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Specifications: 1979 Maserati Quattroporte

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Maserati
Sedan / Saloon
General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

   Maserati
Country of Origin:
   Italy
Designer:
   Italdesign
Years of Manufacture:
   1979
Date of Introduction:
   n/a
Number Built:
   n/a
Price at Introduction:
   n/a
Models:
  n/a
To Identify:
   n/a
RAC Rating:
   38.4
Body
Body Type:
  
No. of Doors:
   4
Front Track:
   1520, 59.8
Rear Track:
   1520, 59.8
Dimensions and Weight
Total Length:
   4980, 196.1
Total Width:
   1788, 70.4
Height at Kerb Weight:
   1350, 53.1
Wheelbase:
   2800, 110.2
Length Wheelbase Ratio:
   1.78
Ground Clearance:
   140, 5.5
Kerb Weight:
   1780 Kg, 3924 Lb
Weight Distribution (Front):
   n/a
Engine
Capacity:
   4.1 Litre, 4136cc (252.394 cu in)
Type:
   8 Cylinder, Double Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total
Configuration:
   Front, Longitudinal
Sump:
   Wet Sumped
Fuel System:
   4 Weber 42 DCNF Carburettors
Head:
   n/a
Bore & Stroke:
   88 × 85 mm, 3.46 × 3.35 in
Bore/stroke Ratio:
   1.04
Power:
   269.7 PS (266 bhp) (198.4 kW) at 6000 rpm
Specific Output :
   64.3 bhp per litre, 1.05 bhp per cubic inch
Torque:
   392 Nm (289 ft·lb) (40 kgm) at 3800 rpm
Specific Torque:
   94.78 Nm/litre
Bmep:
   1191 kPa (172.7 psi)
Compression Ratio:
   8.5:1
Fuel Capacity:
   100 Litres, 22 UK Gal, 26.4 US Gal
Unitary Capacity:
   517
Coolant:
   Water
Intercooler:
   n/a
Aspiration:
   Normal
Compressor Type:
   n/a
Ignition and Electrical:
  n/a
Exhaust:
   n/a
Catalytic Converter:
   No
Main Bearings:
   5
Transmission / Gear Box
Transmission:
   5 Speed Manual Transmission
Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:
   n/a
Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:
   n/a
Final drive ratio:
   3.31
Drive:
   Rear Wheel Drive
Performance
0-50 mph (80 km/h):
   n/a
0-60 mph (100 km/h):
   n/a
0-100 mph (161 km/h):
   n/a
Standing ¼ mile:
   n/a
Standing Km:
   n/a
Top speed:
   230 Km/h (143 mph)
Fuel Consumption:
   n/a
CO2 Emissions:
   n/a
Power-to-weight:
   149.44 bhp/ton
Steering and Brakes
Brake Type:
   Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Ventilated Rear Disc Brakes / Servo Assisted
Front:
   284 mm
Rear:
   282 mm
Park Brake:
   n/a
Steering:
  Rack & Pinion Steering / Power Assisted
Turns Lock-to-Lock:
   2.500
Top Gear Ratio:
   0.89
Turning Circle:
   11.50 m
Suspension, Wheels and Tyres
Front Suspension:
   Independent Suspension / Coil Springs / Double Wishbone Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension:
   Independent Suspension / Coil Springs / Double Wishbone Anti-Roll Bar
Wheels:
    
Front:
   7.0 x 15
Rear:
   7.0 x 15
Tyres :
   
Front:
  Michelin XDX 215/70 VR 15
Rear:
   Michelin XDX 215/70 VR 15
Interior
Instruments:
   n/a
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