1985 Maserati 420

The 420 was launched in 1985, two years after the 425. It was simply the same car overall, only with the 2.0-litre V6 in place of the 2.5-litre unit.

This model was meant primarily for the Italian market, where cars with engines over 2 litres of capacity were heavily taxed by the government during the 1980s.

2,810 were produced in just two years, the model being upgraded in 1986 with an injection system, thus becoming the 420i.

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1985 Maserati 420 In Detail

tags	Maserati Biturbo
submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Series Production Car
built at	Italy
production	2810
engine	90° V6
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Twin IHI Water-Cooled Turbos
ignition	Electronic Ignition
valvetrain	DOHC 3 Valves / Cyl
fuel feed	Electronic Injection
displacement	1996 cc / 121.8 in³
bore	82 mm / 3.23 in
stroke	63 mm / 2.48 in
compression	7.8:1
power	138.0 kw / 185.1 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output	92.74 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	153.87 bhp per tonne
torque	261.67 nm / 193.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
body / frame	Unitary Steel Monocoque
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	205/60VR14
rear tires	205/60VR14
front brakes	Discs
front wheels	F 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in
rear wheels	R 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 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	1203 kg / 2650 lbs
wheelbase	2600 mm / 102.4 in
front track	1442 mm / 56.8 in
rear track	1453 mm / 57.2 in
length	4400 mm / 173.2 in
width	1730 mm / 68.1 in
height	1360 mm / 53.5 in
transmission	Getrag 5-Speed Manual
top speed	~215 kph / 133.6 mph