Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Biturbo - [1996]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Biturbo is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1996. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 and the 1996 Ferrari F50 GT1 4.7l V12.This particular Maserati Quattroporte has a 3217cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Quattroporte shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. 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 1560 kgs (3439 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Biturbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Quattroporte shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 3217cc 32V V8 engine produces 330 bhp (246 kW) @ 6400 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 332 lb-ft (450.1 Nm) @ 4400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.4 V8 (236.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 211.5 bhp per ton and 212.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1996 Quattroporte competing with the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.4 V8 (236.4 bhp per ton) or the 1998 Maserati 3200 GT FH 3.2 Turbo (236.2 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 212.8 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 2018 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (237.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Mercedes SL Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 (237.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.0 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Biturbo as fast as the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (5.80 secs) the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (5.80 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (5.80 secs) the or the 2017 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 280 (5.80 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Biturbo is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic Wagon (5.90 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (5.90 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.90 secs) the and the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 (5.90 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 13.7 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 1996 version of the Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Biturbo has a maximum speed of 168mph.

Top Speed of the 1996 Quattroporte equals the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1996 Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Biturbo then how about the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph), the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (179 mph), or the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (179 mph).

Related Links:

1996 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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