Maserati 2.24v
The 2.24v was the logical development of the V6 engine incorporating twin overhead camshafts and 4-valve heads.
A long toothed belt drove the exhaust cams, with short secondary chains driving the inlet cams. The engine, known internally as the V6-4AC-24, was launched at the Turin Motor Show in April 1988, while the car followed in December at Maserati’s press meeting traditionally organised by Alejandro De Tomaso in Modena.
Compared to the standard Biturbos, the 2.24v featured restyled front and rear aprons, extended sills, a large tail spoiler and a two-tone paint scheme, along the lines of the Biturbo S.
The car later came with an optional active damping system by Koni, and was subject to a restyling in 1991 with a new nose and headlights recalling the Shamal
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1988 – 1992 |
| built at | Italy |
| engine | 90° V6 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Twin IHI Water-Cooled Turbos |
| ignition | Electronic Ignition |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 1996 cc / 121.8 in³ |
| bore | 82 mm / 3.23 in |
| stroke | 63 mm / 2.48 in |
| compression | 7.6:1 |
| power | 182.7 kw / 245.0 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
| specific output | 122.75 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 197.58 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 296.92 nm / 219.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 205/50R15 |
| rear tires | 205/50R15 |
| front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| rear brakes | Ventilated 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 | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers |
| r suspension | Semi-Trailing Arms w/Telescopic Dampers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1240 kg / 2734 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2514 mm / 99.0 in |
| front track | 1458 mm / 57.4 in |
| rear track | 1454 mm / 57.2 in |
| length | 4190 mm / 165.0 in |
| width | 1714 mm / 67.5 in |
| height | 1305 mm / 51.4 in |
| transmission | Getrag 5-Speed Manual |
| final drive | 3.77:1 |
| top speed | ~230 kph / 142.9 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.8 seconds |
