Maserati Bora Pertama Kali Muncul 50 Tahun Lalu

50 tahun yang lalu, Maserati Bora adalah road car enjin belakang pertama yang dipasang di tengah bagi jenama ini.

Maserati mengalami awal kebangkitan dengan pengenalan MC20 dan penyerapan jenama ke dalam Stellantis. Tetapi pada saat yang sangat kritikal bagi jenama ini, ianya penting untuk melihat kembali kepada masa lampaunya.

50 tahun yang lalu, Maserati mempersembahkan kenderaan enjin belakang pertama yang dipasang di tengah-tengah dan ia dinamakan Bora. Tidak, bukan Volkswagen Bora, Maserati Bora. Kereta itu ditayangkan pada 11 Mac 1971 di Pameran Motor Antarabangsa Geneva, tetapi kenderaan itu sendiri mula dikeluarkan pada tahun 1978. Hanya 564 pernah dibuat, menjadikannya lebih jarang daripada ikon Itali yang juga berusia 50 tahun, Lamborghini Countach.

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Following the trend that had already revolutionised Formula 1 racing cars over previous years, Maserati asked Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign to come up with a mid-mounted rear engine sports car with enhanced performance, design, comfort and safety.

The engine was the tried and tested 4,700 cc V8 producing 310 horsepower at 6,000 rpm (to be joined by the 4,900 cc unit two years later), mounted lengthways on a subframe installed on the monocoque.

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The car’s distinctive features included retractable headlights to prevent aerodynamic drag, projecting differential on the rear axle, independent suspensions on all wheels (for the first time in a Maserati), disc brakes, dry-mounted single disc clutch, 5-speed gearbox and telescopic suspension dampers.

The Bora combined comfort and performance and had a top speed of over 280 km/h, ensuring great driving pleasure thanks to the engine’s exceptionally agile response and the quiet interior.

While the car’s engineering design carried the name of Giulio Alfieri, the aerodynamics and styling were by Giorgetto Giugiaro, who created a two-seater coupé on simple, elegant lines which gave the Maserati Bora a balanced appearance.

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The approach was futuristic, with a low, slender, almost tapered front styled to cut through the air, while the front grille included two rectangular air vents with a Trident in the centre. The perfectly sleek sides were centrally divided by a thin black rubber trim, while the rear ended in a Kamm or truncated tail.

The result was a trend-setting, streamlined car perfect for the rock-and-roll spirit of the ‘70s, which is still delighting fans today.