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1978 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)

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Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

What is the body type, Maserati Quattroporte III?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?19.5 l/100 km
12.06 US mpg
14.49 UK mpg
5.13 km/l
How fast is the car, 1978 Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?230 km/h | 142.92 mph
0-100 km/h: 7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
How much power, Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1978 4.9 (280 Hp)?280 Hp, 393 Nm
289.86 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Maserati Quattroporte Sedan 1978 4.9 (280 Hp)?4.9 l
4930 cm3
300.85 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Maserati 4.9 (280 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?4980 mm
196.06 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?2325 kg
5125.75 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan?600 l
21.19 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 (280 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandMaserati
Model Quattroporte
Generation Quattroporte III
Modification (Engine) 4.9 (280 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1988 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 19.5 l/100 km 12.06 US mpg
14.49 UK mpg
5.13 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.7 sec
Maximum speed 230 km/h 142.92 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. 289.86 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 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 93.98 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 88.9 mm 3.5 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.
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, 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