Delphi Climate Control Puts the 'Cool' in Maserati's Quattroporte

TROY, Mich., Jan. 8, 2004 -- Maserati's all-new, fifth generation V-8 powered sedan, the 2004 Quattroporte, recently launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the North American International Auto Show, comes equipped with the latest climate control technology from Delphi Thermal & Interior, a division of Delphi Corporation .

Delphi is providing the vehicle's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit and related components. The system features automatic, individually controlled front and rear climate control to allow every occupant the same level of optimal thermal comfort. It automatically adapts the interior temperature levels to changes in exterior temperature, sunlight intensity and humidity.

According to Marshall Andrews, managing director, European and South American Operations, Delphi Thermal & Interior, Delphi's content on the new Maserati strengthens the ongoing relationship between the supplier and the automaker.

"Maserati has a long-standing history of combining innovation and cutting- edge technology with the utmost in style and luxury. Delphi is proud to showcase our thermal management expertise onboard the new Quattroporte," Andrews said.

The majority of the system components are supplied from Delphi's Italy operations. Additional components include a condenser and a 7-CVC Compact Variable Compressor, produced at other Delphi Thermal & Interior European facilities. The compressor is the heart of the vehicle's air conditioning system and the 7-CVC offers enhanced economy, refinement and performance.

Delphi also has complete wiring harness responsibility on the Quattroporte, supplied through its Packard Electric Systems division.