LIMITED units of the Maserati Quattroporte GTS GranSport ‘Nerissimo’ Special Edition cars have arrived at official importer-dealer Fast Auto Technic Co. Ltd, showrooms in the Saudi Arabia.

Only 50 of the Limited Edition vehicles are being made specifically for the Middle East region and Japan. One of the cars is currently on display at the Fast Auto Technic Co. showroom in Jeddah.

“The Saudi market has a strong affection for cars, particularly special, distinctive models and this is an exclusive opportunity for very select customers to own a unique flagship Quattroporte luxury sedan,” said Fathy Allam, general manager of Maserati in Fast Auto Technic Co.

The price of the car inclusive of VAT and includes the standard three year warranty and service package.

Black is synonymous with elegance, but also with extreme sportiness, so it perfectly captures the dual personality inherent in the Maserati DNA. From this concept, ‘Nerissimo’ was born − a special edition of Maserati cars that emphasizes their assertive sporting prowess and high-performance capabilities.

‘Nerissimo’ Special Edition embodies the excitement of urban night and enhances the aesthetic sportiness of the Quattroporte. Luxuriant Nero Ribelle paint combines with Black Piano finishing on the front grille, inserts on bumpers and rear extractor to create a truly unique statement.

Also getting clothed in black are the window surrounds, exhaust pipes and vertical grille bars. The vehicle also features front and rear sport bumpers, body-color side skirts, 21” glossy Black Titano wheels, anodised Red painted brake callipers and exterior Carbon package.

The interior of the car features12-way power sport seats, full premium Black leather upholstery with Red stitching as well as Red embroidered Trident on the headrests, Carbon trim, gearshift paddles and door sills, Sport Carbon steering wheel, a dedicated interior badge ‘Nerissimo Edition One of 50’ and Alcantara headliner. — SG

Also available through the Fast Auto Technic Co. showrooms is the restyled 2018 Quattroporte, which retains its top status in the high-end sedan segment with power upgraded V6 versions and a new Electric Power Steering that enables the new active Advanced Driving Assistance Systems.

The MY18 Quattroporte features significant upgrades and new hi-tech content designed to carry on its remarkable success story.

• 430 hp for Quattroporte S and S Q4

• Increased performance for Quattroporte S and S Q4

• GranLusso trim and GranSport trim

• Adaptive full LED headlights

• Integrated Vehicle Control

• Electric Power Steering

• Highway Assist

• Lane Keeping Assist

• Active Blind Spot Assist

• Traffic Sign Recognition

• Front seat ventilation

• Four-zone air conditioning

• Bowers & Wilkins sound system

• Soft close doors

• Extended keyless entry

The Quattroporte now also features Adaptive full LED headlights with glare free high-beam, developed in collaboration with Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting on L-shape technology.

The car can also be fitted with power-upgraded 3.0L V6 424hp engine as well, with the new, performance-enhancing Integrated Vehicle Control system (IVC), developed by Bosch in collaboration with Maserati.

The introduction of Electric Power Steering (EPS) by Maserati, enabling new Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) with active functions. EPS has replaced hydraulic power steering on the Quattroporte, the Ghibli, as well as on the Levante, providing better handling and comfort, while retaining the razor-sharp steering feel that is typical to every Maserati. — SG