1979 - Maserati - Quattroporte

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Quattroporte 1967
2. Quattroporte 1963
3. Quattroporte 1979
4. Quattroporte 1979
5. Quattroporte 1982
6. Quattroporte 2003
General Information
Make Maserati
Model Quattroporte
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer Italdesign
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2800 mm     (110,2 in)
Front Track 1525 mm     (60 in)
Rear Track 1525 mm     (60 in)
Length 4880 mm     (192,1 in)
Width 1788 mm     (70,4 in)
Height 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 1969 kg     (4337 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 100 litre   (22 Imp gal ,  26,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Maserati
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction light alloy block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4930 cc     (300,85 cu in)
Bore 93,9 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,06
Unitary Capacity 616,25 cc/cylinder    (37,61 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 4 We 42 DCNF carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 280 HP     (208,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 392 N.m     (289,3 lb.ft ,  40 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 362,5 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 142,2 HP/ton    (106 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 56,8 HP/litre    (42,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 230 km/h   (142,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,89 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,31 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter 11,5 m    (37,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.W.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 7.0
Wheels (rear) 7.0
Tyres (front) Michelin XDX 215/70 VR 15
Tyres (rear) Michelin XDX 215/70 VR 15