Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
In the late '60s, Citroen made an offer to the family that owned the Maserati brand and bought the Italian car manufacturer, invested some money in it, and the Bora was one of their first results.
While Citroen didn't want to get involved in supercars, its management liked the idea of having such a brand under its umbrella. In addition, Maserati came with its highly-acclaimed engines, and the French automaker didn't have those. Both companies' engineers worked together and shared their experience, and the Bora that came in 1971 was one of the cars that benefited from the best of them.
The car's exterior was a masterpiece signed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Bora received pop-up headlights and a slim grille at the front, split in the middle to make room for the "Tridente," Maserati's badge. From its profile, the extremely well-balanced look of the vehicle had the cabin in the middle and a sloped line behind it. Strangely, though, even if the car was mid-engined, it didn't feature wide air intakes on the sides or on the roof. At the back, Giugiaro penned the rear fascia with upper-mounted taillights, a chromed bumper, and four exhausts.
Inside, the luxurious coupe featured greeted its driver with a big dashboard that featured two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and six other gauges for various car functions. In addition, the automaker placed the stereo next to the driver, inaccessible for the side passenger. Moreover, the tall center tunnel that hosted the gear stick divided the cabin into two distinct areas.
The 4.7-liter engine placed longitudinally in the middle of the car sent its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual. Citroen came up with a few solutions to improve the clutch system assembly and also helped the Italian automaker create a better suspension for the Bora.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.7L V8 5MT (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4719 cm3 |
Power: | 228 KW @ 6000 RPM 310 HP @ 6000 RPM 306 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 460 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | 4 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171 in (4343 mm) |
Width: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Height: | 45.2 in (1148 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.8/57 in (1,468/1,448 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.5 in (2604 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L V8 5MT (280 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4930 cm3 |
Power: | 208.8 KW @ 5000 RPM 283.9 HP @ 5000 RPM 280 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 308 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 418 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | 4 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.7 in (4336 mm) |
Width: | 69.6 in (1768 mm) |
Height: | 44.5 in (1130 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57 in (1,473/1,448 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.5 in (2604 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4034 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
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US model |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L V8 5MT (320 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4930 cm3 |
Power: | 236 KW @ 5500 RPM 320 HP @ 5500 RPM 316 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 355 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 481 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | 4 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.7 in (4336 mm) |
Width: | 69.6 in (1768 mm) |
Height: | 44.5 in (1130 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57 in (1,473/1,448 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.5 in (2604 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3549 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km) |