The Chismillionaire of Sedans- Maserati Collezione Cento

The Maserati Quattroporte "Collezione Cento" is undoubtedly decked out in the coolest outfit.

Maserati even points out that its flagship is "dressed for the occasion in a sophisticated Italian outfit." Details include a new ivory exterior paint job, underscored by 20-inch wheels with polished rims. The cabin gets ritzy leather seats with diamond-shaped stitching and matching buttons, calling to mind the ultra-coordinated outfits of such fashion mavens as Jacqueline Kennedy. In the cabin there are mother-of-pearl inlays.

But it's not all about glitz. Technology takes center stage in the Collezione Cento. Backseat passengers get what Maserati calls a "multimedia paradise." The upscale entertainment system is housed in the rear armrest and bundles such goodies as an iPod docking station, a SIM card port and a USB port. The armrest also has a built-in keypad for Internet browsing and e-mail access. Two large touchscreens are set into the back of the front seats.

Maserati says it's only building 100 of these beauties.

What this means to you: This is the epitome of cool Italian charm. — Anita Lienert, Corresponden