Review: Maserati Mk.I Spyder (1988-89) Overview Released in 1988, the Maserati Mk.I Spyder was a soft-top convertible with two-plus-two seating. Designed and built by Zagato, the rear-wheel drive Spyder was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with three valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, electronic injection, two water-cooled turbochargers and two air-to-air intercoolers. A […]
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Review: Maserati M138 Spyder (2001-05)
Overview Released in November 2001, the Maserati M138 Spyder was a two-door convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the rear-wheel drive Spyder was powered by a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine – supplied by Ferrari – which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing, dry sump lubrication […]
Review: Maserati Mk.6 Quattroporte (2013-on)
Review: Maserati Mk.6-I Quattroporte (2013-16) Overview Released in Australia in November 2013, the Maserati Mk.6 Quattroporte was an executive sedan. Manufactured in Turin, Italy, the range initially consisted of the Quattroporte GTS, with the Quattroporte S and D variants following in April and June, respectively. Although available with a viscous coupling-based all-wheel drive system in […]
Review: Maserati Shamal (1992-96)
Overview Released in November 1992, the Maserati Shamal was a two-seat coupe with two-plus-two seating. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, and designed by Marcello Gandini, the Shamal was powered by a 3.2-litre AM479 twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with double overhead cams and four valves per cylinder; a six-speed Getrag manual transmission was also fitted as standard. […]
Review: Maserati Mk.4 Quattroporte (1995-01)
Review: Maserati Mk.4-I Quattroporte (1995-97) Overview Released in August 1995, the Maserati Mk.4 Series I (Mk.4-I) Quattroporte was a large, luxury sedan. The Quattroporte range initially consisted of the 2.8i V6, powered by a 2.8-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Getrag manual transmission or a four-speed ZF automatic transmission. […]
Review: Maserati Mk.5 Quattroporte (2004-12)
Review: Maserati Mk.5-I Quattrorporte (2004-08) Overview Released in August 2004, the Maserati Mk.5 Series I (Mk.5-I) Quattroporte was a large, luxury sedan powered by a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine. The Mk.5-I Quattroporte range initially consisted of a standard (unnamed) variant, the Sport and Executive. In 2006, the range was expanded with the introduction of GT […]
Review: Maserati M145 GranTurismo (2007-19)
Overview Released in Australia in October 2007, the Maserati M145 GranTurismo was a four-seat coupe. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the rear-wheel drive M145 GranTurismo range initially consisted of a single, unnamed variant that was powered by a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine mated to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission. The GranTurismo range, however, was subsequently expanded […]
Review: Maserati Karif (1989-92)
Overview Released in Australia in 1989, the Maserati Karif was a two-door, performance coupe. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the Karif was powered by a 2.8-litre V6 petrol engine with fuel injection, three valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, two IHI water-cooled turbochargers and two air-to-air intercoolers. The Karif was also fitted with a five-speed ZF […]
Review: Maserati M157 Ghibli (2014-on)
Review: Maserati M157.I Ghibli (2014-16) Overview Released in Australia in August 2014, the Maserati M157 Ghibli was an executive sedan. Manufactured in Grugliasco, Italy, the rear-wheel drive Maserati Ghibli was available with two 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines and a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine (see table below). Engines Built by Ferrari at its engine production plant […]
Review: Maserati M145 GranCabrio (2010-19)
Overview Released in July 2010, the Maserati M145 GranCabrio was a four-seat cabriolet with a soft-top roof. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the rear-wheel drive GranCabrio was powered by a 4.7-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission (with steering wheel gearshift paddles for sequential shifts). Engine Produced by Ferrari, the […]