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Quattroporte Series IV

 

 

 

 

   
 

   

 

 

 

     

   
 

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.

   

Specifications:

 

Production Period:

1994 - 1998
 

Designed By:

Marcello Gandini & Maserati Design Centre
 

Body Built By:

-
 

Number Built:

?
 

Dry Weight:

?
 

Top Speed:

240 kph - 2.0 litre V6
250 kph - 2.8 litre V6
270 kph - 3.2 litre V8
 

Engine Type:

Front, six or eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

82x63 mm
94x67 mm
80x80
 

Displacement:

1996.2 cc
2790 cc
3217 cc
 

Compression:

7.6:1  2.0 & 2.8V6
7.3:1  3.2 V8
 

Engine Output:

287 bhp @ 6500 rpm
284 bhp @ 6000 rpm
345 bhp @ 6400 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

Four OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts
 

Carburettion:

Supercharged engine with 2 water-cooled IHI turbo-compressors, two intercoolers and Weber multi-point electronic injection
 

Ignition:

Single, electronic
 

Lubrication:

Forced with delivery pump
 

Drive:

Rear wheel drive
 

Final Drive:

Ranger
 

Clutch:

Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

Getrag 6-speed plus reverse
 

Frame:

Unit construction with body
 

Suspension - Front:

Independent wheels, McPherson type, anti-roll bar, coil springs and double action telescopic shocker absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

Independent wheels, adjustable trailing arms, coil springs and double action telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

Hydraulically operated power assisted 4 wheel vented discs
 

Wheelbase:

?
 

Front & Rear Track:

?
 

Wheels:

7Jx16 front; 8Jx16 rear
 

Tyres:

205/45ZRx16 front; 225/45ZRx16 rear