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When heart wins over head. Image by James Jenkins.

When heart wins over head
Our theory is that Maserati buyers choose cars as they would paintings; there is no competition as such, just a love for something beautiful. The Quattroporte fits that bill.

   


Reviews homepage -> Maserati reviews -> 2007 Maserati Quattroporte -> DuoSelect Sport GT technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 171
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.2

Urban mpg: 12.2
Extra urban mpg: 24.6
Combined mpg: 17.9
CO2 (g/km): 370


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 5052
Height (mm): 1438
Width (mm): 1895
Wheelbase (mm): 3064
Front track (mm): 1582
Rear track (mm): 1595
Cargo volume (litres): 450
Kerb weight (kg): 1970
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 90


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: 90-degree V8 petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front. Heat-treated aluminium silicon alloy crankcase and cylinder heads. Balanced crankshaft. Dry sump lubrication.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4244
Compression ratio: 11.10:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 92.00 x 79.80
Valve gear: Two chain-driven camshafts per bank of cylinders. Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 396 at 7000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 333 at 4500 rpm

Transmission: DuoSelect six-speed automated manual gearbox with paddle-shift. Rear-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double wishbone set-up with anti-dive geometry. Skyhook electronic damper control.

Rear: Double wishbone set-up with anti-squat geometry. Skyhook electronic damper control.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 12.30

Brakes: Brembo system including cross-drilled and ventilated discs all-round. Front: 330x32mm discs grabbed by fixed four-piston callipers. Rear: 330x28mm grabbing four-piston callipers. ABS and EBD and MSP stability control.

Wheels: Seven-spoke 20-inch alloys standard on Sport GT model.

Tyres: Front: 245/35 ZR20. Rear: 285/30 ZR20.







 

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