1994→1998 Maserati Quattroporte IV

For many years, Maserati was the only Italian manufacturer to produce a flagship four-door saloon. Spacious, refined, elegant and very comfortable, the Quattroporte – in its various guises – was a luxury saloon with thinly veiled sporting pretensions.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Series Production Car
production years	1994 – 1998
built at	Modena, Italy
body stylist	Marcello Gandini
production	668
engine	60° V6
position	Twin IHI Turbos
ignition	Electronic Ignition
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Vaves / Cyl
fuel feed	Weber-Marelli multipoint Electronic Injection
bore	94 mm / 3.7 in
stroke	67 mm / 2.6 in
compression	7.4:1
power	211.8 kw / 284 bhp @ 6000 rpm
bhp/weight	181.35 bhp per tonne
torque	423.0 nm / 312 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
body / frame	Unitary Steel Monocoque w/Front Steel Subframe
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	205/55ZR16
rear tires	205/55ZR16
front brakes	Ventilated Discs w/ABS
rear brakes	Ventilated Discs w/ABS
front wheels	F 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in
rear wheels	R 40.6 x 20.3 cm / 16.0 x 8.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Asssist
f suspension	MacPherson Struts w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension	Semi Trailing Arms w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight	1566 kg / 3450 lbs
wheelbase	2650 mm / 104.3 in
front track	1522 mm / 59.9 in
rear track	1502 mm / 59.1 in
length	4550 mm / 179.1 in
width	1810 mm / 71.3 in
height	1380 mm / 54.3 in
transmission	Getrag 6-Speed Manual or 4-Speed ZF Auto
top speed	~260 kph / 161.6 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.8 seconds
fuel capacity	82 litres or 21.65 gal.