Maserati 4.18v

The Maserati 4.18v was a combination of the 2.24v drivetrain and engine with the 422 body. It was part of the BiTurbo range.

Launched in December 1990, the 4.18v was a model very similar to the 422, destined to the Italian market with the traditional 3-valve-per-cylinder heads rather than the 4-valve-per-cylinder arrangement of the 4.24v. Its main feature was the ABS fitted as standard, a first for the Biturbo family.

Produced in only 77 units, this particular model is unquestionably one of the rarest amongst the Biturbo range.

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Maserati 4.18v

In Detail

tags	Maserati Biturbo
type	Series Production Car
production years	1990 – 1992
built at	Italy
production	77
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	1996 cc / 121.8 in³
bore	82 mm / 3.23 in
stroke	63 mm / 2.48 in
compression	8.1:1
power	164.1 kw / 220 bhp @ 6250 rpm
specific output	110.22 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	170.02 bhp per tonne
torque	262.4 nm / 193.5 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	205/55R15
rear tires	205/55R15
front brakes	Vented Discs w/ABS
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	1294 kg / 2850 lbs
wheelbase	2600 mm / 102.4 in
front track	1458 mm / 57.4 in
rear track	1460 mm / 57.5 in
length	4400 mm / 173.2 in
width	1730 mm / 68.1 in
height	1370 mm / 53.9 in
transmission	5-Speed Manual
top speed	~218 kph / 135.5 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.9 seconds