Vehicle Description
Chrysler's TC by Maserati was a "Q" body based on a modified second
generation Chrysler K platform jointly developed by Chrysler and
Maserati as a grand tourer and introduced at the 1986 Los Angeles
Auto Show. After two years of development delays, the TC became
available in late-1988 and a total of 7,300 units were manufactured
in Milan, Italy through 1990.
Lee Iacocca started a friendship with the late Alejandro de Tomaso
while at Ford, which led to the De Tomaso Pantera. During the
1980s, Iacocca headed Chrysler while De Tomaso was owner of the
historic Maserati brand. In 1984, both companies signed a
memorandum of understanding to create a sport coupe, which
ultimately became the TC.
500 cars were built with an optional drivetrain consisting of a
Getrag manual transmission and a 16-valve head version of the 2.2
L. This engine is often called the "Maserati" engine because it was
built by Maserati and has a Maserati-branded cast valve cover.
The 200 hp 16-valve 2.2 L "Maserati" engine's cylinder head was
cast in England by Cosworth and finished in Italy by Maserati. The
pistons came from Mahle GmbH in Germany. The camshafts were
designed by Florida-based Crane Cams and were manufactured by
Maserati in Modena. The "Maserati" engine used a specially-made 2.2
block, upgraded crankshaft and rods. A Japanese turbocharger was
sourced from IHI. The rest of the engine used common Turbo II parts
made in the United States
The TC featured a detachable hard top with circular, beveled-glass
opera windows with a six-point latching system4 #fn45 #fn5 and a
manually operated cloth lined convertible top that was available in
either tan or black, interior leather colors were ginger or
Bordeaux. Available exterior colors were yellow, red, or
Cabernet.
The TC's dash, door panels, seats, armrest, and rear fascia panels
were covered in hand-stitched Italian leather. Inside doorjambs
were finished with stainless steel panels and sill plates. The
convertible boot, over which the hardtop rests, is a body colored
metal panel. A special interior storage compartment came with an
umbrella, tool kit, and small spare tire that allowed the use of
the full-sized trunk even with the top down. Standard equipment
included a 10-speaker Infinity AM/FM cassette stereo, power
windows, 6-way power seats, power door and trunk locks, map lights,
puddle lamps, cruise control, and tilt steering wheel.
For The 1990 Production Year, Only 1,900 Were Built, Base Price Was
$35,000... With Direct Competition From Cadillac Allante And
Buick's Reatta..
Well Documented From Day One With Original Bill Of Sale, Tool Kit,
Owners Folder With Manual.
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