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Quattroporte Series I

 
 

 
 

   
 

     

 

 
 

The prototype was presented at the 1963 Turin show and went into production shortly after in 1964. There were a number of changes during the life of the vehicle: the single rectangular headlights each being replaced by two circular ones in 1965 and the De Dion bridge replaced with a rigid rear axle in 1966 at which time the 4.7 litre V8 from the Mexico became available.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1964 - 1971
 

Designed By:

 Frua
 

Body Built By:

 Vignale - four door saloon, seats 4 to 5
 

Number Built:

 759
 

Dry Weight:

 1700 kg
 

Top Speed:

 230 kph
 

Engine Type:

 Front, eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 88x85 mm
93.9x85 mm from 1969
 

Displacement:

 4135.8 cc
4709 cc from 1969
 

Compression:

 8.5:1
 

Engine Output:

 260 bhp @ 5000 rpm
290 bhp @ 5200 rpm from 1969
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts per bank
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with 4 Weber 38DCNL5 carburettors
 

Ignition:

 Single with Marelli distributor
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 5-speeds with reverse (automatic on request)
 

Frame:

 Integral self-bearing body with front sub-frame
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 De Dion bridge (rigid axle) with semi-cantilever springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel discs
 

Wheelbase:

 2750 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1390 mm front; 1403 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 6.00 x 15 discs
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 205x15