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Bora

 
 

 
 

   
 

     

   
 

The Bora was a very significant Maserati, being the first mid-engined production vehicle and also the first since the production of the A6 to have an independent rear end. The car was initially released with the 4.7 litre V8 in dry sump form.  Following a revision to the styling in 1976, where it incorporated a grille to improve cooling, it also became available with the 4.9 litre V8.  A special version of this car was built for the French Dealer Thepenier for the 1974 Le Mans Group IV category, but the car was deemed ineligible prior to the race.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1971 - 1979
 

Designed By:

 Giorgetto Giugiaro
 

Body Built By:

 Ital Design
 

Number Built:

 549
 

Dry Weight:

 1400 kg
 

Top Speed:

 280 kph +
 

Engine Type:

 Mid-engine, eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 93.9x85 mm
93.9x89 mm from 1976
 

Displacement:

 4709 cc
4930.6 cc from 1976
 

Compression:

 8.5:1
 

Engine Output:

 310 bhp @ 6000 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts per bank
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with 4 Weber 42DCNF carburettors
 

Ignition:

 Single, Bosch electronic
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure and scavenger pumps
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 5-speeds plus reverse
 

Frame:

 Integral body - unit construction
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel disc brakes
 

Wheelbase:

 2600 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1470 mm front; 1447 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy disc 7.5x15 front and rear
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 215/70VRx15 front and rear