What is the Maserati 228?
The Maserati 228 is a two-door coupé from the Biturbo family. Its softer lines and longer chassis, shared with the four-door Biturbo models, gave it a more spacious feel. Maserati presented it as a luxury coupé, with a character suited to longer journeys.
The Biturbo was a distinctive chapter in Maserati’s history: a shared design and mechanical base supported a range of coupés, saloons and open cars. The 228 brought that family approach to a larger, more luxurious coupé.
Engines and power
The US-market 228 had a 2.8-litre petrol engine. It used the Biturbo family’s twin-turbo V6 layout.
How economical is the Maserati 228?
In the United States, the EPA lists two versions for 1989–1990. The best combined rating is 14 MPG, equivalent to 16.8 L/100 km. EPA results use a different test procedure from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC tests and Canada’s 5-cycle test.
Where was the Maserati 228 sold?
The 228 appears in US EPA figures for 1989–1990. Maserati introduced the model in 1987, with its softer coupé design and longer chassis marking it out within the Biturbo family.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Maserati 228?
It is a two-door luxury coupé from Maserati’s Biturbo family.
What engine is listed for the US-market 228?
A 2.8-litre petrol engine.
What is its EPA combined fuel economy?
The best listed combined rating is 14 MPG.
Which years are shown for the US market?
1989–1990.