Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
The fifth generation of the Maserati Quattroporte was unveiled in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was a two-year gap after the last, fourth generation, Quattroporte rolled out from the factory.
The wait worth it. The new sport-executive car was not only faster, but it looked way better. Its predecessor was designed in the '90s and it was outdated. The 2003 Quattroporte had the four-door configuration from Maserati and an engine designed by Ferrari.
The flowing, aerodynamic, shape of the Quattroporte was designed by Ken Okuyama at the Pininfarina studio. Its big and low grille, small headlights, and raked A-pillars mimicked a sports car. The three vents on the front fenders and curved beltline confirmed the car's appeal for sport. The small, triangular, taillights were designed with the U.S. market in mind, where the brake-lights had to be mounted on a fixed body panel. There was no light on the trunk lid.
Inside, the Quattroporte featured a luxurious interior, with leather seats, wood trim on the dashboard, and the center stack. The infotainment unit was not that big as it was used for other premium car-makers from that time. The steering wheel featured several buttons for various functions. The comfortable front seats and the rear profiled bench were designed for comfort, not for sporty driving.
Under the hood, the Quattroporte was offered with only one engine option, a 4.2-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine. It was mated as standard to a 6-speed manual, while a 6-speed automatic was on the options list. In that segment, the manual gearbox was not that common anymore.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 6AT RWD (400 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4244 cm3 |
Power: | 295 KW @ 7000 RPM 401 HP @ 7000 RPM 396 BHP @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 333 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 451 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 171 mph (275 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 ZR18 (Front) - 285/40 ZR18 (Rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.9 in (5052 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.3/62.8 in (1,582/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.6 in (3063 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.1 mpg US (23.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 370 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4244 cm3 |
Power: | 295 KW @ 7000 RPM 401 HP @ 7000 RPM 396 BHP @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 333 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 451 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 171 mph (275 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 ZR18 (Front) - 285/40 ZR18 (Rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.9 in (5052 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.3/62.8 in (1,582/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.6 in (3063 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.1 mpg US (23.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 370 g/km |