Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo 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 3799cc 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 1860 kgs (4100 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo 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 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 3799cc 32V V8 engine produces 523 bhp (390 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 524 lb-ft (710.4 Nm) @ 2250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 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 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.2 (305.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 281.1 bhp per ton and 281.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Quattroporte competing with the 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.2 (305.8 bhp per ton) or the 2014 Mercedes GT S AMG (305.7 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 281.7 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 1969 AMC AMX /3 6.4L V8 (306.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (306.2 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 GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo 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 GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo 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 1948 Ferrari 166 MM

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Quattroporte on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.58 secs @ 108.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1948 Ferrari 166 MM (12.52 secs), the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (12.52 secs), and the 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.0 (12.53 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 178mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 Quattroporte equals the 2014 Mercedes GT AMG (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 GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2014 Mercedes GT AMG (189 mph), the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2 V8 C7 (189 mph), or the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (189 mph).

Related Links:

2016 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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