New models - Maserati - QuattroporteMaserati to offer ZF auto option for QuattroporteMaserati has added a conventional auto to its Quattroporte13 Dec 2006 By TERRY MARTIN MASERATI will launch a full automatic version of its Quattroporte sports sedan in 2007. A smooth six-speed ZF unit, the Quattroporte auto will be offered in addition to the current DuoSelect automated manual gearbox, which has come in for some criticism for its jerky changes. Fitting the ZF unit was not without its problems. The car's existing automated-manual transmission is located at the rear differential while the new ZF transmission is mounted directly to the rear of the engine. In addition to re-packaging the underside of the car, weight distribution has changed from 47 per cent front/53 per cent rear to 49/51. The auto Quattroporte debuts at the Detroit motor show next month and makes its Australasian debut at the Melbourne show in March, going on sale in Australia and New Zealand soon afterwards. Prices are still to be announced. All new modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Pagani Opel Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Saab Rover Smart Skoda Subaru SsangYong Tesla Suzuki Volkswagen Toyota Volvo Quattroporte pricing
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