The 430 was launched in 1987 to be sold alongside the 425 at first, before finally replacing it from 1989. It was equipped with the new 2.8L fuel-injected engine from the 228, and as such was intended primarily for export markets. The power output reached 250hp for versions without catalytic converter, and 225hp in markets where a catalytic converted was required by local regulations. The top speed exceeded 240km/h, with the possibility of specifying active electronic damping as extra. Such performance, paired with the particular refinement of the interior, made the 430 a contender at the very top end of the saloon market. 995 cars were built between 1987 and 1994. The new 4 valve-per-cylinder heads were adopted on the 430 from 1991, increasing the power output to 279hp. The car was assigned the 430 4v. nametag, to differentiate it from the three-valve model, which was maintained. Both models benefited from the latest styling upgrades: new slimmer headlights, wider front grille, new bumpers and sills, 7-spoke alloys and spoilers on the boot lid and at the base of the windscreen.
Data sheet | 430 | 430 cat. | 430 4v. |
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Model code | Tipo AM332 | Tipo AM332 | Tipo AM332 |
Body type | 4-door, 5-seater saloon | 4-door, 5-seater saloon | 4-door, 5-seater saloon |
Design | Pierangelo Andreani | Pierangelo Andreani | Pierangelo Andreani |
Production years | 1987 - 1994 | 1991 - 1994 | 1991 - 1994 |
Maserati era | De Tomaso | De Tomaso | De Tomaso |
Numbers produced | 995 | 291 (430 cat. & 430 4v.) | 292 (430 cat. & 430 4v.) |
Chassis | Monocoque steel construction | Monocoque steel construction | Monocoque steel construction |
Dry weight | 1,180kg | 1,247kg | 1,414kg |
Engine configuration | 90° V6, three valves per cylinder (two intake, one exhaust), single overhead camshaft, twin-turbo | 90° V6, three valves per cylinder (two intake, one exhaust), single overhead camshaft, twin-turbo | 90° V6, 24 valves, double overhead camshaft, twin-turbo |
Displacement | 2,790cc | 2,790cc | 2,790cc |
Maximum power | 250hp @ 5,600rpm | 225hp @ 5,500rpm | 279hp @ 5,500rpm |
Top speed | 240km/h | 230km/h | 255km/h |