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system, Maserati has equipped the Quattroporte with a servo- assisted hydraulic system to channel an immediate response directly to the driver’s hands, with no annoying impression of artificial “help” when cornering at higher speeds.

of cast iron with the lightness of aluminium to help reduce the unsprung mass. Efficient monobloc calipers provide the braking power, with six pistons at the front and four at the rear acting on ventilated, cross-drilled discs. On the GTS, the front discs are 380 mm x 34 mm, whereas on the S, S Q4 and Diesel versions they are 360 mm x 32 mm. At the rear, all four versions feature 350 mm x 28 mm discs. Steering sensitivity is fundamental in giving the driver the right feel at the wheel. Instead of an electrohydraulic

The aluminium arms of the double-wishbone front suspension are higher up for more precise handling, while the five-arm multilink system at the rear is ideal for delivering superb ride comfort along with sports car-like performance. The braking system benefits from innovations already introduced on other models in the range. It now incorporates developments designed to deliver a quieter operation but with no loss of efficiency. For the GTS and S versions, dual-cast discs combine the strength

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