

- GTS badge on the rear decklid

- 20" light weight forged alloy wheels finished in anthracite grey with center caps featuring a red trident logo (GTS)

- 19" Apollo wheel with a diamond-smoothed, matt transparent anthracite finish (S Q4)

- 20" GTS design wheel in silver finish (S Q4)

- Three new exterior colors: Grigio (medium grey), Grigio Maratea (Dark Grey) and Bianco Alpi, a pearlescent white finish.

Interior

On the interior Maserati will combine the simplicity of lines with full functionality of the in-board instrumentation. Customers will have a wide choice of materials, ranging from prestigious woods and up to the most refined leathers.

New for 2015

- Poltrona Frau premium leather with contrast stitching

- Black Piano trim

- GTS badge added to the dial of the dashboard clock

- Embroidered GTS logo of the drivers' side floor mat

- Contrast stitching

- Red leather upholstery

- Black Piano Lacquered trim

Drivetrain

The all-new Quattroporte will be offered with a choice of two engines: a 3.8-liter V-8 or a 3.0-liter V-6 engine. Both engines will be assembled by Ferrari at Maranello. Both engines are completely new and the both features turbochargers to help bump up the ponies a bit.

The V-6 engine will sprint the Quattroporte up to a top speed of 177 mph, while the V-8 engine will take it up to an even more amazing 191 mph. This latest version also ensures a 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 4.7 seconds.

Both engine will mate to an eight-speed automatic transmission and can be ordered in either rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations.

Along with the new engines, the new Quattroporte will also benefit from improvements in chassis designing and engineering, weight reduction, and ergonomics. The result will be "a luxury sports sedan that reaches new heights in terms of performance and handling, driving enjoyment as well as respect of the world we live in: the best performance ever in the long history of Maserati’s four-door flagship sedan are matched by the unprecedented success in the quest for an eco-friendly automobile."

Drivetrain Specifications:

Layout

90-degree V-8

V-6

Displacement

3,8 liter

3.0 liter

Bore x Stroke

86.5mm x 80.8mm

86.5mm x 80.8mm

Compression ratio

9.5:1

9.5:1

Maximum Power

523 HP @ 6500-6,800 RPM

404 HP @ 5,500 RPM

Maximum Torque

479 LB-FT @ 2000-4000rpm

406 LB-FT @ 1,750 RPM

Overboost Torque

524 LB-FT @ 2250-3500rpm

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0-100km/h (62 mph)

4.6 seconds

4.8 seconds

Top Speed

190 mph

176 mph


Prices

Model

Price

Maserati Quattroporte S Q4

$102,500

Maserati Quattroporte GTS

$140,500


Competition

The new generation Maserati Quattroporte will be designed and engineered to attack a wide range of luxury models. Directly in its cross-hairs is the Aston Martin Rapide and the Porsche Panamera.

The Aston Martin Rapide is powered by a hand-built 6.0-liter V-12 engine that delivers a total of 470 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission and will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 188 mph. The Panamera will be offered with V-6 and V-8 engines. Power will range from 300 to 500 horsepower, depending on the trim level, and will be mated to either a manual six-speed gearbox or a seven-speed Doppelkupplung (PDK).

Both of these models feature power outputs that are likely beyond what the Maserati is capable of. However, with the new Quattroporte, Maserati's focus was on improving fuel consumption so we'll have to wait for those figures in order to see if the brand was truly successful.