Maserati Sebring Series I (Tipo AM 101/S) 4.0 (255 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.5 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.5 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 4.5 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Maserati Sebring:

The Maserati Sebring was a two-door 2+2 coupé manufactured by Maserati from 1962 until 1968. Based on the Maserati 3500, the Sebring was aimed at the American Gran Turismo market and named after Maserati's 1957 racing victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring. A single two-seat spyder was built by Vignale in 1963 but did not enter production.
The Series I was shown at Salon International de l'Auto 1962 and again at the Salone dell'automobile di Torino in 1963. Employing all but the Maserati 3500's coachwork, it could reach 137 mph and 0–60 mph in 8. 5 seconds on 185x16 Pirelli Cinturato tyres. A Borg-Warner automatic transmission was available as an option, a first for Italian automobiles. When leaving the factory it originally fitted Pirelli Cinturato 205VR15 tyres. A total of 348 Series I Sebrings were built between 1962 and 1965. The engine was updated in 1963, gaining 15PS for a total of 235 PS. The 3700 engine first appeared in 1964, although only a handful of Series I cars were thus equipped....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Series I (Tipo AM 101/S) Overview:

Maserati Sebring (Series I (Tipo AM 101/S)). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A luxury car designed for high-speed and long-distance driving with comfort. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.

4.0 (255 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 5 stars

Performance Verdict

The most potent option, offering exhilarating performance with strong torque and impressive top-end power, making it the enthusiast's choice.

Fuel Economy

As the largest and most powerful engine, fuel consumption is the highest, reflecting its focus on maximum performance.

Best Use Case: Performance Driving / Enthusiast

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Elegant Italian styling
  • • Powerful and sonorous inline-six engines
  • • Luxurious interior for grand touring
  • • Exclusive and rare classic car
  • • Strong performance for its era

Cons:

  • • High fuel consumption
  • • Expensive to maintain and restore
  • • Lack of modern safety features
  • • Limited parts availability
  • • Relatively high purchase price for a classic

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Maserati
Model:Sebring
Generation:Series I (Tipo AM 101/S)
Modification (Engine):4.0 (255 Hp)
Start of production:1962
End of production:1965
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Grand Tourer
Seats:4
Doors:2
Engine:
Power:255 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre:63.5 Hp/l
Engine Model/Code:Tipo AM106/1
Engine displacement:4014
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:88 mm
Piston Stroke:110 mm
Compression ratio:8.8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:16 l/100 km
Space:
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:340 l
Fuel tank capacity:70 l
Size:
Length:4470 mm
Width:1650 mm
Height:1300 mm
Wheelbase:2500 mm
Front track:1390 mm
Rear (Back) track:1380 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspensionTransverse stabilizer, Leaf spring

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