Having launched in 2004, the current Maserati Quattroporte is getting a little long in the tooth, but help is on the way – the Quattroporte’s successor will reportedly launch later this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
According to InsideLine, the next-generation of the Quattroporte – internally known as the M156 –will make its world debut at this fall’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Not much is known about the project at this point, but it is believed the new four-door will adopt the styling seen on the GranTurismo. The Quattroporte will retain its Ferrari-sourced 4.7L V8, although a more fuel efficient V6 could also join the range.
Maserati CEO Harald Wester previously stated that the next-generation Quattroporte would share its platform with all top-level Fiat-Chrysler vehicles, indicating the car could be based on Chrysler’s updated LY architecture. The LY platform currently underpins the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300.
In addition to the new Quattroporte, Maserati is also readying a new “entry-level” model to compete with top level BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class models. Codenamed M157, the new sedan is expected to carry a price tag of $75,000 and arrive in 2014.
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