Comparison between Quattroporte 4 and 3200 GT

[Enz0]

I've made this with drawings in the brochures. I hope it interests someone.

 

[philw696]

That's very Cool.

 

[Motorsport3]

That is pretty cool. Thank youbfor sharing. Wonder if the scale is exactly the same and if so are they based on the same platform.

 

[Enz0]

That is pretty cool. Thank youbfor sharing. Wonder if the scale is exactly the same and if so are they based on the same platform.

The scale is the same. Quattroporte’s platform evolved to the 3200’s.

 

[Twinspark]

The scale is the same. Quattroporte’s platform evolved to the 3200’s.

Not too sure about that, the QP4 has mcpherson all around while the 3200 moved to double wishbone. It could possibly be an evolution but without looking at them side by side can never be sure.

Interesting point is that the fuel door is in almost the same relative location, thats usually one of a platform’s “hard points”.

 

[Enz0]

Not too sure about that, the QP4 has mcpherson all around while the 3200 moved to double wishbone. It could possibly be an evolution but without looking at them side by side can never be sure.

Interesting point is that the fuel door is in almost the same relative location, thats usually one of a platform’s “hard points”.

The subframes are different, but their mounting points to the monocoque are very similar.

 

[Zep]

To me we are basically saying that they are about the same size. The point of platforming cars is to use more of the same unseen components. Most designs are evolutions of previous efforts so will look similar, but unless things like chassis legs and therefore subframes are exactly the same, the carry over of components or tooling and therefore reduction in development costs doesn’t exist.

I mean, let’s face it, the Italian car industry is renowned for developing two (or more) completely different designs to do the same thing at the same time. That’s why they were always going bust. From my perspective that means an outward similarity is no indicator of commonality.

It is a great picture though.

 

[Tallman]

The Quattroporte IV was designed by Gandini whereas the 3200 GT was designed by Giugiaro (ItalDesign) so it’s not that likely that they are very much related - the QP IV was basically a stretched BiTurbo (80’s) so I doubt the 3200 would be based on such an old design.

 

[Enz0]

I’m not saying that they share the platform. I’m saying that the 3200 is not a clean sheet design.

Their platforms, mainly the floor pans, share many hard points. It’s clear that the 3200’s evolved from the Quattroporte’s.

 

[Gazcw]

Add in the Turismo and the QPV and it would make a great bit of wall art.

 

[Twinspark]

The Quattroporte IV was designed by Gandini whereas the 3200 GT was designed by Giugiaro (ItalDesign) so it’s not that likely that they are very much related - the QP IV was basically a stretched BiTurbo (80’s) so I doubt the 3200 would be based on such an old design.

Its been done before in the car industry, the DB7 and XKR immediately come to mind. In fact its still being done today, the new Nissan Z is a reskinned 370Z (2009) which is an evolution of the 350Z (2003).

 

[Tallman]

This is what Maserati says:

The Biturbo era saw its conclusion with the introduction of the completely new 3200GT, presented in 1998 and made through 2002. With the 3200GT, Maserati returned to its roots with a true Gran Turismo in the great tradition of the brand. It was a completely new vehicle, powered by a substantially modified V8 engine from the Shamal and Quattroporte IV. Producing 370 hp, it was offered with a six-speed manual ZF transmission or a four-speed automatic gearbox. The design from Giugiaro was, just like his creations for Maserati in the past, a true masterpiece, and this model was primarily responsible for the global revival of the brand that began in 1998. Its boomerang-shaped taillights were the first on a production car to use LED technology.

 

[DLax69]

This is what Maserati says:

The Biturbo era saw its conclusion with the introduction of the completely new 3200GT, presented in 1998 and made through 2002. With the 3200GT, Maserati returned to its roots with a true Gran Turismo in the great tradition of the brand. It was a completely new vehicle, powered by a substantially modified V8 engine from the Shamal and Quattroporte IV. Producing 370 hp, it was offered with a six-speed manual ZF transmission or a four-speed automatic gearbox. The design from Giugiaro was, just like his creations for Maserati in the past, a true masterpiece, and this model was primarily responsible for the global revival of the brand that began in 1998. Its boomerang-shaped taillights were the first on a production car to use LED technology.

Oh, yeah, like we are gonna believe  them!!!

 

[Tallman]

Oh, yeah, like we are gonna believe  them!!!

Now I know why so many conspiracy theories come from the US

 

[zagatoes30]

The picture is cool