2013 Maserati Quattroporte Gets Turbo V6, Twin Turbo V8
The new 2013 Maserati Quattroporte isn’t making its official public debut until next year’s Detroit Auto Show, but now engine details are starting to surface.
It appears that the new Quattroporte will have two engine options: A 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 and a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8. The smaller V6 engine will pump out 410 hp while the V8 will churn out an impressive 530 hp.
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Both engines will feature aluminum blocks with direct injection and will be mated to a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission.
Based on those figures, the Quattroporte is expected to hit 60 mph from a standstill in about five seconds with the V6 and around 4.7 seconds with the V8. The V6 will offer a top speed of 177 mph, while the V8 will top out at 191 mph.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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