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1979 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)

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Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

What is the body type, Maserati Quattroporte III?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?18.5 l/100 km
12.71 US mpg
15.27 UK mpg
5.41 km/l
How fast is the car, 1979 Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?222 km/h | 137.94 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec
0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
How much power, Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1979 4.2 (255 Hp)?255 Hp, 353 Nm
260.36 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1979 4.2 (255 Hp)?4.1 l
4136 cm3
252.39 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Maserati 4.2 (255 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Maserati Quattroporte III Sedan 1979 4.2 (255 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?4980 mm
196.06 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?2325 kg
5125.75 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?600 l
21.19 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Specs

General information
BrandMaserati
Model Quattroporte
Generation Quattroporte III
Modification (Engine) 4.2 (255 Hp)
Start of production July, 1979 year
End of production July, 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 18.5 l/100 km 12.71 US mpg
15.27 UK mpg
5.41 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.1 sec
Maximum speed 222 km/h 137.94 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 134.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.4 kg/Nm, 185.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 255 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 61.7 Hp/l
Torque 353 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 260.36 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 107.21.42
Engine displacement 4136 cm3 252.39 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 88.01 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 8.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1900 kg 4188.78 lbs.
Max. weight 2325 kg 5125.75 lbs.
Max load 425 kg 936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 600 l 21.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
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.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.3 m 40.35 ft.
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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/70 R15
Wheel rims size7.5J x 15