Originally using a 4.2-litre example of
the V8, this was later upgraded to a 4.9-litre unit. The final version
was called the Royale and featured a more powerful engine, 53 examples
were built. Production continued until 1988, by which time Maserati had
produced around 2,088 cars. A new Quattroporte emerged in 1996, see the
Biturbo (of which it was a variant) page.
Citroens increasing influence led to the
development of a new four-door saloon, or Quattroporte II. This used the
engine, transmission and suspension from the Citroen SM (ie a front wheel
drive V6 !) allied to a Bertone designed body together with Citroens hydraulically
powered steering and brakes. Five examples were made before new ownership
(now De Tomaso) brought about a change of direction and the donation of
another car to use as a starting point. The De
Tomaso Deauville now provided the chassis and much of the running gear,
but at least it was a rear wheel drive V8 in the Maserati tradition.
Technical Details (series III)
| Engine | 4136cc with 255bhp
4930cc (93.9x89mm) with 280bhp (later 300bhp) |
| Suspension | front : independent with double wishbone and coil springs
rear : transverse and longitudinal arms with coil springs |
| Brakes | discs all round |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual or 3 speed automatic |
| Kerb weight | Quattroporte II : 1300kg
Quattroporte Royale : 2100kg |
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