1971 Maserati Bora 4.9
1971 to 1978 · Coupe · 275 built
Price history
Recent sales
10 sales
1973 · Giallo2026-08-15$156,800
1977 · Black · 24,000 mi · manual2026-07-10 · ClassicheMasters$43,777
1978 · Black · 42,000 mi · manual2026-01-20 · Toolx5$175,000
1975 · Blue · 40,000 mi2025-07-09 · FinestVehiclesTraded$175,000
1973 · Yellow · 22,000 mi · manual2025-06-30 · plasticdr$130,000
1973 · Blue · 32,000 mi2025-01-30 · OTSandCo$121,000
1974 · Blue · 12,000 mi · manual2023-02-14 · MSCLASSICCARSLLC$245,000
1975 · Blue · 40,000 mi2022-05-25 · DSFM2005$172,000
1977 · Oro · 20,000 mi · manual2022-04-16 · ralt12$310,000
1972$128,800
Specifications
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated V8, 4.9L
- Power
- 330 hp
- Torque
- 354 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.2s
- Top speed
- 165 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 3,307 lb
- Production
- 275 units
- Original MSRP
- $17,000
- Designer
- Giorgetto Giugiaro
Common questions
How much does a Maserati Bora 4.9 cost?
A 1971 Maserati Bora 4.9 cost $17,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $156,800. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $164,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $124,900 to $189,290, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1971 Maserati Bora 4.9 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $164,600. We rate confidence medium: 3 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a Maserati Bora 4.9 a good investment?
It has appreciated 868% against its $17,000 list price. Only 275 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $43,777 to $310,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Maserati Bora 4.9 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $156,800Aug 15, 2026Giallo
- $43,777Jul 10, 2026Black · 24,000 mi
- $175,000Jan 20, 2026Black · 42,000 mi
The Bora 4.9 represented the ultimate expression of Maserati's mid-engine philosophy, with the larger-displacement V8 delivering 330 horsepower and 165-mph capability. Only 275 examples received the bigger engine, making it significantly rarer than the 4.7-liter version. The additional displacement transformed the Bora's character, providing effortless torque delivery and genuine supercar performance that could embarrass contemporary Ferraris. Despite the $3,000 premium over the base model, discerning buyers recognized the 4.9's superior performance envelope. Today, these represent the holy grail of Bora ownership, combining Giugiaro's timeless design with Maserati's most potent naturally-aspirated V8 of the era. The extreme rarity and enhanced performance make 4.9s commanding serious premiums over their 4.7-liter siblings, with pristine examples approaching six-figure territory as collectors recognize their significance.
