430

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.
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