Maserati 222 E
Introduced in 1988 as the replacement/upgrade for the Maserati Biturbo E, the Maserati 222 E was facelifted by the now freelance Marcello Gandini with a rounder nose, new wing mirrors and a rear spoiler. All these modifications helped improve the aerodynamics of the car. Externally, only the front fog lights distinguished it from the 222.
See Also: All Maserati 222 Models | All Maserati Cars
The Maserati 222 name indicated the 2 door body style, 2-litre engine displacement and 2nd step of the Biturbo evolution. As always the E was synonymous with Export model, hence the 2.8-litre engine instead of the 2.0-litre available for the Italian market.
The interior was dressed mostly in leather and briarwood trim, seats were leather as standard. The ergonomics had been revised, and the steering column was fully adjustable. Included in the base spec were the automatic air-conditioning system and central locking. The rear boot lid could be opened electrically from a switch on the dashboard, while the classic Maserati central watch now had its own full illumination.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1988 – 1993 |
| built at | Italy |
| body stylist | Marcello Gandini |
| production | 722 |
| engine | 90° V6 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Twin IHI Water-Cooled Turbos |
| ignition | Electronic Ignition |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | 1 Weber 36 DCNVH 16/100 Carburetor |
| displacement | 2790 cc / 170.3 in³ |
| bore | 94 mm / 3.7 in |
| stroke | 67 mm / 2.64 in |
| compression | 7.4:1 |
| power | 167.8 kw / 225.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| specific output | 80.65 bhp per litre |
| torque | 363.36 nm / 268.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 205/50VR15 |
| rear tires | 205/50VR15 |
| front brakes | Discs |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 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 |
| wheelbase | 2514 mm / 99.0 in |
| front track | 1458 mm / 57.4 in |
| rear track | 1454 mm / 57.2 in |
| length | 4153 mm / 163.5 in |
| width | 1714 mm / 67.5 in |
| height | 1255 mm / 49.4 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~230.1 kph / 143.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.1 seconds |
