Maserati

The Quattroporte is the ultimate embodiment of qualities for which Italy is renowned throughout the world: an appreciation of beauty and good living, elegance, sophisticated engineering, genuinely sporty temperament and alluring exclusivity.

The V8enginein the Quattroporte with red cylinder head covers is capable of propelling the four-door sedan to a speed of 171 mph. It drives the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission that also offers the exhilaration of a clutchless racing gearbox. Around town, the automatic might be more convenient, but should the road invite a more spirited drive, a light touch on the two paddles behind the steering wheel is all that's needed to shift up or down a gear.