Maserati Bora review - data

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8

Test date 10 May 1973  Price as tested £9,862

For  Fast, fine-handling, well-built and very desirable

Against Limited cabin storage, tricky brake pedal feel

How much ?

  • Price as tested £9,862
  • Price as tested £10,231

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2.5 sec
  • 0-60mph 6.5 sec
  • 0-100mph 15.3 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  5.6 sec
  • 0-400m  14.6 / 98 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  26.4 / 128 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4.8 / 6.3
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  5.9 / 7.6 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  7.3 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  162 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  no data

How thirsty?

  • Test average  11.9 mpg
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  12 / no data
  • CO2 emissions  no data

How big?

  • Length  4343 mm
  • Width  1778 mm
  • Height  1156 mm
  • Wheelbase  2598 mm
  • Weight  1595 kg
  • Fuel tank  90.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout V8 cyls Vee , 4719 cc
  • Max power 310 bhp at 6000 rpm
  • Max torque 340 ft at 4200 rpm
  • Specific output 65.7bhp per litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 194bhp per tonne bhp per tonne
  • Installation M Longitudinal
  • Bore/stoke 93.9x85.0 mm
  • Compression ratio 8.5:1
  • Valve gear 2 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel no data, 4-star

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st 2.58
  • 2nd 1.52
  • 3rd 1.04
  • 4th 0.846
  • 5th 0.74
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive 3.77

Suspension

  • Front Independent, coil springs, wishbones, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Independent, coil springs, wishbones, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar

Steering

  • Type Rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 3.10

Brakes

  • Front 279mm ventilated discs
  • Rear 279mm ventilated discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 7.5Jx15in in
  • Size rear 7.5Jx15in in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 215/70 VR15
  • Tyres rear 215/70 VR15

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