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Since Maserati North America will be handling distribution when Alfa Romeo comes back to the US market next year with the 8C Competizione, they naturally brought along a couple of their own vehicles to the introduction of Alfa's new supercar last week. Parked alongside the 8C was one of the gorgeous new Gran Turismo coupes and the new automatic transmission Quattroporte sedan. Following the presentation and food, Maserati PR Manager Jeff Ehoodin asked if I'd like a drive in the Quattroporte. The hot sun not having completely baked my brain yet, I of course responded in the affirmative.

After Jeff fetched the keys, we headed out for a drive around the roads of the Oakland University campus which featured some nice twists, turns and elevation changes. Whatever flaws Italian cars may have had over the years, and there have surely been plenty, one thing they've always had in abundance is style, and this latest four-door Maserati is no exception. As part of the Fiat family, the Quattroporte is as close as we are ever likely to come to an official four-door Ferrari.

Continue reading our driving impressions of the Quattroporte after the jump.