As car enthusiasts, we sometimes respond irrationally to brands that we perceive as the mark of excellent engineering. The Chrysler TC By Maserati features pistons by Mahle, a Cosworth and Maserati cylinder head, a transmission by Getrag, and the list goes on. If we were to assess the TC solely on the merits of its component suppliers, it would rank among the greats. But, the whole probably comes up short of the sum of the parts.

The TC rides on a modified Chrysler K-car platform - specifically, the truncated chassis of a Dodge Daytona. Bodywork was a product of Innocenti facilities in Turin, while the final assembly took place in Milan. The intercooled Turbo II powertrain was an amalgam of Chrysler and specialty components. The base engine was similar to a standard Chrysler Turbo II, while the cylinder head was cast in a Cosworth foundry and assembled by Maserati.