The Maserati Biturbo is a compact car built from 1981 to 1991. Engines offered: V6. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Biturbo is
The Maserati Biturbo is a compact car that Maserati built from 1981 to 1991 — 11 model years. It has been offered with V6 power. Its closest siblings in the Maserati range: Ghibli, Levante, MC20.
Maserati Biturbo tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Biturbo owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Maserati Biturbo have? Power & range
The Maserati Biturbo is offered with 1 powertrain — 2.5L 6-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Maserati Biturbo, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 2.5L · 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Biturbo by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Maserati Biturbo. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Biturbo | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 2 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Maserati Biturbo?
The Biturbo is a compact car, built from 1981 to 1991. Engines offered: V6.
What is the Maserati Biturbo warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Biturbo reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Biturbo?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Maserati
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Ghibli | 2014–2026 | 35 | 20 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Maserati Levante | 2017–2026 | 13 | 18 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati MC20 | 2022–2025 | 9 | 18 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Quattroporte | 1981–2026 | 45 | 20 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Granturismo | 2008–2026 | 23 | 87 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Grecale | 2023–2026 | 7 | 81 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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