Luxury Limousine

There was only one way to review the LM 350h Takumi Limousine: to drive it as it was meant to be driven—as a chauffeur. I committed to chauffeuring a young aristocratic lady every day, allowing us to enjoy both sides of the LM 350h: the luxurious comfort of the passenger’s lounge and the perspective of the driver. It was an interesting week... But first, let’s start with the specs before diving into the emotional experience.

When the Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo was delivered to my door, I was not quite sure what to make of it. So I parked my preconceptions and drove around as many different types of roads and areas of the English countryside to get to grips with this conundrum.

The Quattroporte Ferrari engine is, of course, its USP, a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with a whopping 580 bhp. Maximum output is at 6750 rpm, which delivers its best roar too. The 21-inch wheels and rear-wheel drive are firmly aimed at those that love driving.