Maserati Biturbo S
Introduction
Maserati Biturbo S presented in Rome on July 23rd 1983, the Biturbo S was characterized by its two-tone paint scheme (silver or red over grey lower-body) with blacked-out chrome trim. The seats were trimmed in a special Jacquard cloth designed by Missoni.
Production
The Maserati Biturbo S was developed under the watchful eye of company owner Alejandro de Tomaso to be a more affordable car that could function admirably as both a practical three-box daily driver and as a sports car when the owner was in the mood. In fact the car’s philosophy was somewhat similar to the earlier BMW 2002 and the BMW 2002 Turbo which had been the world’s first production car with a turbo.
Conclusion
From the outset Maserati knew they needed to keep the Maserati Biturbo S in production for a number of years, and that it needed to be relatively affordable to build. They developed a stamped steel uni-body shell for the car with body styling by Pierangelo Andreani.
Engine Technical Data
| Engine type – Number of cylinders : | V 6 |
| Fuel type : | Petrol |
| Fuel System : | single Weber 36 DCNVH 16/100 twin-choke carburettor, MABC (Maserati Automatic Boost Control) |
| Engine Alignment : | Longitudinal |
| Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : | 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke : | 82 x 63 mm 3.23 x 2.48 inches |
| Number of valves : | 18 Valves |
| Aspiration : | Two IHI Turbos + Intercooler |
| Compression Ratio : | 7.8 |
| Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : | 205 PS / 202 HP / 151 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Maximum torque : | 253 Nm / 186 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : | RWD |
| Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds : |
5 speed Manual
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| Wheelbase : | 251.4 cm / 98.98 in |
| Length : | 415.3 cm / 163.5 in |
| Width : | 171.4 cm / 67.48 in |
| Height : | 130.5 cm / 51.38 in |
| Front Axle : | 142 cm / 55.91 in |
| Rear Axle : | 143.1 cm / 56.34 in |
| Curb Weight : | 1086 Kg / 2394 lbs |
| Weight-Power Output Ratio : | 5.3 kg/hp |
| Fuel Tank Capacity : | 61 L 16.1 US gallons 13.4 UK gallons |
| Top Speed : | 221 Km/h / 137 Mph |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : | 6.5 s |
| Acceleration 0 to 1000m : | 28.9 s |
