Images: Mazda GF.I/GW.I 626 (1997-00) The Mazda GF Series I (GF.I) 626 sedan and liftback models werReleased in July 1997, with the GW Series I (GW.I) wagon models following in January 1998. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 626 was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with double overhead cams and four valves per […]
Images: Mazda BJ 323 (1998-03)
Images: Mazda BJ 323 (1998-03) Released in September 1998, the Mazda BJ Series I (BJ.I) 323 was available as a small hatchback (the Astina variant) or sedan (Protegé). Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 323 was available with 1.6- and 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engines that were mated to either four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmissions… […]
Images: Mazda DW 121 Metro (1996-02)
Images: Mazda DW.I 121 Metro (1996-00) Released in October 1996, the Mazda DW Series I (DW.I) 121 Metro was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 121 Metro was available with either a 1.3- or 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Transmission choices included a five-speed manual, three-speed automatic (for the 1.3-litre models) or […]
Images: Maybach V240 62 (2004-10)
Images: Maybach V240 62 (2004-10) Released in Australia March 2004, the Maybach V240 62 was a prestige limousine. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive Maybach 62 was powered by a 5.5-litre twin turbocharged V12 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission… Read full Maybach V240 62 review
Images: Maybach W240 57 (2004-10)
Images: Maybach W240 57 (2004-10) Released in Australia March 2004, the Maybach W240 57 was a prestige saloon. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive Maybach 57 was powered by a 5.5-litre twin turbocharged V12 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. In June 2006, however, the 57 S was introduced – […]
Images: Maserati M138 Spyder (2001-05)
Images: Maserati M138 Spyder (2001-05) Released in November 2001, the Maserati M138 Spyder was a two-door convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the rear-wheel drive Spyder was powered by a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine – supplied by Ferrari – which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve […]
Images: Maserati Spyder (1988-94)
Images: Maserati Spyder (1988-94) Released in 1988, the Maserati Mk.I Spyder was a soft-top convertible with two-plus-two seating. Designed and built by Zagato, the rear-wheel drive Spyder was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with three valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, electronic injection, two water-cooled turbochargers and two air-to-air intercoolers. A five-speed ZF […]
Images: Maserati Shamal (1992-96)
Images: Maserati Shamal (1992-96) Released in November 1992, the Maserati Shamal was a two-seat coupe with two-plus-two seating. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, and designed by Marcello Gandini, the Shamal was powered by a 3.2-litre AM479 twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with double overhead cams and four valves per cylinder; a six-speed Getrag manual transmission was also […]
Images: Maserati Mk.6 Quattroporte (2013-23)
Images: Maserati Mk.6-I Quattroporte (2013-16) Released in Australia in November 2013, the Maserati Mk.6 Quattroporte was an executive sedan. Manufactured in Turin, Italy, the range initially consisted of the Quattroporte GTS, with the Quattroporte S and D variants following in April and June, respectively. Although available with a viscous coupling-based all-wheel drive system in international […]
Images: Maserati Mk.5 Quattroporte (2004-12)
Images: Maserati Mk.5-I Quattrorporte (2004-08) Released in August 2004, the Maserati Mk.5 Series I (Mk.5-I) Quattroporte was a large, luxury sedan powered by a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine. The Mk.5-I Quattroporte range initially consisted of a standard (unnamed) variant, the Sport and Executive. In 2006, the range was expanded with the introduction of GT versions […]