Model featured:V8
Maserati Quattroporte IV
At the height of Fiat's styling prowess, Maserati was confident to be more adventurous with Quattroporte IV from 1994. Designed by Marcello Gandini, who had penned the Lamborghini Countach, the new car was smaller, very aerodynamic (0.31 cd), and featured Gandini's trademark angular rear wheel arch.
A 2.8 litre Biturbo V6 was installed, producing 280 hp (208 kW), reaching a top speed of 255 km/h (158 mph) while the Italians even had a 2.0 litre Biturbo V6 producing 283 hp (211 kW) on their price list. A V8 3.2 litre Biturbo was announced in 1995, developing 335 hp (247 kW) and reaching 270 km/h (170 mph).
When Ferrari took over Maserati, it introduced a Quattroporte Evoluzione in 1998. This improved model saw the famous oval Maserati clock disappear from the interior.
Performance
- power: 247kW | 335bhp
- top speed: 270kmh | 170mph
- 0-100 kmh: 5.8 seconds
Engine
- capacity: 3217cc
- cylinders: 8
- configuration: V8
Other
- production dates: 1994-2001
- total produced: 1,138
- variants: V6 Evo; V8
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