Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.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 2250 kgs (4960 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Quattroporte shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp)

In terms of power the 3799cc 32V V8 engine produces 572 bhp (426 kW) @ 6750 rpm similar to the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp) or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (563 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 2000 lb-ft (2711.6 Nm) @ 538 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the or the

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 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (279.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 254.2 bhp per ton and 888.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Quattroporte competing with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (279.1 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Holden HSV GTS Supercharger (279.0 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 888.8 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 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (888.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT (875.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than 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 and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Quattroporte and the 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Quattroporte on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.98 secs @ 105.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30 (12.92 secs), the 2014 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 (12.92 secs), and the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic Sportback (12.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 203mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 Quattroporte equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

Related Links:

2020 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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