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Maserati Quattroporte

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Maserati Quattroporte

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4244 cm3 / 259.0 cu in / 259.0 cu in, 294.6 kW / 395.1 hp / 395.1 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 451.0 N·m / 332.6 lb·ft / 332.6 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 275 km/h / 171 mph / 171 mph top speed, consumption 18.9 l/100km / 14.9 mpg-UK / 12.4 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)MaseratiIssued from2003
ModelQuattroporteIssued until
SerieQuattroporteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMaseratiCountryIT

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4840 l / 170.92 cu ft / 170.92 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5052 mm / 198.9 in / 198.9 inTotal (curb) weight1930 kg / 4255 lb / 4255 lb
Width1895 mm / 74.6 in / 74.6 inDry weight
Height1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3064 mm / 120.6 in / 120.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1587 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1560 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 inWeight distribution (front)47.0 % / 47.0 % / 47.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.35Frontal area (A)2.32 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.81 m2 / 8.7 sq ft / 8.7 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)20.1 kW / 27.0 hp / 27.0 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerMaseratiValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.8 mm / 3.14 in / 3.14 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.15
Fuel supplyBo Motronic ME7 fuel inj.Engine displacement4244 cm3 / 259.0 cu in / 259.0 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity530.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.373 cu in/cylinder / 32.373 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power294.6 kW / 395.1 hp / 395.1 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque451.0 N·m / 332.6 lb·ft / 332.6 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)141.1 kW / 189.2 hp / 189.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output69.4 kW/l / 1.526 bhp/cu in / 1.526 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque106.3 N·m/l / 0.93 lb·ft/cu in / 0.93 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.88
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.1

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.20 s / 4.20 s / 4.20 sTop (maximal) speed275 km/h / 171 mph / 171 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio204.7 kW/ton / 155.1 bhp/ton / 155.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 sFuel consumption, City (urban)27.9 l/100km / 10.1 mpg-UK / 8.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)13.50 s / 13.50 s / 13.50 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)13.6 l/100km / 20.8 mpg-UK / 17.3 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)18.9 l/100km / 14.9 mpg-UK / 12.4 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 s (top 101 km/h / 63 mph / 63 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions443 g/km / 713 g/mi / 713 g/mi
  Range476 km / 296 mi / 296 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.3 m / 40.4 ft / 40.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbonesSuspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones
Wheels front8.5J x 18Wheels rear10.5J x 18
Tyres front245/45 ZR 18Tyres rear285/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 inBrake diameter rear316 mm / 12.4 in / 12.4 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Maserati Quattroporte

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