Performance Review: Maserati Indy 4.7 V8 - [1971]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Indy Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Indy 4.7 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1971. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 ZR2 Stingray 7.4 V8 Convertible and the 1971 Ford Mustang 351 5.8 V8 Convertible.This particular Maserati Indy has a 4719cc 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 1650 kgs (3637 lbs) this makes the Maserati Indy 4.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Indy shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 4719cc 16V V8 engine produces 286 bhp (213 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 282 lb-ft (382.3 Nm) @ 3800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 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 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4.6 V8 (198.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Indy.

The Maserati Indy has a Power to weight ratio of 173.3 bhp per ton and 170.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1971 Indy competing with the 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4.6 V8 (198.3 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo (198.3 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 170.9 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 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo (195.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 BMW 2 Series M235i Cabriolet Auto F23 (195.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.7 secs, this made the Maserati Indy 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (7.50 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue Wagon (7.50 secs) the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Premium (7.50 secs) the or the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD Variant 2.0 TDi DSG (7.50 secs). This Maserati Indy 4.7 V8 is also faster than the 2013 BMW i3 0.6l Hybrid (7.60 secs) the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the and the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (7.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Indy and the 2011 Mazda 3 2.3 Mazdaspeed

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Indy on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.63 secs @ 93.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2011 Mazda 3 2.3 Mazdaspeed (14.57 secs), the 1988 Maserati 222 E 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (14.57 secs), and the 2006 Lexus IS 350 3.5 V6 (14.57 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1971 version of the Maserati Indy 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 156mph.

Top Speed of the 1971 Indy equals the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 (167 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1971 Maserati Indy 4.7 V8 then how about the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 (167 mph), the 2001 TVR Chimaera 500 5.0L V8 (167 mph), or the 1993 TVR Griffith 500 (167 mph).

Related Links:

1971 Indy Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

Car Comparison