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MASERATI CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC |
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Quattroporte Series IV |
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The fourth Quattroporte by Maserati was released initially in Italy in 1994. At first in 2 litre form with the V6 producing 287 bhp @ 6500 rpm and followed in the same year by the 2.8 litre V6 (284 bhp). The 3.2 litre V8 Quattroporte (336 bhp) was released the following year in 1995. All three versions continued in production until the end of the 1997 when the factory was closed. Following the factory reopening in May 1998, the Quattroporte models that followed thereafter were labelled the 'Evoluzione' versions. The Quattroporte was in many respects similar to the Ghibli II, but of course with four doors with plush leather seating for front and rear passengers in a tastefully coordinated environment of briarwood and leather. |
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Production Period: |
1994 - 1998 | |
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Designed By: |
Marcello Gandini & Maserati Design Centre | |
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Body Built By: |
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Number Built: |
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Dry Weight: |
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Top Speed: |
240 kph
- 2.0
litre V6 250 kph - 2.8 litre V6 270 kph - 3.2 litre V8 |
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Engine Type: |
Front, six or eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V" | |
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Bore and Stroke: |
82x63 mm 94x67 mm 80x80 |
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Displacement: |
1996.2 cc 2790 cc 3217 cc |
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Compression: |
7.6:1 2.0 & 2.8V6 7.3:1 3.2 V8 |
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Engine Output: |
287 bhp @ 6500
rpm 284 bhp @ 6000 rpm 345 bhp @ 6400 rpm |
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Valves & Actuation: |
Four OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts | |
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Carburettion: |
Supercharged engine with 2 water-cooled IHI turbo-compressors, two intercoolers and Weber multi-point electronic injection | |
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Ignition: |
Single, electronic | |
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Lubrication: |
Forced with delivery pump | |
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Drive: |
Rear wheel drive | |
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Final Drive: |
Ranger | |
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Clutch: |
Dry single disc | |
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Gearbox: |
Getrag 6-speed plus reverse | |
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Frame: |
Unit construction with body | |
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Suspension - Front: |
Independent wheels, McPherson type, anti-roll bar, coil springs and double action telescopic shocker absorbers | |
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Suspension - Rear: |
Independent wheels, adjustable trailing arms, coil springs and double action telescopic shock absorbers | |
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Brakes: |
Hydraulically operated power assisted 4 wheel vented discs | |
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Wheelbase: |
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Front & Rear Track: |
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Wheels: |
7Jx16 front; 8Jx16 rear | |
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Tyres: |
205/45ZRx16 front; 225/45ZRx16 rear |