2006 Maserati GranSport Spyder

The Maserati GranSport Spyder is unveiled for the first time at 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. The great success of the GranSport coupe due to the thrilling drive and excellent performance, spurred Maserati into offering its clients a sportier model. This version maintains the aggression and temperament of the original and combines it with the pleasures to be gained from open air driving. The sporty design of the new GranSport Spyder is emphasized, as in the coupe, from the front bumper. A pronounced spoiler hugs the bottom and the side under-door skirting harmonizes the look of the car. This is completed by the 19” wheels inspired by the race cars that compete in the Trofeo Maserati. The interior is a blend of carbon, leather and BrighTex fabric and lend the cabin the feel of a racing car. Powering this particular model is a V8 that puts out 400 bhp.

The exhaust system gives off a full, deep sound.

The Maserati GranSport Spyder will be on sale from March 2006.

Story by Maserati S.p.A., edited by Supercars.net

In Detail

submitted byRichard Owen
engineV8 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
positionFront Longitudinal
fuel feedDOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/Varible Phase Timing
displacement4244 cc / 259.0 in³
bore92 mm / 3.62 in
stroke79.8 mm / 3.14 in
compression11.1:1
power295 kw / 395.6 bhp @ 7000 rpm
torque451 nm / 332.6 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
redline7600
body / frameUnit Steel Monocoque w/Front & Rear Steel Subframes
driven wheelsRWD w/Limited-Slip Differential
front tires235/35 ZR19
rear tires265/30 ZR19
front brakesBrembro Cross-Drilled Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
f brake sizex 330 mm / x 13.0 in
rear brakesBrembro Cross-Drilled Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
r brake sizex 310 mm / x 12.2 in
front wheelsF 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19 x 8 in
rear wheelsR 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9.5 in
f suspensionDouble Wishbones wVariable Gas Dampers, Coil Springs
r suspensionDouble Wishbones wVariable Gas Dampers, Coil Springs
wheelbase2660 mm / 104.7 in
front track1525 mm / 60.0 in
rear track1538 mm / 60.6 in
length4523 mm / 178.1 in
width1822 mm / 71.7 in
transmissionPaddle Operated Cambiocorsa 6-Speed Transaxle w/Electro-Hydraulic Operation
gear ratios3.286:1, 2.158:1, 1.609:1, 1.269:1, 1.034:1, 0.816:1, :1
top speed~290 kph / 180.2 mph
0 – 60 mph~4.8 seconds

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