1998→2001 Maserati Quattroporte VI 3.2i V8 Evoluzione

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	1998 – 2001
built at	Modena, Italy
body stylist	Marcello Gandini
production	340
engine	90° V8
position	Front, Longitudinal
aspiration	Twin IHI Turbocharger
ignition	Electronic Ignition
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
fuel feed	Weber-Marelli multipoint Electronic Injection
displacement	3217 cc / 196.3 in³
bore	80 mm / 3.15 in
stroke	80 mm / 3.15 in
compression	7.3:1
power	249.8 kw / 335.0 bhp @ 6400 rpm
specific output	104.13 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	203.4 bhp per tonne
torque	450.13 nm / 332.0 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm
body / frame	Unitary Steel Monocoque w/Front Steel Subframe
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	225/45ZR17
rear tires	245/40ZR17
front brakes	Ventilated Discs w/ABS
rear brakes	Ventilated Discs w/ABS
front wheels	F 43.2 x 20.3 cm / 17.0 x 8.0 in
rear wheels	R 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Asssist
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Dampers
r suspension	Semi Trailing Arms w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight	1647 kg / 3631 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	6-Speed Manual
top speed	~259.1 kph / 161.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.8 seconds
fuel capacity	100 litres or 26.40 gal.