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Maserati 222E

Maserati 222E
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The official data lists 2 versions of the Maserati 222E (1989–1990), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1989–1990
Markets
United States
Engines
2.8 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
15.7 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Maserati 222E?

The 222E is a two-door coupé in Maserati’s Biturbo family. It followed the Biturbo Export and was designed by Marcello Gandini, with revised styling that included a rounder nose, new mirrors and a rear spoiler.

The 222E carried the Biturbo family’s compact coupé format into Maserati’s export range. Its name identifies a derivative of the family rather than a separate generation.

Generation and engine

The 222E belongs to the Biturbo family, whose original generation ran from 1981 to 1988. US EPA figures cover the 222E in 1989 and 1990, with two petrol versions and a 2.8 L engine.

How economical is the Maserati 222E?

The EPA combined rating is 15 MPG, or 15.7 L/100 km. EPA testing uses a different procedure from the WLTP or NEDC tests used in Europe. The US model years shown are 1989–1990.

Questions and answers

What kind of car is the Maserati 222E?

It is a two-door coupé in the Maserati Biturbo family.

Is the 222E a separate generation?

No. It is a derivative in the Biturbo family.

What engine is listed for the US 222E?

The US EPA figures cover petrol versions with a 2.8 L engine.

What is its official US fuel economy?

The EPA combined rating is 15 MPG, or 15.7 L/100 km.

All 222E versions

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1989–1990(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), VLKUP · (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1990(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.