Maserati - Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte (meaning 4 doors) was a large saloon car available from 1964. Initially powered by Maseratis 4.1 litre V8 , it was designed by Frua and was manufactured by Vignale. With it's 5 speed manual gearbox (or automatic option) it was claimed to have a top speed of over 140mph. For 1966 the interior was changed and shortly after a 4.7 litre engine option.
The Quattroporte 2 was first unveiled in 1974, with Bertone bodywork. It was a product of Citroens influence on the Maserati. Built on an extended Citroen SM chassis but with a larger capacity 3 litre V6 engine, and of course front wheel drive. The financial collapse at Citroen did not help the project, during which time Maserati had developed an 8 cylinder version of the V8, but that is something else . .
Maserati Quattroporte and Maserati Quattroporte 2 tyre sizes:
The Maserati Quattroporte tyre size was initially 205R15, but as soon as the 215/70VR15 became available these were fitted, as listed in period, which was an improvement in handling over the 205 size. Blockley manufactures a superb 215/70VR15 suitable for the Quattroporte. See full details at the appropriate link below. Note that in period it was recommended that the Quattroporte tyres be fitted with inner tubes, and Blockley manufactures an inner tube with nickel plated metal valve stem as in period.
The Maserati Quattroporte 2 had a smaller tyre size 205/70VR15 which Blockley also produces. See details of both these Quattroporte tyre sizes at the links below:
