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Quattroporte Series III

 
 

 
 

 

 

 
 

Presented first in 1976, but not released until 1979, the Quattroporte III was made available with 4.2 litre V8 and 4.9 litre V8 options.  The distinguishing characteristic of the vehicle was its lavish interior.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1976 - 1985
 

Designed By:

 Giorgetto Giugiaro
 

Body Built By:

 Ital Design
 

Number Built:

 2141
 

Dry Weight:

 1900 kg
 

Top Speed:

 220 kph (4.2V8)
230 kph (4.9V8)
 

Engine Type:

 Front, eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 88x85 mm
93.9x89 mm
 

Displacement:

 4135.8 mm
4930.6 mm
 

Compression:

 8.5:1
 

Engine Output:

 255 bhp @ 6000 rpm  4.2 litre V8
280 bhp @ 5800 rpm  4.9 litre V8
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts per bank
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction 4 Weber 42DCNF carburettors
 

Ignition:

 Single, Bosch electronic
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 5-speed plus reverse or automatic
 

Frame:

 Unit construction with body
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel vented discs
 

Wheelbase:

 2800 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1525 mm front; 1525 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy discs 7.00x15
 

Tyres:

215/70VRx15 front and rear