Quattroporte Maserati Quattroporte III & IV

Mr. M

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Maserati had a mini Quattroporte event at the showroom for the launch. They displayed the Quattroporte V together with the Quattroporte III and IV. Enjoy the pictures...

Quattroporte IV, Quattroporte V and Quattroporte III

Quattroporte III (1979-1990)

How cool is this! An auto box with seat adjustment and lots more.

The doors handles of the yesteryear were so sublime - this was like a latch, and I love it.

The seats looked really comfortable.

Luxurious, no?

Twin pipes and a classic wide-body stance.

A very typical front.

Quattroporte IV (1994-2000)

I must say, this is a very disappointing car. It seemed as if it was a downgrade from the III; interior materials weren't as good, it felt really conventional and as far as I can remember, it used Citroen's pneumatic suspension which was very problematic.

A very plain interior, lacks much of the sense of occasion from the III.

Rear legroom's just decent.

See what I mean with a downgrade? These door handles look pathetic...

First reminded me of an Alfa.

 

LaArtist

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IV is my fav..its just so hot

 

Mr. M

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The Artist said:

IV is my fav..its just so hot

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V's my favourite, then III and then IV. The QP IV just felt and looked like quite a departure from the V and IV. For example, the trademark Maser trident on the C-pillar is in both the QP V and QP III but not in the QP IV. Also, the blue/red gauges in the V were carried from the III but somehow lost in transition in the IV.

One thing I like about the IV though are those seats - they're so supple and plush, just like armchairs.

 

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The older Quattroporte's were so friggin classy and gorgeous! Especially the IV. Beautiful cannot describe that car. I was lusting for that baby during the 1990s. Just beautiful, beautiful!

Mind if I post this on Carspin?

 

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cawimmer430 said:

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No problem, just acknowledge me.

 

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Mirage77 said:

No problem, just acknowledge me.

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SOP.

 

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cawimmer430 said:

SOP.

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What's SOP?

 

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Mirage77 said:

What's SOP?

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Standard Operating Procedure


I always give credit where credit is due.

 

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cawimmer430 said:

Standard Operating Procedure


I always give credit where credit is due.

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Thanks Chris.

 

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Mirage77 said:

Thanks Chris.

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No problem. I'm going to sign off now, but I will post it later on Carspin.

 

MikeJ

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Great pics Mirage.
I've always liked the exterior looks of the IV... the interior is another matter. Btw I believe it was the III which used the Citroen suspension. The IV had enough problems without it, mind you. Nevertheless, I wouldn't mind having one of the later V8-engined 3.2-liter IV's (the earlier cars used 2.0 and 2.8 twin-turbo V6s)...

 

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MikeJ said:

Great pics Mirage.
I've always liked the exterior looks of the IV... the interior is another matter. Btw I believe it was the III which used the Citroen suspension. The IV had enough problems without it, mind you. Nevertheless, I wouldn't mind having one of the later V8-engined 3.2-liter IV's (the earlier cars used 2.0 and 2.8 twin-turbo V6s)...

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Thanks for clearing that up MikeJ. From your posts I can tell you're really well-versed with classic cars...

 

Nicholai_AMG

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• Feb 10, 2007

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yeah good thread!

my dad had a Quattroporte III 425 Biturbo
I remember the mad noise she did!! great car but too fragile!! and needs a lot of maintenance


here's some details

http://quattroporte.online.fr/qp3_brochure.htm

 

Mr. M

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• Feb 13, 2007

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Nicholai_AMG said:

great car but too fragile!! and needs a lot of maintenance

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I see Quattroporte's of old and new aren't all that different.

 

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• Feb 13, 2007

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Mirage77 said:

Quattroporte IV (1994-2000)

I must say, this is a very disappointing car. It seemed as if it was a downgrade from the III; interior materials weren't as good, it felt really conventional and as far as I can remember, it used Citroen's pneumatic suspension which was very problematic.

A very plain interior, lacks much of the sense of occasion from the III.

Rear legroom's just decent.

See what I mean with a downgrade? These door handles look pathetic...

First reminded me of an Alfa.

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The Quattroporte IV was designed by Marcello Gandini, the guy who also designed the Lamborghini Countach -- it has his signature rear wheel-arch kink.

 

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Rob said:

The Quattroporte IV was designed by Marcello Gandini, the guy who also designed the Lamborghini Countach -- it has his signature rear wheel-arch kink.

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I've read about that around - still, I feel the QP IV isn't one of his best works.

 

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• Feb 13, 2007

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Nice car, but it won't defeat the mighty M5.