Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1983/

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 4.2 (255 Hp)?

18.5 l/100 km
12.7 US mpg
15.3 UK mpg
5.4 km/l

How fast is 1979 Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?

222 km/h | 138 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec
0-60 mph: 7.1 sec

What is the power output of Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1979 4.2 (255 Hp)?

255 Hp, 353 Nm
260 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1979 4.2 (255 Hp)?

4.1 l
4136 cm³
252.39 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Maserati 4.2 (255 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1979 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?

4980 mm
196.06 in.

What is the width of 1979 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?

1790 mm
70.47 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?

1900 kg
4189 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?

2325 kg
5126 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?

600 l
21.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.2 (255 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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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

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

18.5 l/100 km 12.7 US mpg
15.3 UK mpg
5.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.5 sec

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

7.1 sec

Maximum speed

222 km/h 138 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 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

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88.01 mm 3.46 in.

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 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.

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, 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

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