Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte AM 107 4.1 V8 - [1963]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte AM 107 4.1 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1963. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1964 Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 and the 1963 Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12.This particular Maserati Quattroporte has a 4136cc Naturally Aspirated 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 1728 kgs (3809 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte AM 107 4.1 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Quattroporte shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 4136cc 32V V8 engine produces 260 bhp (193 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 267 lb-ft (362.0 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 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 1997 Mercedes SL Class 500 (175.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 150.4 bhp per ton and 154.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1963 Quattroporte competing with the 1997 Mercedes SL Class 500 (175.3 bhp per ton) or the 1996 Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 Lusso (175.1 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 154.5 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 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (179.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Dodge Ram Sport RT (179.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.6 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte AM 107 4.1 V8 as fast as the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 (8.30 secs) the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (8.30 secs) the 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe (8.30 secs) the or the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Lupo 1.6 GTi (8.30 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte AM 107 4.1 V8 is also faster than the 2007 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR (8.40 secs) the 2006 Peugeot 207 CC GT (8.40 secs) the 2003 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.2 16V (8.40 secs) the and the 1996 Peugeot 106 16v GTi (8.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Quattroporte and the 1970 Chevrolet Malibu 5.7 V8 Turbo Hydra-Matic

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Quattroporte on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.33 secs @ 89.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Chevrolet Malibu 5.7 V8 Turbo Hydra-Matic (15.26 secs), the 1986 Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 (15.29 secs), and the 1953 Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 1900 Touring Coupe (15.30 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1963 version of the Maserati Quattroporte AM 107 4.1 V8 has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 1963 Quattroporte equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1963 Maserati Quattroporte AM 107 4.1 V8 then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

Related Links:

1963 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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