Maserati 430
The Maserati 430 was launched in 1987 to be sold alongside the Maserati 425 at first, before finally replacing it from 1989.
It was equipped with the new 2.8-litre fuel-injected engine of the Maserati 228, and as such was intended primarily for export markets.
The power output reached 250 hp without catalyst exhaust system, and 225 hp with it wherever required by local regulations. The top speed exceeded 240 km/h, with the possibility of specifying active
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Maserati 430 In Detail
| tags | Maserati Biturbo |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1987 – 1994 |
| built at | Italy |
| production | 995 |
| price $ | $ 41,500 |
| predeccesor | 1983 Maserati 425 |
| engine | 90° V6 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Twin IHI Water-Cooled Turbos |
| ignition | Electronic Ignition |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Electronic Injection |
| displacement | 2790 cc / 170.3 in³ |
| bore | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in |
| stroke | 67.0 mm / 2.64 in |
| compression | 7.7:1 |
| power | 167.8 kw / 225.0 bhp @ 5600 rpm |
| specific output | 80.65 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 162.34 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 333.5 nm / 246.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm |
| redline | 6400 |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 205/55VR-15 |
| rear tires | 205/55VR-15 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 16.5 cm / 15.0 x 6.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 16.5 cm / 15.0 x 6.5 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Telescopic Dampers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Semi-Trailing Arms w/Telescopic Dampers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1386 kg / 3056 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2601 mm / 102.4 in |
| front track | 1443 mm / 56.8 in |
| rear track | 1453 mm / 57.2 in |
| length | 4399 mm / 173.2 in |
| width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in |
| height | 1359 mm / 53.5 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.42:1, 1.94:1, 1.39:1, 1.00:1, 0.79:1 |
| final drive | 3.31:1 |
| top speed | ~230 kph / 142.9 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.8 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~19.2 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~15.0 seconds |
