

(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Maserati | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Quattroporte | Issued until | |
| Serie | Quattroporte | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Maserati | Country | IT |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Italdesign | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4980 mm / 196.1 in / 196.1 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1788 mm / 70.4 in / 70.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1780 kg / 3924 lb / 3924 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2800 mm / 110.2 in / 110.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Maserati | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | light alloy block & head | Bore | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4136 cm3 / 252.4 cu in / 252.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 517.00 cm3/cylinder / 31.549 cu in/cylinder / 31.549 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 201.3 kW / 273.7 hp / 273.7 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 392.0 Nm / 289.1 lbft / 289.1 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 198.6 kW / 270.0 bhp / 270.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 65.3 kW/l / 1.455 bhp/cu in / 1.455 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 94.78 Nm/l / 0.829 lbft/cu in / 0.829 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.89 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.31 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 151.69 kW/ton / 206.24 bhp/ton / 206.24 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.50 | Turning circle | 11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.CS.W.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7.0 | Wheels rear | 7.0 |
| Tyres front | Michelin XDX 215/70 VR 15 | Tyres rear | Michelin XDX 215/70 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Maserati Quattroporte