2008 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
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- Photo: 2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT in Blu Mediterraneo, Front Left, 08-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Maserati Quattroporte M139 FL Nero Carbonio (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 (50544444988) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Maserati Quattroporte V (side view) by Maksim Sidorov, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT in Blu Mediterraneo, Rear Left, 08-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is a 4.2-liter V8 with an automatic 6-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $128,165 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The Quattroporte measures 198.9 inches long on a 120.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,387 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $128,165 ($193,468 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $129,515 ($195,506 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,350 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Ferrari F136 V8 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 79.8 |
| Injection Type | Port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 23.8 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 18-in. |
| Tires Front | 245/45ZR18 |
| Tires Rear | 285/40ZR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198.9 in |
| Width | 74.6 in |
| Height | 56.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in |
| Front Track | 62.3 in |
| Rear Track | 62.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,387 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Maserati QUATTROPORTE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 13, 2013 · SUSPENSION:REAR
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Consequence: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
NHTSA campaign 13V196000
Jan 6, 2009 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Consequence: IN TIME, THIS COULD LEAD TO NOISE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, AND FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD RESULTING IN DAMAGE OR SEPARATION OF THE SUSPENSION ARM. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
NHTSA campaign 09V001000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Maserati QUATTROPORTE
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Maserati QUATTROPORTE (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.