Maserati Quattroporte

Because of reliability problems and rough shifting with the Ferrari based semi-automatic transmission, a full automatic transmission with 6 speeds (by ZF) was presented at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2007 with the first cars delivered right after the launch, marketed as the Maserati Quattroporte Automatica.

Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte




Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte


Maserati Quattroporte





The Automatica was made available with paddle-shifters on the Sport GT model as standard, but on the base model and the Executive trim levels paddles became an optional extra.


With the Automatica, Maserati completely redesigned the under pinning of the car to fit the new conventional automatic transmission and torque converter right behind the engine. They also converted to a wet sump oiling system for cost saving purpose

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Maserati GranTurismo

ZF transmission includes Auto Normal Mode, Auto Sport Mode, Auto ICE Mode, Manual Mode. Auto Normal mode shifts gears automatically at low rpm to achieve the most comfortable ride and at higher rpm when driving style becomes more sporty. Auto Sport Mode changes gears 40% faster than in Normal Mode, downshifts when lifting off as a corner approaches; then it activates the stability control, stiffening Skyhook suspension, and opening exhaust valves when engine is over 3000 rpm (in GranTurismo S Automatic). Auto ICE mode reduces maximum torque at the wheel, prevents 1st gear starts, and only allows gear changes below 3000 rpm.

Sequential robotic transmission includes Manual Normal and Manual Sport, Manual Sport with MC-Shift, Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Auto ICE modes.


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo




Maserati GranTurismo


Maserati GranTurismo

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