Getting 18 Miles a Gallon: The 2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT
Buyers of the Maserati Quattroporte are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Quattroporte has been one of the premier vehicles of the Maserati line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2007 model is no exception. The Maserati Quattroporte falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the Quattroporte have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The restyled Quattroporte Sport GT is equipped with a Maserati/Ferrari 4.2-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Ferrari 6-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Maserati.
The Quattroporte uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2007 Quattroporte is a traditional Bosch ME-7.3.2, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 23.80 gallons.
Quattroporte Sport GT Statistics
The Quattroporte is 198.90 inches long, 74.60 inches wide, and 56.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 120.60 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $110,600 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The Quattroporte Sport GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In 2006 and 2007 the Quattroporte Sport GT was availble in the exterior colors of Custom Exterior Color. Additional options were made available by the factory.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Maserati, specifically a Quattroporte.
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