Maserati Bora
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Maserati Bora: The Mid-Engined Supercar With Citroen Brains
The Bora was Maserati's first mid-engined road car, a wedge-shaped V8 supercar that paired Italian muscle with clever Citroen hydraulics.
Introduced in 1971, the Bora was Maserati's answer to the mid-engined revolution started by the Lamborghini Miura. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, its sharp, low silhouette housed a 4.7-litre (later 4.9-litre) V8 mounted behind the cabin.
What set the Bora apart was the influence of Citroen, which owned Maserati at the time. The car used Citroen's high-pressure hydraulic system to operate the pedals, the adjustable seats and the pop-up headlights, giving it a uniquely sophisticated feel for the era.
With around 310 horsepower, the Bora could reach roughly 170 mph while remaining a genuinely usable, refined grand tourer with a proper boot and quiet cabin. It is remembered as one of the most accomplished and civilised supercars of the 1970s.
Frequently asked questions about Maserati Bora
What engine does the Maserati Bora use?
It uses a quad-cam V8, initially 4.7 litres and later 4.9 litres, mounted behind the cabin and producing around 310 horsepower.