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Maserati Royale - 1976 | 
| The first maserati royale quattroporte ii was introduced at the 1963 turin show and powered by a civilized version of the modenese firms famous twin-cam competition engine. It never sold in the anticipated numbers, but production continued until 1969, when it was replaced by an entirely new model which coachwork apart was effectively a four-door citroen sm. | Specifications performance
Top speed of 150 mph
engine typedrivetrain: Water-cooled, double-overhead-cam, v6
displacement 2,950 cc (2.93 u power rating 300 hp
transmission 5-speed manual (optional 3-speed automatic)
chassis: Steel monocoque; Front and rear independent suspension by coil and wishbone; Ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes; 4,290 lbs. |
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Short-lived hybrid
announced in 1974, the quattroporte went into production late because of industrial disputes. This was during the period when citroen held a majority of the shares in maserati, but the new quattroporte only lasted as long as the troubled relationship between paris and modena. As soon as maserati regained its independence under alejandro de tomaso, the hybrid v6 bit the dust. Ultimately, only five of the v6 cars were built.
the quattroporte v8
not long after, in 1978, a v8 version of the quattroporte ii, with conventional suspension replacing the hydropneumatic system from the sm, was announced. The coachwork was new, with an elegant simplicity of line and a radiator grille resembling that of a mercedes. This version
known currently in europe as the royale and simply as quattroporte in the United States continues to be produced.
The ultimate incarnation of the older quattroporte, the maserati royale is still powered by the classic maserati double-overhead-cam engine descended from the firms racing engine of the fifties. |
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