Maserati Biturbo Spyder MPG by year — every rating on record
The Maserati Biturbo Spyder has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1986 to 1987. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Biturbo Spyder and Biturbo 425. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #58 of 59 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1987 | 2 | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | #68 of 72 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Maserati Biturbo Spyder placed highest in 1986 at #58 of 59, and lowest in 1987 at #68 of 72. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (TURBO), turbocharged | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (TURBO), turbocharged | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
What Biturbo Spyder fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder burns 821 to 885 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,654 | $190 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $3,096 | $221 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,538 | $253 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1987 model year is $4,450 to $4,800 a year in fuel, or $12,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 14 mpg the Maserati Biturbo Spyder is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,198 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Maserati nameplates
Every Maserati model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.