1967 Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupé
Representing the final chapter of Maserati’s classic straight-six engine lineage, this Italian grand tourer bridged the gap between the company’s racing heritage and its luxury road car aspirations.
Pietro Frua’s elegant styling created one of the most visually striking designs of the 1960s, with clean lines and purposeful proportions that made it instantly recognizable.
The lightweight aluminum bodywork was fitted to a steel chassis derived from Maserati’s racing experience. Available in both coupe and spider configurations, the Mistral featured disc brakes, a five-speed manual ZF transmission, and Lucas mechanical fuel injection as standard equipment (a sophisticated system that was often replaced with carburetors by later owners).
Three engine variants were offered during the production run, with the 4.0-liter straight-six providing the most performance. This powerplant delivered substantial torque and a distinctive exhaust note that became synonymous with the Maserati experience.
Production remained limited from 1963 to 1970, with only 828 coupes and 120 spiders completed.
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