When we finally arrived at our destination we found cars everywhere, and after finding a suitable parking space we made our way in. The sale covered a wide variety of makes but our interest was limited to the Maseratis on sale. They all looked pretty good. Unfortunately none reached their reserve price! It had been my intention to take some decent photos but the cars were so close that it made photography impossible.

The Sale over we made our way to a restaurant, specialising in fresh fish from the lake, chosen by Rossano who lives in nearby Bergamo, at Iseo on Lake Iseo where we enjoyed a delicious meal over a lengthy dicussion on the merits of Maserati. Needless to say this took some considerable time, so much so that we were almost the last to leave.

Having said our goodbyes, I headed for nearby Lake Garda, Rossano for nearby Bergamo and Claudio who had a 100 mile plus trip to Alessandria near Turin. Claudio is very knowledgeable about the 'Le Auto di Modena', Rossano is the Webmaster of Reparto Corse and knows a hell of a lot about Biturbos so I thought you might like to take a closer look at his car!!

The Biturbo Si was launched in 1986 and was the last model to bear the Biturbo label. Powered by a 2-litre engine fitted with an integrated Weber/Marelli electronic fuel injection and ignition system and two large intercoolers (mounted in front of the radiator) the Si produced 220 bhp at 6350 rpm with a maximum torque figure of 187 lb ft at 3500 rpm.

The Si was only available in three colour combinations; Rosso Maserati over Soft Grey Metallizzato, Blu Silver Metallizzato over Soft Grey Metallizzato and of course Nero over Soft Grey Metallizzato (known as the 'Biturbo Si Black' of which 105 examples were produced).

The interior now sported newly designed seats; the Rosso and Blu Silver Metallizzato cars were finished in Terra di Sienna lether with beige alcantara, the Nero in Ivory coloured trim, both sported a wooden gear lever knob.

The Si was fitted with a subtle rear spoiler and the wheels, though similar in design to those of the earlier Biturbo S model, now had polished centres.

According to the Biturbo Si brochures (one in English, the other in French) that I have for the 2.5-litre (2491cc) export version, the maximum power output is quoted at 188 bhp at 5000 rpm with maximum torque rating of 236.5 lb ft at 3000 rpm.

Would any owners of the 2.5-litre Biturbo Si export model like to comment?

"Hi Enrico,

Thanks for the beautiful publication of the Luzzago Meeting. I have some new information for you! the Italian Maserati Dealer (Concessionario) has given me a production figures for the Biturbo Si . The numbers produced included 450 in 'Rosso Maserati' (Red), 450 in 'Nero' ('Serie Black') and 92 in Blu Silver Metallizzato/Soft Grey Metallizzato (Blue/Grey).

The 'Serie Black' version cost some IT L.2,000,000 more than the 'Red' and 'Blue/Soft Grey' models. It was deemed a prestige version! Please note that your text indicates 105 examples of 'Serie Black' version.

Maserati have confirmed the figure of 992 Si s produced.

Ciao,

Rossano."

"Ciao Rossano,

Thanks for the information and for allowing me to photgraph your Biturbo Si.

Today I have spoken with Sig. Ermanno Cozza and he informs me that although the production figure of 992 models for the Biturbo Si is correct, he states that although he has no accurate figures, the likely production figures for the three models are around 230 in 'Rosso Maserati' (Red), around 540 in 'Nero' ('Serie Black') and around 220 in Blu Silver Metalizzato/Rifle Grey (Blue/Grey).

The 'Serie Black' version cost some IT L.2,000,000 more than the 'Red' and 'Blue/Soft Grey' models. It was deemed a prestige version! Please note that your text indicates 105 examples of the 'Serie Black' version.

Maserati have confirmed the figure of 992 Sis produced.

Ciao,

Rossano."