Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp) /Sedan 1978 - 1988/

What is the body type of Maserati Quattroporte III?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?

19.5 l/100 km
12.1 US mpg
14.5 UK mpg
5.1 km/l

How fast is 1978 Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?

230 km/h | 143 mph
0-100 km/h: 7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec

What is the power output of Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1978 4.9 (280 Hp)?

280 Hp, 393 Nm
290 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1978 4.9 (280 Hp)?

4.9 l
4930 cm³
300.85 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Maserati 4.9 (280 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Maserati Quattroporte III Sedan 1978 4.9 (280 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1978 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?

4980 mm
196.06 in.

What is the width of 1978 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?

1790 mm
70.47 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?

1900 kg
4189 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?

2325 kg
5126 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?

600 l
21.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Maserati

Model

Quattroporte

Generation

Quattroporte III

Modification (Engine)

4.9 (280 Hp)

Start of production

1978

End of production

1988

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

19.5 l/100 km 12.1 US mpg
14.5 UK mpg
5.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.7 sec

Maximum speed

230 km/h 143 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 147.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 206.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

280 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

56.8 Hp/l

Torque

393 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 290 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

107.23.49

Engine displacement

4930 cm³ 300.85 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

93.98 mm 3.7 in.

Piston Stroke

88.9 mm 3.5 in.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1900 kg 4189 lbs.

Max. weight

2325 kg 5126 lbs.

Max load

425 kg 937 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

600 l 21.2 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Length

4980 mm 196.06 in.

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in.

Height

1350 mm 53.15 in.

Wheelbase

2800 mm 110.24 in.

Front track

1525 mm 60.04 in.

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm 60.04 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/70 R15

Wheel rim size

7.5J x 15

Specs of Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988/