Maserati Mexico 1966–1972 car dimensions: 4760 mm long, 1730 mm wide and 1350 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,600 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 680 litres.
The cabin seats four adults in leather with a wooden dashboard. Air conditioning and electric windows come standard. Power steering and a radio are optional. It offers real rear space for grand touring without modern screens or aids.
The boot holds enough luggage for four on long trips, suiting the car's grand touring role.
The cabin has rich leather seating for four adults with well-padded seats suited to long journeys. A wooden dashboard, electric windows and air conditioning come standard. Visibility is strong thanks to the open glasshouse design. Power steering and a radio are optional.
Fuel: super-grade petrol 98/100 RON. twin tanks hold about 90-95 litres. combined consumption around 20 l/100 km.
Service interval: check oil, coolant and tyres every 1 000 km. renew engine oil and filter every 5 000 km.
Standard safety kit: servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels with dual independent circuits.
The 4.7-litre V8 runs on high-octane super-grade petrol. Twin rear tanks give a total capacity of roughly 90-95 litres. Combined fuel use is listed at about 20 litres per 100 km.
Routine checks of engine oil, radiator water and tyre pressures are due every 1 000 km. Engine oil and filter are renewed every 5 000 km. Gearbox, differential and steering oils are changed every 20 000 km, as is brake fluid. Brake pads are replaced around the same mileage under normal use.
Four-wheel servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes with separate front and rear hydraulic circuits form the core safety equipment. Iodine headlights are fitted as standard. No crash-test ratings appear in period documents.
Keep the car by following the factory service schedule and using original parts. Regular short runs are needed to keep the carburettors clear. Corrosion checks and leather care help preserve the body and cabin.
Length 4760 mm, Width 1730 mm, Height 1350 mm, Wheelbase 2640 mm (Mexico 1966–1972)
Sources: manufacturer data, Maserati Automobili Modena, Maserati «Mexico» Driving and Servicing Manual, Period Mexico sales brochure in Italian, English, French and German, The same manual lists the 4.2 as.