2014 Maserati Quattroporte Revealed

Maserati has revealed pictures and video of its all-new Quattroporte sports sedan ahead of its public debut at January’s Detroit Auto Show.

The new images confirm the evolutionary style-direction hinted at by the patent office images leaked in July, but Maserati remains coy on specific details.

Design-wise, the previous model’s side profile is clearly referenced, along with the triangular C-pillar, side vents and contemporary Maserati gaping grille.

New details include a pronounced beltline running the length of the car, while the side windows are now frameless, with a third window extending into each C-pillar.

Maserati has confirmed that the new model is much larger than the previous Quattroporte, boosting interior space, but also boasts a drastic weight reduction thanks to the use of lightweight materials.

It remains unclear whether these lightweight materials are aluminium, composites, high-strength steel, or combinations thereof.

The Quattroporte will use at least two new engines, engineered by Maserati but built by Ferrari in Maranello.

A V8 engine is the only powertrain shown for now, with a forced-induction V6 expected as an entry-level option.

"Passion and state-of-the-art technology, have produced engines that are not only more powerful than ever, or more exciting to drive than ever – but also more fuel efficient than ever before", Maserati powertrain boss Paolo Martinelli said.