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Maserati Quattroporte

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.46 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.1 litre 4136 cc (252.394 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 4 We 42 DCNF carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 151.69 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1191 kPa (172.7 psi)
Specific torque 94.78 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 517 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2800 mm
wheelbase 110.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4980 mm
Length (inches) 196.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1788 mm
Width (inches) 70.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1350 mm
Height (inches) 53.1 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1780 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3924 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 11.50 m
Tyres Michelin XDX 215/70 VR 15
Wheels 7.0
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 3.31

General information

RAC rating 38.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Maserati Quattroporte PDF Manual
Designer Italdesign
Year 1979

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