| General information |
| Brand | Maserati |
| 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 type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
18.5 l/100 km
12.71 US mpg15.27 UK mpg5.41 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 | 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 |
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| Power | 255 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 61.7 Hp/l |
| Torque |
353 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
260.36 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | 107.21.42 |
| Engine displacement |
4136 cm3
252.39 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | 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 System | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent, spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 15 |
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