Compare: Maserati Quattroporte 1979 Sedan 255 Hp

General information

Brand

Maserati

Model

Quattroporte

Generation

Quattroporte 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

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

18.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

255 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

61.7 Hp/l

Torque

353 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

107.21.42

Engine displacement

4136 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88.01 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

Compression ratio

8.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1900 kg

Max. weight

2325 kg

Max load

425 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

600 l

Fuel tank capacity

100 l

Dimensions

Length

4980 mm

Width

1790 mm

Height

1350 mm

Wheelbase

2800 mm

Front track

1525 mm

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.3 m

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, Anti-roll bar

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