The Racing was revealed to the press in December 1990 and was introduced to the market already in March of the following year. It was essentially a variant of the 2.24v. with high power, and was designed as an intermediate model under the more aggressive Shamal. The Trident engineers had sought to obtain high torque even at low revs (37.3 mkg at 3500 rpm), and coupled the engine to a new Getrag gearbox. The suspension was also modified, with the adoption of an active electronic control system with 4 damping adjustment positions. Despite the Racing moniker, Maserati has chosen to keep the interior very refined rather than spartan. The usual mix of wood and leather has been retained, as has the climate control system. In just two years of existence, 230 cars were assembled and are now among the most sought-after after models in the Biturbo range.