MASERATI Quattroporte
VI (M156) / M156 / M156/M157 (3rd facelift) / VI (M157) / 2010-2019 / 4-door sedan / Luxury Sports Sedan / Sedan
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2010 MASERATI Quattroporte AM 642 V8 (4.2L) (M156)
M156 / AM 642 V8 (4.2L) / Naturally aspirated 4.2L Ferrari-derived V8, DOHC, 32-valve
2012 MASERATI Quattroporte N/A (Maserati V8 N/A) 4.7L/M157 3.0L V6 Diesel (Europe only) (M156)
M156 / N/A (Maserati V8 N/A) 4.7L, M157 3.0L V6 Diesel (Europe only) / The 2012 Quattroporte M156 featured a naturally aspirated 4.7L V8 gasoline engine as the main globally available powerplant, with a European-market 3.0L V6 turbodiesel (M157 variant) offered in select markets.
2016 MASERATI Quattroporte M157 EVO 3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo/Ferrari F136 Y 3.8L V8 Twin-Turbo (M156)
M156 / M157 EVO 3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo, Ferrari F136 Y 3.8L V8 Twin-Turbo / 2016 Quattroporte offered mainly with 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (M157 EVO) and for selected markets a 3.8L V8 (Ferrari F136 Y) with outputs ranging 404-523 hp depending on market and variant.
2017 MASERATI Quattroporte N61B60/N50B30M0 (M157)
M157 / N61B60, N50B30M0, N65B44T / 2017 Quattroporte available with V6 3.0L twin-turbocharged engines and V8 3.8L twin-turbocharged engine variants; market dependent
2019 MASERATI Quattroporte Z670/Z670S (M156)
M156 / Z670, Z670S / 3.0L twin-turbo V6 and 3.8L twin-turbo V8 engines offered; V6 more common globally, V8 primarily in US and select markets
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | technical-profile | AM 642 V8 (4.2L) | 4.244 L (4,244 cc) | Sequential multipoint fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | N/A (Maserati V8 N/A) 4.7L, M157 3.0L V6 Diesel (Europe only) | 4691 cc (4.7L V8), 2987 cc (3.0L V6 diesel) | Multi-point fuel injection (V8 gasoline), Common Rail direct injection (V6 diesel) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | M157 EVO 3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo, Ferrari F136 Y 3.8L V8 Twin-Turbo | 2979 cc (V6), 3769 cc (V8) | Direct injection with twin-turbocharging |
| 2017 | technical-profile | N61B60, N50B30M0, N65B44T | 3.0L (2979 cc) V6; 3.8L (3750 cc) V8 | Direct Injection with turbocharging |
| 2019 | technical-profile | Z670, Z670S | 2997 cc (V6), 3799 cc (V8) | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | AM 642 V8 (4.2L) | Fully synthetic 5W-40 motor oil meeting Maserati specifications | Approx. 9.5 liters (service fill including filter) | ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent as per Maserati specification |
| 2012 | N/A (Maserati V8 N/A) 4.7L, M157 3.0L V6 Diesel (Europe only) | Synthetic 5W-40 fully synthetic oil meeting Maserati specifications | Approx. 9 liters including filter – service-fill volume includes filter change | ZF Lifeguard 8 synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2016 | M157 EVO 3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo, Ferrari F136 Y 3.8L V8 Twin-Turbo | Use synthetic 5W-40 fully synthetic oil approved per Maserati standards | Approx. 9.5 liters (service-fill including filter change) | Maserati recommended ATF (typically Mopar ATF+4 or equivalent) |
| 2017 | N61B60, N50B30M0, N65B44T | Fully synthetic 5W-40 high performance motor oil | Approx. 8.5 liters (service fill with filter change applies) | Use ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8 or equivalent synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2019 | Z670, Z670S | Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40 approved for Maserati petrol engines | Approximately 8.5 liters service fill including filter (varies by engine) | ZF LifeguardFluid 8 or equivalent |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AM 642 V8 (4.2L), N/A (Maserati V8 N/A) 4.7L, M157 3.0L V6 Diesel (Europe only), M157 EVO 3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo, Ferrari F136 Y 3.8L V8 Twin-Turbo, N61B60, N50B30M0, N65B44T, Z670, Z670S
- Transmissions: Not available for 2010 model, 6-speed ZF automatic with manual shift mode, ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent as per Maserati specification, Not available in 2012; only automatic transmissions offered, ZF 8-speed automatic with manual mode, ZF Lifeguard 8 synthetic automatic transmission fluid, Not offered for 2016; all Quattroportes use ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic
- Tire sizes: Front: 245/40ZR19, Rear: 275/35ZR19, Front: 255/40ZR19, Rear: 285/35ZR19, 245/45 ZR19 front, 285/40 ZR19 rear (varies with packages), 245/40ZR20 front, 285/35ZR20 rear, Front: 245/40 ZR20, Rear: 285/35 ZR20
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: Fully synthetic 5W-40 motor oil meeting Maserati specifications / Synthetic 5W-40 fully synthetic oil meeting Maserati specifications / Use synthetic 5W-40 fully synthetic oil approved per Maserati standards / Fully synthetic 5W-40 high performance motor oil
- Transmission fluid: ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent as per Maserati specification / ZF Lifeguard 8 synthetic automatic transmission fluid / Maserati recommended ATF (typically Mopar ATF+4 or equivalent) / Use ZF Lifeguard Fluid 8 or equivalent synthetic automatic transmission fluid
- Coolant: Approx. 10 liters / Approx. 12 liters / Approximately 10 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 coolant resistant / DOT 4 high performance brake fluid / DOT 4 standard / DOT 4 specification
Known problems
- Early engine electronics issues (corrected during production)
- Air suspension sensor faults on models equipped
- High cost of maintenance and parts
- Timing chain wear (V8 engines at high mileage)
- Electrical system quirks
- Air suspension compressor failures in some units
- Turbocharger wastegate rattle (V6)
- Electronic throttle issues
- High maintenance cost
- Turbocharger wastegate issues reported on high mileage V6
- Electrical system glitches with infotainment units
- Electronic throttle issues in V6 versions