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Maserati Quattroporte

The large saloon above the Ghibli, sharing its platform, its engines and its gearbox — so Ghibli knowledge applies directly. Air suspension on later cars is a separate system storing its own faults; a ride-height complaint belongs there rather than in the drivetrain.

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Maserati Quattroporte
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Generations

  • Fifth generation (M139) 2004–2012

    The Ferrari-derived 4.2 V8 with the DuoSelect automated manual, whose clutch learning and hydraulic pump are the recurring faults.

    Body styles
    Sedan
    Platform
    Maserati M139
    Engines
    • 4.2 V8 — F136 · petrol · 294–445 kW (394–597 hp)
    • 4.7 V8 — petrol
    Transmissions
    6-speed automated manual · 6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel drive
  • M156 2013–present

    Twin-turbo V6 and V8 petrol, plus the V6 diesel in Europe.

    Body styles
    Sedan
    Platform
    Maserati M156
    Engines
    • 3.0 twin-turbo V6 — F160 · petrol · 302 kW (405 hp) · 550 Nm (406 lb-ft)
    • 3.8 twin-turbo V8 — F154 · petrol · 390–427 kW (523–573 hp) · GTS and Trofeo
    • 3.0 V6 diesel — A630 · diesel · 600 Nm (443 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    8-speed ZF automatic · 8-speed ZF 8HP70 automatic
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel drive · Four-wheel drive

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