Cool Wall: 1979-1990 Maserati Quattroporte III

[Snikle]

Poll 1509: 1979-1990 Maserati Quattroporte III nominated by Snikle

Body Style: 4dr Sedan
Engine: 4.2L V8, 4.9L V8
Power: 252-296 hp
Torque: 258-295 lb-ft
Weight: 1780 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 3-speed auto
Drivetrain: FR

Spoiler: Additional Pictures

 

[Snikle]

I can't decide whether it's good-looking or not... But I'll go cool since it's a rare old Italian car that's always a neat sight in the U.S. (where I see one once a year around the Concours, but never in it.)

 

[Twisteddrift]

I can't decide whether it's good-looking or not... But I'll go cool since it's a rare old Italian car that's always a neat sight in the U.S. (where I see one once a year around the Concours, but never in it.)

If it was an American brand that made it, then I would say its meh at best. But since it's Maserati it's uncool for me. Just the body throws it of for me.

 

[Adamgp]

It sure is ugly.

SU

 

[ZGBox]

Meh
Really, not the best Quattroporte in my opinion.

 

[Neddo]

This so 1980 drive on Miami sunset but still with some Italian countryside flair. cool

 

[Tornado]

The Biturbo did this styling much better.

 

[05XR8]

SZ. When it was in Rocky, me and my brother yelled out "QuattroPORT!" in the theater.

 

[JohnBM01]

This Maserati sedan has a certain je ne sais quoi to its design. The additional pictures look better than the first picture. While I am not really a Maserati fan, this one is pretty cool. So I'm going Cool on this one.

 

[Centroid]

When this was released, I thought it was a breath of fresh air compared to other European luxury barges. However I think it has aged really badly, looking more like something from the start if 70s, rather than a car on the cusp of the 80s. Its not bad looking though. I will give it a low Cool.

 

[Liquid]

This is from Maserati's time impersonating Rover.

No thank you.

 

[Tornado]

SZ. When it was in Rocky, me and my brother yelled out "QuattroPORT!" in the theater.

Maybe trying to keep it on the road is actually why he was penniless in Rocky V.

 

[TheCracker]

"Nice Fiat" looks. Meh.

 

[Centroid]

This is from Maserati's time impersonating Rover.

No thank you.

I couldn't resist but point out that when this car was launched, Rovers looked like this:-

 

[Liquid]

I couldn't resist but point out that when this car was launched, Rovers looked like this:-View attachment 1177092

Rover trying to copy Ferrari stylistically for one specific model.
Maserati trying to copy Rover mechanically for every model.

 

[wheelhp]

today it just looks like an outdated 80s common car, not a very flattering pic but the design is elegant. Would look more in line with the times if someone spun the boxy look and cyberpunked it up.. didn't age well but its a 5 speed v8 "with horsepower" which makes it interesting.

If poll was open, I'd be inclined to mark it cool. But it would also depend on where I'm driving it