Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Maserati Quattroporte has a 2979cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Quattroporte shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Quattroporte's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1860 kgs (4100 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Quattroporte shares the same bhp with the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp)

In terms of power the 2979cc 24V V6 engine produces 404 bhp (301 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V6 throws out 406 lb-ft (550.4 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati Quattroporte you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1970 Iso Grifo Can-Am 7.4 V8 (242.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 217.2 bhp per ton and 218.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Quattroporte competing with the 1970 Iso Grifo Can-Am 7.4 V8 (242.2 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed (242.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati Quattroporte generating around 218.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (243.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 7.5L V8 (243.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Quattroporte and the 1969 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 7.5 V8

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Quattroporte on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.71 secs @ 99.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 7.5 V8 (13.65 secs), the 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S (13.66 secs), and the 1985 BMW 5 Series M5 E28 (13.66 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo has a maximum speed of 178mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 Quattroporte equals the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (189 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo then how about the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (189 mph), the 2014 Mercedes GT AMG (189 mph), or the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2 V8 C7 (189 mph).

Related Links:

2016 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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