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Barchetta (1992-1995)

Barchetta, 17 built

Still being researched: identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

Maserati Barchetta (1992-1995) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Maserati Barchetta (1992-1995) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Herranderssvensson · CC BY-SA 3.0
?ProductionNot yet verified
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
Not yet verified
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
V6, 90 degrees, mid-longitudinal rear mounting · 1,996 cc / 2.0 LFactory: 1,996 cc
Power
235 kW / 319 PSFactory: 315 hp · converted
Top speed
Not yet verified
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Synthesis Design
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The Barchetta was a special-purpose racing car built for a one-make championship for amateur drivers in 1992 and 1993. Its spine chassis, composite body and turbocharged V6 were built with little regard to cost, and only a small number were made. It is a rare early-1990s Maserati.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed Production figure not yet verified.
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

No production figures recorded yet.

History

The car was launched on 14 December 1991 for the Grantrofeo Monomarca Barchetta Maserati, a championship for gentleman drivers. Its steel tube backbone chassis and wide-angle double wishbone suspension were designed for racing.

The championship ran six rounds in 1992 and ten races in 1993, with eight rounds in Italy and two in Holland. About 15 Corsa cars were sold, mostly to Maserati dealers, and a Stradale road version was completed in 1992.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard Barchetta (1992-1995).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutV6, 90 degrees, mid-longitudinal rear mounting1 Independently researched
Cylinders62 Independently researched
Displacement 1,996 cc / 2.0 LFactory: 1,996 cc1 Independently researchedS3 gives 2000 cc (rounded).
Bore 82 mmFactory: 82 mm1 Independently researched
Stroke 63 mmFactory: 63 mm1 Independently researched
Compression ratio7.6:11 Independently researched
ValvetrainTwin overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder2 Independently researchedS1 describes four overhead camshafts; S3 says twin camshafts (bialbero). Twin-cam used here.
Fuel systemElectronic fuel injection1 Independently researched
InductionTwo water-cooled IHI turbochargers1 Independently researched
Power 235 kW / 319 PSFactory: 315 hp · converted1 Independently researchedS1 writes bhp, S3 writes 315 cv. Figures kept as stated, not converted.
Power at 7,200 rpm1 Independently researched
Torque 373 NmFactory: 275 lb-ft · converted1 Independently researchedS3 gives 40 kgm at 4500 rpm; the QV500 figure is used.
Torque at 4,250 rpm1 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

ManufacturerZF1 Independently researchedS3 says the gearbox was supplied by Getrag.
GearboxSix-speed manual, rear-wheel drive1,2 Independently researchedS3 names Getrag as supplier; S1 names ZF. Both shown in notes only.
Gears61 Independently researched
Driven wheelsRear2 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisSteel tube backbone chassis with light alloy subframes1 Independently researched
Front suspensionWide-angle double wishbones, inboard coil-over shocks, pushrod operated1 Independently researched
Rear suspensionWide-angle double wishbones, inboard coil-over shocks, pullrod operated1 Independently researched
BrakesVentilated discs, four-piston calipers, non-servo dual circuit with adjustable balance bar1 Independently researched
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionAluminium honeycomb, fibreglass and carbon composite body1 Independently researched
WheelbaseNot yet verified
LengthNot yet verified
WidthNot yet verified
HeightNot yet verified
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weightNot yet verified
Dry weight 775 kgFactory: 775 kg2 Independently researchedSource says the car weighed 775 kg; it does not say whether dry or kerb. Also given as 775 kg in S1 (Weighing in at just 775kg).

Performance

Maximum speedNot yet verified
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
0–60 mph 4.4 s1 Independently researched
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

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Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Maserati Barchetta Corsa Level C QV500.com · 2008-05-17
    • mid-longitudinally mounted engine
    • Displacement was a diminutive 1996cc
    • bore and stroke of 82 x 63mm
    • a compression ratio of 7.6:1
    • Equipped with electronic fuel injection
    • two water-cooled IHI turbochargers
    • output was 315bhp at 7200rpm
    • with 275lb ft of torque at 4250rpm
    • A ZF six-speed gearbox
    • A ZF six-speed gearbox used straight cut gears
    • steel tube backbone chassis
    • wide-angle double wishbone suspension featuring inboard coil over shocks
    • Rocker arms were used with pushrods at the front and pullrods at the back
    • non-servo assisted dual circuit brakes
    • aluminium honeycomb, fibreglass and carbon composite
    • 0-60 requiring just 4.4 seconds
    Accessed 2026-11-13
  2. 2
    Maserati Barchetta 1992 Level C 0-100.it · 2006-06-07
    • un 6 cilindri a V
    • distribuzione bialbero, quattro valvole per cilindro
    • posteriore, il cambio, a 6 marce
    • Con un peso di appena 775 kg.
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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