Performance Review: Maserati Quattroporte II Tipo 130 3.0 V6 - [1974]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Quattroporte Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Quattroporte II Tipo 130 3.0 V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1974. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 and the 1974 Lancia Stratos 2.5 V6.This particular Maserati Quattroporte has a 2965cc Naturally Aspirated 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 1600 kgs (3527 lbs) this makes the Maserati Quattroporte II Tipo 130 3.0 V6 in the same weight category as the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Quattroporte shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2965cc 12V V6 engine produces 220 bhp (164 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 200 lb-ft (271.1 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 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 1998 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo RT (162.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Quattroporte.

The Maserati Quattroporte has a Power to weight ratio of 137.5 bhp per ton and 125.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1974 Quattroporte competing with the 1998 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo RT (162.4 bhp per ton) or the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive28i (162.1 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 125.0 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 1986 Lancia Thema 2.9 V8 8.32 (150.0 lb-ft per ton) or the .

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.8 secs, this made the Maserati Quattroporte II Tipo 130 3.0 V6 as fast as the 2012 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 (8.50 secs) the 2004 Land-Rover Discovery 3 4.4 V8 (8.50 secs) the 2000 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 150 (8.50 secs) the or the 1997 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (8.50 secs). This Maserati Quattroporte II Tipo 130 3.0 V6 is also faster than the 2012 Jaguar XJ V6 (8.60 secs) the 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 (8.60 secs) the 2004 Audi A4 1.8T Sport (8.60 secs) the and the 2003 Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0 FSI (8.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Quattroporte and the 2002 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Quattroporte on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.81 secs @ 86.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe (15.75 secs), the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26R (15.75 secs), and the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 (15.75 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1974 version of the Maserati Quattroporte II Tipo 130 3.0 V6 has a maximum speed of 131mph.

Top Speed of the 1974 Quattroporte equals the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (142 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1974 Maserati Quattroporte II Tipo 130 3.0 V6 then how about the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (142 mph), the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (142 mph), or the 2013 Lexus IS 350 (142 mph).

Related Links:

1974 Quattroporte Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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