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Maserati Biturbo Coupe Si 2.0 (205 Hp)
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Maserati Biturbo:
The Maserati Biturbo is a family of executive grand tourers produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati between 1981 and 1994. The original Biturbo was a two-door, four-seater notchback coupé featuring, as the name implies, a two-litre V6 engine with two turbochargers and a luxurious interior.
The car was designed by Pierangelo Andreani, Chief of Centro Stile Maserati up to 1981, somewhat influenced by the design of the then recent Quattroporte III....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe Overview:
Maserati Biturbo (Coupe). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Maserati Biturbo Coupe was produced before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing were established. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, and advanced crumple zones, typical for vehicles of its era.
Si 2.0 (205 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, exhilarating performance for a 2.0L engine of its time, thanks to its twin-turbo setup, providing rapid acceleration and a sporty driving feel.
Fuel Economy
Expect high fuel consumption due to its performance-oriented design and older engine technology. Not designed for fuel efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and elegant Italian styling
- • Luxurious interior for its era
- • Strong performance from twin-turbo engines (when working)
- • Exclusivity and unique character
- • Potential as a collector's item
Cons:
- • Notoriously poor reliability and build quality
- • Extremely high maintenance and repair costs
- • Prone to rust and electrical issues
- • Complex and temperamental mechanical systems
- • Historically poor resale value
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Spyder: 1985 - 1987).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Maserati |
| Model: | Biturbo |
| Generation: | Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | Si 2.0 (205 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 205 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | AM331 More details about the engine AM331 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.3 sec |
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