This nameplate was introduced in 1987 as Maserati’s larger, more formal two-door grand touring coupe within the Biturbo family. It was conceived as an answer to the upscale six-cylinder coupes from German luxury brands, but with the distinctly Italian character and turbocharged personality that defined Maserati’s 1980s road cars. Rather than being a clean-sheet model, it was closely tied to the Biturbo range and used the longer chassis from the four-door cars, giving it a roomier, more substantial presence than the smaller coupe variants.
Stylistically, it kept the family resemblance to the Biturbo but with softer, more elegant surfacing and a more mature stance. The model sat at the top end of Maserati’s smaller-coupe lineup and was aimed at buyers who wanted a grand touring shape with more space and comfort than the earlier short-wheelbase cars. Luxury equipment and hand-finished cabin details were part of its appeal, reinforcing the idea that this was a refined, everyday-use grand tourer rather than a bare-bones performance special.
The model’s history is straightforward: a single continuous production run from 1987 through 1991, with no later revival under the same nameplate. In enthusiast circles it is often remembered as one of the more distinctive and uncommon Biturbo-era Maseratis, especially because it bridged the brand’s compact turbocharged coupes and its more traditional luxury grand tourers. Its short lifespan and limited production make it a notable chapter in Maserati’s late-1980s evolution.