Performance Review: Maserati Indy Tipo 116 4.1 V8 - [1969]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Indy Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Indy Tipo 116 4.1 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1969. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS and the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8.This particular Maserati Indy has a 4136cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Indy shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Indy's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1582 kgs (3487 lbs) this makes the Maserati Indy Tipo 116 4.1 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Indy shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 4136cc 16V V8 engine produces 260 bhp (193 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 267 lb-ft (362.0 Nm) @ 3800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati Indy you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (189.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Indy.

The Maserati Indy has a Power to weight ratio of 164.3 bhp per ton and 168.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1969 Indy competing with the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (189.3 bhp per ton) or the 1968 Alpine A110 1300 (188.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati Indy generating around 168.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2003 Maserati 4200 GT 4.2 V8 (193.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM (193.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this made the Maserati Indy Tipo 116 4.1 V8 as fast as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the or the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs). This Maserati Indy Tipo 116 4.1 V8 is also faster than the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (7.30 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs) the and the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Indy and the 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Indy on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.9 secs @ 91.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500 (14.85 secs), the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT (14.86 secs), and the 1971 Dodge Dart Demon Sport Coupe 5.5 V8 340 (14.86 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1969 version of the Maserati Indy Tipo 116 4.1 V8 has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Top Speed of the 1969 Indy equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1969 Maserati Indy Tipo 116 4.1 V8 then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

Related Links:

1969 Indy Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

Car Comparison