Maserati 222 4v
The Maserati 222 4v was very similar to the Maserati 222 SR, but benefited from the use of four valve per cylinder heads with four overhead camshafts, boosting the power output by more than 50bhp.
Wider tyres on 16″ alloy wheels transferred that extra power to the ground accordingly, whilst active electronic suspensions were included in the standard spec. 130 cars were built over nearly three years.
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1991 – 1994 |
| built at | Italy |
| engine | 90° V6 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Twin IHI Water-Cooled Turbos |
| ignition | Electronic Ignition |
| valvetrain | DOHC 3 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 2790 cc / 170.3 in³ |
| bore | 94 mm / 3.7 in |
| stroke | 67 mm / 2.64 in |
| compression | 7.4:1 |
| power | 207.3 kw / 278 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| specific output | 99.64 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 207.62 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 431.2 nm / 318 ft lbs @ 3750 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 205/45 ZR 16 |
| rear tires | 225/45 ZR 16 |
| front wheels | F 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16 x 7.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 40.6 x 20.3 cm / 16 x 8 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 | 1339 kg / 2950 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2514 mm / 99.0 in |
| front track | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| rear track | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| length | 4195 mm / 165.2 in |
| width | 1714 mm / 67.5 in |
| height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in |
| transmission | ZF 5-Speed Manual or 4-Speed Auto |
| top speed | ~220 kph / 136.7 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.0 seconds |
| fuel capacity | 80 litres or 21.12 gal. |
