Maserati Biturbo
Year of manufacture: 1984
Power: 190 hp
Engine displacement:2,491 cm3
Number of cylinders/valves: 6/3
Weight: 2,180 kg
Catalog number: 106
This is a two-door 2+2 coupe. It was introduced in December 1981.
History
The car was designed by Pierangelo Andreani, who was also the head of Maserati’s Centro Stile. All Maserati models introduced from the launch of the Biturbo in 1981 until 1997 were based on the original Biturbo architecture.
When Alejandro de Tomaso acquired Maserati in 1976, he had ambitious plans. He wanted to combine Maserati’s prestige with a sports car that would still be affordable and replace the cheaper models that traditionally made up the Maserati lineup during the period when the company was owned by Citroën.
Engines
It was the first mass-produced car to use a twin-turbocharged engine. It also represented the first mass-produced engine with three valves per cylinder in this specification.
In 1984 and 1985, the 2.5 L V6 models used a single Weber carburetor under a pressurized smooth aluminum alloy intake fed by twin turbochargers.
Maserati, American dealers, and sports car enthusiasts began experimenting with intercoolers.
Development
222
In May 1988, the models received a facelift, and the Biturbo name was dropped in favor of “222,” which stands for two doors, a two-liter engine, and second generation. The car bore visual traces of Gandini’s signature design language but featured a more rounded grille and hood like the 430 model, different side mirrors, and a spoiler. The 222 made its debut in 1988 at the Turin Motor Show.
2.24v
In December 1988, Maserati introduced the most powerful variant of the two-liter models, powered by a four-valve-per-cylinder engine. This was the first model to feature modern wraparound front and rear bodywork with integrated fog lights and deep side skirts.
Racing version
This is a more powerful variant of the 2.24v with increased output. It was first introduced in December 1990. Between 1991 and 1992, only 230 units were produced, all intended for the Italian market.
