Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS 4.7 V8 - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS 4.7 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Maserati Quattroporte has a 4691cc 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, Coupe 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 1990 kgs (4387 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS 4.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Quattroporte shares the same bhp with the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (455 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 433 bhp (322 kW) @ 700 rpm similar to the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (455 bhp) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (454 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 361 lb-ft (489.4 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 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 1969 AMC AMX /3 6.4L V8 (242.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 217.5 bhp per ton and 181.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Quattroporte competing with the 1969 AMC AMX /3 6.4L V8 (242.5 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Porsche Cayman S 3.4l (242.4 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 181.4 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 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX S (206.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Ferrari California 4.3 V8 (206.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (5.10 secs) the or the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS 4.7 V8 is also faster than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs) the and the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.20 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 13.69 secs @ 99.9 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 2009 version of the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 177mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 Quattroporte equals the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS 4.7 V8 then how about the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph), the 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (188 mph), or the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (188 mph).

Related Links:

2009 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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