1997 Maserati Quattroporte

    New from

    $189,000 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

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    About the Maserati Quattroporte

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Maserati Quattroporte is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $189,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $222,500 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Quattroporte available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.8L turbo multi-point injection (209kW/413Nm) and 3.2L turbo multi-point injection (247kW/450Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 1997 Quattroporte is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    131.94 - 149.97 kW/t
    66.87 kW/t
    149.97 kW/t
    Boot Space
    495 litres
    390 litres
    600 litres
    Price
    $189,000 - $222,500
    $69,990
    $222,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 - 9 years
    4 years
    7 years

    1997 Maserati Quattroporte Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Disc Player Capacity: 10
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Rubbing Strip
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Rubbing Strip
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 135.45
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 495
      • Front Track (mm): 1522
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10775
      • Overall Height (mm): 1380
      • Overall Length (mm): 4550
      • Overall Width (mm): 1810
      • Rear Track (mm): 1502
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2650
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 94
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 7.4
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2.8
      • Engine (cc): 2790
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Intercooler Compressor
      • Number Of Compressors: 2
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 67
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 21.1
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
      • Oil Temperature Type: Gauge
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 12
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 18.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 25.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 255
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 158
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 284
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 209
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 413
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 306
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Suede
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.25
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 3
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Manual
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1960
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1543
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    1997 Maserati Quattroporte Dimensions

    1380mm
    1810mm
    4550mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1997 Maserati Quattroporte Towing Capacity

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    1997 Maserati Quattroporte Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Maserati Quattroporte?

    The Maserati Quattroporte offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Maserati Quattroporte FAQs

    The cheapest Maserati Quattroporte is the Base that starts from $189,000.

    The most expensive Maserati Quattroporte is the Base that starts from $222,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Maserati Quattroporte is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Maserati Quattroporte is the Base which measures 1810mm wide, 4550mm in length and sits 1380mm tall.

    The most powerful Maserati Quattroporte is the Base which has 247kW of power from its 3.2L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Maserati Quattroporte is built in Italy and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Maserati Quattroporte is the Base which weighs 2075 kg (kerb weight).

    The Maserati Quattroporte uses Unleaded.

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