1987 Maserati Biturbo

2dr Coupe

6-cyl. 1995cc/180hp 2bbl Weber

#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good

$7,000 CAD*

-1.4%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
Value Graph01/2404/2407/24$2k$4k$6kOct 2024
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-25% for auto on cpe.
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1981-1994 Maserati Biturbo stats
Highest sale
$90,587 CAD
Lowest sale
$2,619 CAD
Most recent sale
$11,207 CAD
Sales
85

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1987 Maserati Biturbo
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Model overview

Model description

Shortly after Alejandro DeTomaso took control of Maserati in the mid-1970s, he elected to develop a mass-produced and relatively low-cost (by Maserati's standards, anyway) performance car in an effort to keep the company solvent. The result was the Maserati Biturbo, which appeared in Europe in 1981 with a 2-liter carbureted, twin-turbo, 180-hp, 90-degree V-6 based on the Italy-only Merak 2000's normally-aspirated V-6. This attractive two-door, Guigaro-styled coupe was designed and priced to compete with BMW's offerings as opposed to being priced on par with Maserati's earlier and much higher priced cars. The Biturbo’s interior was tastefully equipped in leather, was available with a five-speed or automatic transmission, and the car had performance and handling that was quite good for the period.

The Biturbo arrived in the U.S. in 1984 with an enlarged 2.5-liter, 185-hp version of the V-6 engine, and while the car received decent reviews, its inconsistent build quality, carb/turbo problems, and spotty dealer support conspired to send the car's reputation south quickly. The Maserati Biturbo did benefit from a series of incremental improvements from year to year, with the first round occurring just a year after its U.S. introduction, when its 2.5-liter motor gained another 11 hp as a result of intercooling. The car's four-wheel independent suspension was also revised, allowing for better and more forgiving handling.

A healthy supply of cars on dealer lots kept Maserati from importing any coupes in 1986, but the car was now available as a Spyder and a four-door. The 1987 model year saw the reintroduction of the coupe in America as well as the addition of fuel injection, thus eliminating the blow-through carb arrangement that was often blamed for the car's reliability problems. The 1989 and 1990 Biturbos received braking and suspension improvements as well as an engine size increase to 2.8 liters that yielded 225 hp and performance that was lauded by the auto media at the time. By then, though, it was too little too late, as these 228s and 430s (as the coupes and four-doors were now respectively called) numbered only about 200 of the 5,000 or so cars imported into the U.S. from 1984 to 1990. Importation of these cars ceased at the end of 1990, and regretfully U.S. customers were never able to experience the spine-tinglingly high performing Biturbo-based Karifs and Shamals that came later in Europe.

Most Maserati pundits will tell today's collector to concentrate on one of the 1987 and newer cars with the best choice being one of the few 1989 or 1990 228s or 430s, but the real determinant in preservation of sanity for Biturbo owners is to find a car with a really solid service history and no evidence of deferred maintenance regardless of build year. Confining a search to such cars will yield an attractive and exciting performer at a fair price, and will ultimately reward the buyer.

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Common Questions

The value of a 1987 Maserati Biturbo can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $7,450 USD for a 1987 Maserati Biturbo in good condition with average spec.

The highest selling price of a 1987 Maserati Biturbo at auction over the last three years was $66,483 CAD. The highest prices are usually reserved for rare or exceptionally well-maintained examples with desirable features or modifications and excellent history.

The lowest selling price of a 1987 Maserati Biturbo at auction over the last three years was $11,207 CAD. The lowest prices are usually paid for examples that have extensive maintenance needs, differ greatly from their original configuration, or have accident histories or title problems.

In the last three years there have been 7 1987 Maserati Biturbos sold at public auction.

The most recent auction sale of a 1987 Maserati Biturbo was $11,207 CAD on December 14, 2024 by Bring a Trailer.

Many factors can increase a car's value including excellent condition, exceptional originality, a recent restoration, low mileage, unique provenance, desirable options, popular or unique color choices, and excellent maintenance records. Upgrades and modifications that enhance performance or aesthetics can also add value.

Factors that can decrease a car's value include unusually high mileage, poor maintenance history, visible wear and tear, accidents or damage, title issues, and gaps in ownership history. Additionally, less popular color choices and extensive modifications that don't appeal to a broad audience can reduce value.

Mileage plays a significant role in a classic car’s value. Lower mileage usually increases value because it indicates a higher degree of originality, is rarer, and suggests less wear and tear. However, cars with exceptionally low mileage may also have maintenance needs due to lack of use. Whether someone should pay more for a vehicle with lower miles will depend on how they plan on using it, and the vehicle's specific condition.

The value of modified cars differs widely based on the type and quality of modifications. While some modifications can significantly increase value, especially performance enhancements and high-quality custom work, others may not add much or could even detract from the car’s value if they appeal to only a limited audience.

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