GTP Cool Wall: 1971-1978 Maserati Bora

[Wiegert]

1971-1978 Maserati Bora nominated by @Mike458

Body Style: 2-door coupe
Engine: 4.7L V8, 4.9L V8
Power: 310-320 hp
Torque: 340 lbs-ft
Weight: 1595 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Mid-engine, rear wheel drive​

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[Heldenzeit]

Biggest pile of crap I've ever worked on. Hydraulic pedals, seat adjustment, everything leaked. Exhaust doesn't sound that great and the styling isn't that pretty IMO. Uncool.

I love the seat design though.

 

[Roger the Horse]

Very understated for what it is.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Much cleaner styling than the V6 Merak. A shame it didn't get the recognition it deserves.

Cool.

 

[LM7325]

Joe Walsh approves of this.

 

[Ze Elephant]

A very high cool on my list. The styling looks a little awkward from a couple angles, but c'mon, it's a Maserati.

 

[AlvaroF]

Ureliable as hell, but somewhat awsome machine. I think it has been aging well also. Very low cool.

 

[Adamgp]

Mehserati.

 

[JAHHAJ]

Just as ugly as the Merak, interior looks alright and it has a decent amount of power, overall uncool.

 

[FerrariF1GT]

I see plenty of Alfa Montreal (badge engineering?), and to me, the Montreal is pretty cool. This is also cool.

 

[TheCracker]

Overshadowed by its rivals from Maranello and Sant Agata. Low cool.

 

[Sp3edst3r]

Cool, I personally like the design and look of it. As my I.T teacher said over my shoulder as I was looking at it "There's something 70's about it"

 

[Turbo]

Unique car designs can either be really stylish, or an ugly mess, and this car falls into the former. Cool.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

This car made me think of Magnum P.I. as well as Miami Vice.. I know, they had Ferraris, but still.. Cool.

 

[Liquid]

I like it but it's one of the ugliest things Maserati made. Other cars from that time are much better.

An extremely low Cool.

 

[axletramp]

Always look like they should be a hatchback. But it's a 70s Maserati, so cool.

 

[Wiegert]

Clean. Rakish. A stunner through and through. Almost half as cool as VW's Bora...

Sub Zero.

 

[Vegard]

Worst choice of rear lights I can think of.

Still a high cool.

 

[Dennisch]

Yes. Italian oddball. Great engine. Unreliable as poo electronics though.

Cool.

 

[epic_apri_39]

The only issue for me is the weight. Cool.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Ah, the Bora. I learnt about this car when James May drove it on Top Gear. No, I didn't fall in love with it, but my dad liked it quite a lot, and I don't have any reason to dislike this car. Cool.

 

[Aerocoupe]

I'm going to be honest, I'm not a fan of the design; something just seems off somehow. Mixed with the typically horrendous Italian reliability, makes this one Uncool.

 

[Legro]

Probably the closest thing to a mid-engined 60s grand tourer there ever was. And it does looks great.

Very high cool.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Beautiful pre 80s Maserati. What could be cooler? SZ

 

[TexRex]

I actually prefer the Merak...

 

[Tyger]

Perhaps worthy of another thread, but I wonder if any franchise will ever pick up on the pre-80s Maseratis? The likes of the Bora, Merak, Ghibli and earlier models have always been a little conspicuous by their absence. Even Forza eschewed the more exotic Shamal in favour of the Biturbo.