Verdict
C
← Maserati Quattroporte · 2003-2012 · V (M139)
Maserati Quattroporte V (M139)
Headline trim: Sport GT S 4.7 V8 — 433 bhp, 0-60 in 5.1s.
BHP
433 bhp
0–60
5.1 s
Top speed
177 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
£8,000-£24,000
Strengths
- Ferrari-derived F136 V8 sounds glorious
- Pininfarina styling has aged well
- Long-wheelbase cabin space
Weaknesses
- DuoSelect gearbox awful in traffic
- Reliability nervy
- Brutal depreciation continues
Notable tech
- Maserati M139 platform
- Four-door saloon
- Ferrari F136 4.2 V8 (early), 4.7 V8 (later)
- DuoSelect 6-speed automated manual (early), ZF 6AT (later)
- RWD only
- Sport GT S top trim
Common issues
- DuoSelect roughness
- Variator/timing chain on 4.2
- Suspension bushes
- Electrical gremlins
- Trim ageing
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across V (M139)'s life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
4.2 V8
BHP395
Torque451 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top171 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
GearboxDuoSelect / 6AT
Sport GT 4.2 V8
BHP400
Torque460 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top171 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
GearboxDuoSelect / 6AT
S 4.7 V8
BHP425
Torque490 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top174 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
Sport GT S 4.7 V8
BHP433
Torque490 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top177 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT