- Responsive 2.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engines
- Impressive dynamics
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- Dated styling
- High maintenance costs
Overview
Released in Australia in August 1987, the Maserati Biturbo was a five-seat coupe. In Australia, the Biturbo was solely available as the 2.5 Si variant, which was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with three valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, Weber-Marelli fuel injection, two IHI water-cooled turbochargers and two air-to-air intercoolers (mounted at the front of the engine). The Biturbo was fitted with a five-speed ZF manual transmission as standard, though a three-speed automatic transmission could also be ordered.
Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the Maserati Biturbo was 4135 mm long, 1714 mm wide, 1305 mm tall and had a 2514 mm long wheelbase. The Biturbo’s front suspension consisted of MacPherson struts with dual-rate telescopic dampers, coil springs and an anti-roll bar. At the rear, the Biturbo had semi-trailing arms, coil springs and dual-rate hydraulic telescopic dampers. The Biturbo was also fitted with a Torsen limited slip rear differential.
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Si | 2.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 | 5sp man., 3sp auto |
140 kW at 5500 rpm | 321 Nm at 3000 rpm |
Safety equipment
The Biturbo was not fitted with safety equipment such as ABS or airbags.
Features
Standard features for the Biturbo 2.5 Si included 14-inch alloy wheels with 205/55 VR14 tyres, air conditioning, leather trim, front fog lights, power windows and woodgrain interior trim.
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