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Maserati Quattroporte V 4.2 i V8 32V (400 Hp)
Overall Rating
Maserati Quattroporte:
The Maserati Quattroporte is a four-door full-size luxury sedan produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati. The name translated from Italian means "four doors". The production of the sixth generation ended in late 2023, with the first generation introduced in 1963....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V Overview:
Maserati Quattroporte (V). With 460 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1880 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.6 s). The top speed reaches 270 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Maserati Quattroporte V was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a luxury vehicle from its era, it would have included standard safety features for its class, but no independent crash test data is available.
4.2 i V8 32V (400 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The naturally aspirated 4.2L V8, shared with Ferrari, delivers strong, linear power with a captivating exhaust note. Its 400 Hp provides brisk acceleration (5.6s 0-100km/h) suitable for a luxury sport sedan, making it engaging to drive.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large, naturally aspirated V8 in a heavy luxury sedan, fuel consumption is high. The combined 14.73 l/100 km (16 MPG US) is significant, especially in urban driving, making it a costly daily driver.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exquisite Italian styling and design
- • Powerful and sonorous Ferrari-derived V8 engine
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Distinctive and exclusive brand appeal
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption, especially in urban settings
- • Potentially high maintenance and running costs
- • Significant depreciation from new
- • Some electronic and mechanical reliability concerns
- • Limited rear legroom for a car of its size
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV: 1996 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Maserati |
| Model: | Quattroporte |
| Generation: | V |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.2 i V8 32V (400 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 400 Hp @ 7000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 94.3 Hp/l [547mm more] |
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 4750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M139A More details about the engine M139A |
| Engine displacement: | 4244 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 21.99 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 14.73 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 270 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.7 kg/Hp, 212.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1880 |
| Max. weight: | 1990 |
| Max load: | 110 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 450 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5097 mm mm [547mm more] |
| Width: | 1885 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Height: | 1438 mm mm [58mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3064 mm mm [414mm more] |
| Front track: | 1582 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1595 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 245/40 R19; 285/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.5J x 19; 10.5J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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