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The Maserati 228, in sorts, was created out of necessity and out of competition. It was created to compete with other marque's that were offering luxury and sport in one elegant and attractive package. Cadillac had their Allante which was a very exclusive automobile that featured styling by the European coachbuilding firm Pininfarina. The BMW 635CSi also fit the mold, being very attractive and sporty. The 228 built by Maserati was designed by Zagato and sat atop a long wheelbase that measured 102.4-inches, the same as the Maserati 430. It had the traditional Maserati trident emblem and a very attractive front grill. The bodystyle was coupe configuration with two doors and seating for four. Under the bonnet was a V6 engine that displaced 170 cubic-inches and produced 225 horsepower with the help of the twin IHI turbochargers and air-to-air intercoolers. This engine was also used in the Spyder and the 430 Sedan.
The interior featured bur walnut with the interior trim being either black, blue, gray or white leather. Exterior colors included Swan White, Blue Silver, Rifle Gray, Maserati Red, Soft Gray, Dark Aquamarine and Black. The standard accessories included climate control, power steering, electric windows and mirrors, and an analog clock, to name a few.
As would be expected, these cars had a very steep sticker price, costing nearly $53,000 and ensuring the vehicles exclusivity.
The 228 Maserati made its official debut on December 14th of 1984. In 1988 the engine was given a new Weber multi-point injection system. To comply with government regulations, all cars exported were given catalytic converters and an optional 3-speed automatic gearbox. By 1984, a four-speed automatic gearbox became available.
The interior featured bur walnut with the interior trim being either black, blue, gray or white leather. Exterior colors included Swan White, Blue Silver, Rifle Gray, Maserati Red, Soft Gray, Dark Aquamarine and Black. The standard accessories included climate control, power steering, electric windows and mirrors, and an analog clock, to name a few.
As would be expected, these cars had a very steep sticker price, costing nearly $53,000 and ensuring the vehicles exclusivity.
The 228 Maserati made its official debut on December 14th of 1984. In 1988 the engine was given a new Weber multi-point injection system. To comply with government regulations, all cars exported were given catalytic converters and an optional 3-speed automatic gearbox. By 1984, a four-speed automatic gearbox became available.
1989 Maserati 228 |
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| Year | 1989 |
| Make | Maserati |
| Model | 228 |
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series | 1985 - 1990 |
| Price | $52,980.00 |
| Weight | 3010 lbs | 1365.3 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 146 mph | 234.9 km/h Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 90-degree | |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| IHI Turbochargers with air-to-air intercoolers | |
| Displacement | 2790.00 cc | 170.3 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Valves | 18 valves. 3 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Horsepower | 225.00 HP (165.6 KW) @ 5600.00 RPM |
| Torque | 246.00 Ft-Lbs (333.6 NM) @ 3500.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 13.4 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 80.4 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
| Block | Aluminum |
| Head | Aluminum |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| ZF | |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
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