“One of the greatest names in the history of motor racing   was to be seen on major race circuits after a period of 25 years, when a Maserati Bi Turbo competes in the 1988 British Touring Car championship”- Press information.

Maserati.

1988 When Alejandro de Tomaso acquired Maserati in 1976, he had ambitious plans for the marque.

His plan was to combine the prestige of the Maserati brand with a sports car that would be more affordable than the earlier high-priced models that had traditionally made up the Maserati range.

In fact, Maserati ceased making supercars like the ones developed under Citroën ownership altogether, like the Bora and Khamsin.

In 1988, with the coupés being restyled, the Biturbo name was dropped in favour of 222—meaning 2-door, 2-litre engine and 2nd generation.

The car carried all the visual clues of Gandini’s first facelift, with a more rounded grille and bonnet, different wing mirrors and rear spoiler.

The engine size of the 222 E export model grew from t...