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Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)
Overall Rating
Maserati Quattroporte:
The Maserati Quattroporte is a four-door full-size luxury sedan produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati. The name translated from Italian means "four doors". The production of the sixth generation ended in late 2023, with the first generation introduced in 1963....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Maserati Quattroporte (III). With 353 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1900 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.5 s). The top speed reaches 222 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Maserati Quattroporte III predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards (established in 1997) and was never evaluated. Safety features are rudimentary by contemporary standards, focusing on structural integrity of its era rather than advanced occupant protection systems.
4.2 (255 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, classic V8 performance for its time, with a respectable 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds, providing ample power for a luxury sedan.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 18.5 l/100 km is typical for a large, carburetted V8 from this era, making it quite thirsty by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless Giugiaro design and classic Italian luxury.
- • Powerful and characterful V8 engines for the era.
- • Spacious and opulent interior.
- • Strong road presence and exclusivity.
- • Potential for classic car appreciation.
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption.
- • Challenging reliability and high maintenance costs.
- • Lack of modern safety features.
- • Heavy steering and less agile handling compared to modern cars.
- • Finding parts can be difficult and expensive.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI (M156, facelift 2016): 2017 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Maserati |
| Model: | Quattroporte |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.2 (255 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 1979 |
| End of production: | July, 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 255 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 61.7 Hp/l [282mm less] |
| Torque: | 353 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 107.21.42 More details about the engine 107.21.42 |
| Engine displacement: | 4136 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.01 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 18.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.5 kg/Hp, 134.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 185.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1900 |
| Max. weight: | 2325 |
| Max load: | 425 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 600 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4980 mm [282mm less] |
| Width: | 1790 mm [158mm less] |
| Height: | 1350 mm [131mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm [371mm less] |
| Front track: | 1525 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
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