Maserati 3200 GT
Maserati made history along the years, with the first race won at the Indianapolis 500 with the Maserati 8 CTF in 1939, the second won race at the same car competition in 1940 and in 1957 winning the famous Nurburgring racing competition.
Maserati was a proud name back in the 50s.
The 3200 GT had a 3.2 liter V8 engine developing 370 hp – 7 hp more than the Jaguar XKR. The rear-wheel-drive 3200 GT had a similar price to the XKR’s. The 3200 GT could rocket to 100 kph in 5.2 seconds.
Inside the 3200 GT we would find premium quality materials and nicely shaped twin toned leather trims. The chrome dial gauges were in a nice contrast with the silver matte accents used for the controls.
The exterior design was created by the famous Giorgetto Giugiaro who designed the Fiat Punto.
The front fascia looked aggressive with the lowered hood, the grille and the Maserati logo.
At the back, the unusual taillights gave it a distinctive look.
Talking about the trunk, the car’s shape would indicate that the load space was decent, however, most of it was taken by the fuel tank.
Overall, the 3200 GT was a fast car, with a smooth and lag-free engine.
Engine Technical Data
| Engine type – Number of cylinders : | V 8 |
| Engine Code : | – |
| Fuel type : | Petrol |
| Fuel System : | MPI |
| Engine Alignment : | Longitudinal |
| Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : | 3217 cm3 or 196.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke : | 80.0 x 80.0 mm 3.15 x 3.15 inches |
| Number of valves : | 32 Valves |
| Aspiration : | Turbo + Intercooler |
| Compression Ratio : | 8.0 |
| Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : | 370 PS or 365 bhp or 272 kW @ 6250 rpm |
| Maximum torque : | 491 Nm or 362 lb.ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : | RWD |
| Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds : | 6 speed Manual |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 | ||
| Wheelbase : | 266 cm or 104.72 inches | ||
| Length : | 451 cm or 177.56 inches | ||
| Width : | 182 cm or 71.65 inches | ||
| Height : | 130 cm or 51.18 inches | ||
| Front Brakes – Disc dimensions : | Vented Discs (330 mm) | ||
| Rear Brakes – Dics dimensions : | Discs (310 mm) | ||
| Front Tyres – Rims dimensions : | 265/35 R18 | ||
| Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions : | 265/35 R18 | ||
| Curb Weight : | 1590 kg OR 3505 lbs | ||
| Weight-Power Output Ratio : | 4.3 kg/hp | ||
| Trunk / Boot capacity : | 340 L | ||
| Front Suspension : | Independent. Double Wishbones. coil springs. anti-roll bar | ||
| Rear Suspension : | Independent. Double Wishbones. anti-roll bar | ||
| Fuel Consumption – Economy – Combined: | 16.2 L/100km 17 mpg UK / 15 mpg US |
| Fuel Consumption – Economy – Open road: | 11.3 L/100km 25 mpg UK / 21 mpg US |
| Fuel Consumption – Economy – City: | 24.6 L/100km 11 mpg UK / 10 mpg US |
| Range : | 555 Km or 345 miles |
| Fuel Tank Capacity : | 90 L 19.8 UK gallons 23.8 US gallons |
| CO2 emissions : | 396 g/Km (Maserati) |
| Top Speed : | 280 km/h or 174 Mph |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : | 5.1 s |
