Six years after its birth, the car that created the luxury sports saloon segment continues to receive accolades from the general public, automobile enthusiasts and the press. Maserati is celebrating this success with a superlative version, blending the elegance and sporty stylishness of the brand's flagship, thanks to the combination of highly refined details, handcrafted finishes and features with a decidedly sporty flair.

During its six years of life, the Maserati Quattroporte has received no less than fifty six awards from the most prestigious automotive and lifestyle publications in fourteen countries across four continents. The Pininfarina designed Quattroporte has not only become an instant classic, it has driven the rebirth of the Maserati marque and, in doing so, has become the best selling Maserati model of all time. Indeed, such has been its success it is being imitated by other car makers seeking the rare blend of exclusivity, style and performance that is the epitome of the Quattroporte’s appeal.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition", which is based on the range topping Quattroporte Sport GT S, aims to combine in one car all the features that have made the Trident flagship a benchmark for its segment:

o    The unique and elegant styling, mixed with a hint of sporting flair due to the eye-catching features adopted on both the exterior and interior fittings;

o    Driving enjoyment, because the "Awards Edition" is based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, which boasts dynamic and top-class performance;

o    The craftsmanship of the hand-finished details which make each car a unique product.

The new Quarzo fuso finishing - a pearlescent metallic grey with golden nuanced colouring -  exclusive to this model, makes the exterior immediately recognisable, and highlights the body's elegant lines. The burnished treatment used on the exterior chrome parts, as well as on the side air vents and radiator surround, also blends with the 20'' Multi Trident dark grey rims with satin finish.

The brake system, which replicates the system fitted to the Quattroporte Sport GT S and uses dual-cast technology, is further enhanced by the hand-polished calipers both at the front and rear. With the Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition", Maserati and Brembo are introducing on the market for the first time polished calipers, treated with precision mechanical processes and featuring a hand finish which gives them their special mirror-like appearance and enhances their sporty credentials at the same time.

The interior also bears witness to the combination of sporting flair and craftsmanship that has always characterised the Maserati flagship sedan. The Poltrona Frau leather of the seats is combined with perforated Alcantara with a new undulated pattern, and with the headlining in Alcantara. Completing the interior are the special brushed aluminum door sills and Piano Black satin-finish wood moldings.

The boot with a full black trim has been embellished further with chrome details and a leather side pocket. The attention to detail has even been extended to the mats, which are made of even richer and softer material.

A special exterior "Awards Edition" series plate completes the ‘Awards Edition’ and makes an already unique car even more unmistakable.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition" will be available in Australia and New Zealand in early 2011, when local pricing and specification will be announced.