Basic Information and History

The Maserati Biturbo was introduced in 1981 as the Trident marque's attempt to reach a broader audience, and simultaneously became the world's first series-produced passenger car with twin turbochargers. By the mid-eighties, the model received the development that many enthusiasts today consider decisive: fuel injection. With iniezione, the earlier Weber carburettor was replaced by an electronic injection system, providing smoother throttle response, better cold-start behaviour, and a more manageable character for everyday use. Under the bonnet sits Maserati's own V6 with six valves per cylinder bank and two turbochargers, a design rooted in the marque's racing tradition.

Just as characteristic as the drivetrain is the interior, with its well-known checkered seat fabric, wood trim, and the analogue oval clock in the centre of the dashboard. It is a car that combines the strict, angular Italian bodywork of the eighties with a cabin that rather brings to mind a club armchair.

This example is a 1987 Maserati Biturbo i that originally comes from Italy, but was purchased by the seller in Sweden. The odometer reads 73,000 km and the seller states that the mileage can be guaranteed. The car has had three owners in total and is described as being in original condition.

An interesting detail in the car's history is that it was taken off the road for a long period. Before the most recent inspection, 21 years had passed since the car was last inspected, and throughout this entire time it was stored indoors. The vehicle passed the inspection that was carried out approximately one month ago. There are no loans or deductible VAT on the car.

Equipment and Options

• Electric windows
• Air conditioning
• Aftermarket stereo from Alpine

The car is otherwise in original specification. The only deviation from the original specification is the aftermarket stereo, while the rest of the car is preserved as it left the factory. In connection with the car being put back into use after the long period off the road, all brake calipers were overhauled, and the fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced.

Condition

Both the paint and the bodywork are described by the seller as being in excellent condition, as are the windows. The fact that the car has been stored indoors throughout its entire period off the road has reasonably contributed to the exterior being well preserved.

The interior is stated to be in excellent condition, as is the instrument panel. The headliner is assessed to be in good condition. The instrument panel is free of warning lights, the trip meter functions, all seatbelts function, and the electronics are stated to function in their entirety. The climate control and sound system are in working order.

The tyres and wheels are assessed to be in excellent condition, and the same applies to the brakes following the completed overhaul of the brake calipers.

The engine is described as being in good condition and, according to the seller, starts and runs without issue. The gearbox is also stated to be in good condition and shifts flawlessly, and the clutch works as it should. The car can be driven as it stands and has passed inspection.

Service History

The seller states that the car is fully serviced. However, there are no receipts or other documentation confirming the service history, which is worth noting for a prospective buyer. What is known and recently carried out is the overhaul of all brake calipers as well as the replacement of the fuel pump and fuel filter, work carried out ahead of the most recent inspection. The inspection was carried out approximately one month ago and the car passed.

Summary

A 1987 Maserati Biturbo i in original condition, with an injected V6 and twin turbochargers. The car originally comes from Italy but was purchased in Sweden, has had three owners, and shows 73,000 km with a guaranteed mileage.

After a long period off the road, during which the car was stored indoors, it has been put back into use with overhauled brake calipers as well as a new fuel pump and fuel filter. The paint, bodywork, interior, brakes, and tyres and wheels are assessed to be in excellent condition, while the engine and gearbox are described as being in good condition. The car is drivable as it stands and has recently passed inspection.

An opportunity for anyone seeking a preserved eighties classic from Modena with a clear and unusual history.