Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo - [2017]

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 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L 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 1900 kgs (4188 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 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 2009 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2L V10 (300.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 275.2 bhp per ton and 275.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Quattroporte competing with the 2009 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2L V10 (300.2 bhp per ton) or the 2015 Audi A8 S8 Plus 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (300.0 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 275.7 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 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo Spider (300.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo 997 (300.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Quattroporte and the 1967 Pontiac GTO 6.6 Litre V8 HO

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Quattroporte on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.67 secs @ 108.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Pontiac GTO 6.6 Litre V8 HO (12.61 secs), the 2015 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive F30 LCI (12.62 secs), and the 1998 Mazda RX7 RZ (12.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 193mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Quattroporte equals the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte GTS 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph), the 2018 McLaren 600LT 3.8 V8 Bi-Turbo (204 mph), or the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (204 mph).

Related Links:

2017 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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