1988 Maserati 430

The Maserati 430 is a saloon with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the rear wheels. Its engine is a turbocharged petrol, 2.8 litre, single overhead camshaft 90 degree V 6 cylinder with 3 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 247 bhp (250 PS/184 kW) of power at 5600 rpm, and maximum torque of 384 N·m (283 lb·ft/39.2 kgm) at 3600 rpm. A 5 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a claimed 1180 kg at the kerb. Maximum quoted speed is 240 km/h, which equates to 149 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4400 mm
Weight
1180 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
2.8 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
250 PS / 247 bhp / 184 kW @ 5600 rpm
Torque
384 Nm / 283 ft.lb / 39.2 kgm @ 3600 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 5.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h / 149 mph

1988 Maserati 430 specifications

1988 Maserati 430 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2600 mm	102.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1442 mm	56.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1450 mm	57.1 inches
Length	4400 mm	173.2 inches
Width	1730 mm	68.1 inches
Height	1360 mm	53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	1180 kg	2601 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	80 litres	17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Maserati
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity	2.8 litre 2790 cc (170.256 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	94 × 67 mm 3.7 × 2.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.4
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 3 valves per cylinder 18 valves in total
maximum power output	250 PS (247 bhp) (184 kW) at 5600 rpm
maximum torque	384 Nm (283 ft·lb) (39.2 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output	66 kW/litre 89.8 ps/litre 88.5 bhp/litre 1.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	137.63 Nm/litre 1.66 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.8:1
Fuel system	Weber-Marelli IAW fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1729.6 kPa (250.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	465 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor	2 IHI turbos
Intercooler	2 air/air
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	5.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	27.5 s
Maximum speed	240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 212.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 PS/kg 156.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 kW/kg 209.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.41 kg/kW 10.7 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension	I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	205/55 VR 15
Tyres rear	205/55 VR 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	9020
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	32.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1988 Maserati 430 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.