1985 Maserati Biturbo

The CarCody take

The 1985 Maserati Biturbo is a gasoline minicompact with rear-wheel drive, a five-speed manual, and a 2.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine. It returns 14 MPG combined, with 12 MPG city and 17 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $4,800, and tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact Maserati with rear-wheel drive and a manual Owners prepared for high yearly gasoline spending

What it is

This 1985 Maserati Biturbo is a minicompact car running on gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive, a five-speed manual transmission, and a 2.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine.

Its defining number is 14 MPG combined. That is the simple figure to use for mixed driving.

The numbers

City driving is rated at 12 MPG, while highway driving reaches 17 MPG. Your result will depend on how much of each type of driving you do.

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 634.79 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The listed yearly fuel cost is $4,800. At 14 MPG combined, the Biturbo uses substantially more gasoline than a car with a higher combined MPG figure.

That annual figure is for fuel use, not the purchase price of the car.

How it compares

Use the 14 MPG combined number when placing the Biturbo beside other cars. Its 12 city and 17 highway figures show how the result changes with driving conditions.

For other Maserati models to consider, see Maserati cars.

Who it suits

The Biturbo suits a buyer who specifically wants a compact Maserati with rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, and a turbocharged six-cylinder engine.

Its fuel figures make the most sense for someone willing to budget $4,800 a year for the listed fuel cost.

Trade-offs

The manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive layout define the driving setup, but the fuel numbers are costly: 12 MPG in the city, 17 on the highway, and 14 combined.

The car's listed tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile, another consequence of its fuel use.

Verdict

Choose the 1985 Maserati Biturbo for its specific combination of compact size, rear-wheel drive, manual control, and a turbocharged six-cylinder engine.

Plan around high fuel spending rather than trying to stretch this car into an economy choice. The $4,800 yearly fuel estimate and 14 MPG combined rating set a clear running-cost baseline. If those numbers fit your budget and your driving is compatible with its layout, the Biturbo has a focused, straightforward specification.