Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione - [1998]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1998. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular Maserati Quattroporte has a 2790cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Quattroporte shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. 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 1543 kgs (3401 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Quattroporte shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2790cc 24V V6 engine produces 280 bhp (208 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V6 throws out 293 lb-ft (397.2 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

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 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 4Motion 2.0 Turbo (206.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 181.4 bhp per ton and 189.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1998 Quattroporte competing with the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 4Motion 2.0 Turbo (206.3 bhp per ton) or the 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur V8 (206.1 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 189.8 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 2012 Audi R8 5.2 V10 Spyder (214.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (214.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.9 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione as fast as the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.70 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (5.70 secs) the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (5.70 secs) the or the 2014 Abarth 695 Biposto 1.4 Turbo (5.70 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione is also faster than the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (5.80 secs) the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (5.80 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (5.80 secs) the and the 2017 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 280 (5.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Quattroporte and the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Quattroporte on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.42 secs @ 94.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (14.37 secs), the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (14.37 secs), and the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 Performance Pack (14.38 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1998 version of the Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione has a maximum speed of 162mph.

Top Speed of the 1998 Quattroporte equals the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (173 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1998 Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione then how about the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (173 mph), the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R 5.2 V8 (173 mph), or the 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (173 mph).

Related Links:

1998 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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