Overview Released in Australia in October 2002, the Maserati M138 Coupe was a four-seat coupe. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the Coupe was powered by a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine – supplied by Ferrari – which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing, dry sump lubrication and a compression ratio of […]
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Review: Maserati M338 3200 GT (1999-02)
Overview Released in Australia in July 1999, the Maserati M338 3200 GT was a rear-wheel drive coupe. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the 3200 GT was powered by a 3.2-litre twin turbo petrol V8 engine mated to either a four-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. The 3200 GT was 4510 mm long, 1822 mm wide, […]
Review: Maserati 228 (1989-92)
Overview Released in Australia in March 1989, the Maserati 228 was a mid-size, luxury coupe. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, and styled by Pierangelo Andreani, the Maserati 228 was powered by a 2.8-litre V6 petrol engine with two water-cooled IHI turbochargers, a single overhead cam, three valves per cylinder and Weber electronic injection and ignition. The […]
Review: Maserati 425i (1987-89)
Overview Released in Australia in August 1987, the Maserati 425i was a rear-wheel drive, luxury sedan. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the 425i was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with three valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, Weber electronic injection, two IHI turbochargers and air-to-air intercoolers. The 425i was fitted with a five-speed manual […]
Review: Maserati 430 (1989-94)
Review: Maserati Mk.I 430 (1989-91) Overview Released in Australia in October 1989, the Maserati Mk.I 430 was a rear-wheel drive, luxury sedan. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the 430 was powered by a 2.8-litre V6 petrol engine with two IHI turbochargers and air-to-air intercoolers, three valves per cylinder and twin overhead camshafts. The 430 was fitted […]
Review: Mahindra W8 XUV500 (2012-on)
Review: Mahindra W8.I XUV500 (2012-16) Overview Released in June 2012, the Mahindra W8 Series I (W8.I XUV500 was a seven-seat SUV, available in rear- and all-wheel drive models. Manufactured at Mahindra’s Chakan & Nashik plant in India, the XUV500 was powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. […]
Review: Maserati 222 (1988-95)
Review: Maserati Mk.I 222 (1988-90) Overview Released in Australia in October 1988, the Maserati Mk.I 222 was a five-seat coupe. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the 222 range initially consisted of the 222 E which was powered by a 2.8-litre V6 petrol engine with three valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, two IHI water-cooled turbochargers and […]
Review: Mahindra S5 Pik-Up cab chassis (2008-17)
Review: Mahindra S5.I Pik-Up cab chassis (2008-09) Overview Released in December 2008, the Mahindra S5 Series I (S5.I) Pik-Up cab chassis was available in single and dual cab bodies and with rear- or four-wheel drive. Manufactured in India, the Pik-Up was powered by a 2.5-litre intercooled, common-rail turbo-diesel engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. […]
Review: Mahindra S5 Pik-Up utility (2007-17)
Review: Mahindra S5.I Pik-Up utility (2007-09) Overview Released in June 2007, the Mahindra S5 Series I (S5.I) Pik-Up utility was available in single and dual cab bodies and with rear- or four-wheel drive. Manufactured in India, the Pik-Up was powered by a 2.5-litre intercooled, common-rail turbo-diesel engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The part-time […]
Review: Lotus Series III Exige (2013-21)
Overview Released in April 2013, the Lotus Series III Exige S was initially available as mid-engined coupe, with roadster models following in early 2014. Manufactured in Hethel, England, the rear-wheel drive Exige S was powered by a 3.5-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine that was initially mated to a six-speed manual transmission; six-speed automatic transmissions, however, […]