Maserati

Maserati 430

Maserati 430
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The official data lists 2 versions of the Maserati 430 (1989–1991), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1989–1991
Markets
United States
Engines
2.8 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
15.7 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Maserati 430?

The 430 is a four-door saloon in Maserati’s Biturbo family. It brought the family’s sporting character to a practical body style, with a twin-turbo V6. Maserati’s archive describes the 2.8-litre engine as intended chiefly for export markets.

The 430 generation, identified by the code AM332, ran from 1987 to 1994. It was one of the saloons and coupés developed from the Biturbo family, whose shared roots gave the range a recognisable identity.

Engines and power

The US-market 430 had a 2.8-litre petrol engine. Its twin-turbo V6 followed the Biturbo family’s approach to combining a compact engine with turbocharging.

How economical is the Maserati 430?

In the United States, the EPA lists two versions for 1989–1991. The best combined rating is 15 MPG, equivalent to 15.7 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 430 sold?

Maserati’s archive describes the 2.8-litre 430 as intended chiefly for export markets. US EPA figures cover 1989–1991, within the 430 generation’s 1987–1994 run.

Questions and answers

Is the Maserati 430 a coupé or a saloon?

It is a four-door saloon in the Biturbo family.

What engine is listed for US versions?

A 2.8-litre petrol engine.

What is the best listed EPA combined rating?

15 MPG combined, equivalent to 15.7 L/100 km.

What years did the 430 generation run?

1987–1994.

430 430 (1987–1994)

Maserati 430 430
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Model codes: AM332 · References: maserati.com, autoweek.nl

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
1989–1991(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), VLKUP · (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1989–1990(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.