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Maserati Quattroporte Base (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Maserati Quattroporte Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Maserati Quattroporte is regarded as a Luxury built in Italy with prices starting at $222,500 before on-road costs.
This Maserati Quattroporte is powered by a 3.2L 8-cylinder engine that has 247 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.
The Maserati Quattroporte measures 1380mm (54.3 inches) in height, 4550mm (179.1 inches) in length, 1810mm (71.3 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1675kg (3692.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Quattroporte Base comes standard with 225/40 R17 front tyres and 245/40 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
131.94 - 149.97 kW/t
72.45 kW/t
149.97 kW/t
Boot Space
495 litres
410 litres
990 litres
Price
$189,000 - $222,500
$78,950
$353,600
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 - 10 years
2 years
6 years
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Dimensions
4,550 mm
1,810 mm
1,380 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,550 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,810 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,775 mm |
| Load Capacity | 400 mm |
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Explore Maserati Quattroporte Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Intercooler Compressor: yes
Number of Compressors: 2
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 80
Engine (cc): 3217
Compression Ratio: 7.3
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 3.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 80
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 21.1
Capacity (L): 80
Clock
Type: Analogue
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Oil Temperature
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 9.4
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 11
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 21
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 20.3
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 12
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 20.3
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 11
Performance
Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 24.9
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 260
Maximum Speed (mph): 162
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 336
Maximum Power (kW): 247
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 333
Maximum Torque (Nm): 450
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Wood
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 495
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10775
Front Track (in): 59.9
Front Track (mm): 1522
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 54.3
Overall Height (mm): 1380
Overall Length (in): 179.1
Overall Length (mm): 4550
Overall Width (in): 71.3
Overall Width (mm): 1810
Rear Track (in): 59.1
Rear Track (mm): 1502
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Suede
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2075
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4575
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1675
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3693
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 10
Radio Type: Am/Fm
RDS: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Capacity: 10
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 4
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 3
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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