The Maserati Indy, officially presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1969, was a tribute to the two consecutive victories of the Maserati 8CTF race cars in the famous 500-mile race at the Indianapolis speedway in 1939 and 1940. This new car was designed by Vignale and was designed to bridge the gap between the Ghibli and the Mexico. The roof line was higher compared to the Ghibli, offering more headroom for rear passengers. Mechanicals were borrowed from the Ghibli and represented traditional Maserati technology: a 90-degree V8 engine with double overhead camshafts, semi-monocoque structure with front auxiliary frame, independent double-wishbone front suspension and a rigid rear axle with leaf springs. Standard equipment included a two-way adjustable steering column, an anti-theft steering lock, leather upholstery, tinted electric windows, reclining seats, fog lamps, a heated rear windscreen, headrests and a dashboard-mounted clock in front of the passenger. Power steering, an automatic gearbox and radio were options. In 1973, the Indy adopted the hydraulic braking system from Citroën, the then-new owner of Maserati.
Tipo AM116
- Production Years___1969 – 1975
- Displacement___4,136 cc
- Top Speed___250 KM/H
- Model code___Tipo AM116
- Body type___2-door, 4-seater coupé
- Design___Vignale
- Number produced___436
- Chassis___Steel semi-monocoque with front subframe
- Dry/kerb weight___1.580/1.680kg
- Engine configuration___90° V8, double overhead camshaft
- Maximum power___260hp @ 5,500rpm
Tipo AM116/47
- Production Years___1969 – 1975
- Displacement___4,719 cc
- Top speed___260 KM/H
- Model code___Tipo AM116/47
- Body Type2-door, 4-seater coupé
- Design___Vignale
- Numbers Produced___367
- Chassis___Steel semi-monocoque with front subframe
- Dry/kerb weight___1,580/1,680kg
- Engine configuration___90° V8, double overhead camshaft
- Maximum power___290hp @ 5,200rpm
Tipo AM116/49
- Production Years___1969 – 1975
- Displacement___4,930 cc
- Top Speed___265 KM/H
- Model code___Tipo AM116/49
- Body Type___2-door, 4-seater coupé
- Design___Vignale
- Number Produced___299
- Chassis___Steel semi-monocoque with front subframe
- Dry/kerb weight___1,580 / 1,680kg
- Engine configuration___90° V8, double overhead camshaft
- Maximum Power___320hp @ 5,500rpm
The Maserati Indy America was named so to celebrate Maserati’s victories at the Indy 500 race in the US. This classic Italian GT was first launched at the Turin Motor show in 1968 and combined space and pace, comfortably seating four people and hitting a top speed in excess of 150mph.