The 420 was launched in 1985, two years after the 425. It was simply the same car overall, only with the 2.0-litre V6 in place of the 2.5-litre unit.
This model was meant primarily for the Italian market, where cars with engines over 2 litres of capacity were heavily taxed by the government during the 1980s.
2,810 were produced in just two years, the model being upgraded in 1986 with an injection system, thus becoming the 420i.
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1985 Maserati 420 In Detail
| tags | Maserati Biturbo |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Italy |
| production | 2810 |
| engine | 90° V6 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Twin IHI Water-Cooled Turbos |
| ignition | Electronic Ignition |
| valvetrain | DOHC 3 Valves / Cyl |
| fuel feed | Electronic Injection |
| displacement | 1996 cc / 121.8 in³ |
| bore | 82 mm / 3.23 in |
| stroke | 63 mm / 2.48 in |
| compression | 7.8:1 |
| power | 138.0 kw / 185.1 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 92.74 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 153.87 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 261.67 nm / 193.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 205/60VR14 |
| rear tires | 205/60VR14 |
| front brakes | Discs |
| front wheels | F 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Telescopic Dampers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Semi-Trailing Arms w/Telescopic Dampers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1203 kg / 2650 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2600 mm / 102.4 in |
| front track | 1442 mm / 56.8 in |
| rear track | 1453 mm / 57.2 in |
| length | 4400 mm / 173.2 in |
| width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in |
| height | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| transmission | Getrag 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~215 kph / 133.6 mph |
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