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T E C H N O L O G Y A N D DATA

Two door, two-seater convertible with ‘Electro-hydraulic’ roof operation.

Front mounted engine and clutch with rear mounted transaxle gearbox

connected by a rigid torque tube providing rear wheel drive with a CD

of 0.36

Chassis

Stress-bearing steel with tubular superstructure integrated in the front.

Suspension

Front: double links with forged aluminium hub carriers and struts:

coil-over springs, pre-set steel dampers or as optional equipment,

aluminium continuous adjustment dampers with proportional solenoids

(Skyhook system).

Rear: double links with forged aluminium hub carriers, coil over springs,

regulator bars to control toe-in, pre-set steel dampers or as optional

equipment, aluminium continuous adjustment dampers with proportional

solenoids (Skyhook system).

Light alloy 15-spoke wheels. Front 18 x 7J rims fitted with 235/40 Z .18

tyres. Rear 18 x 9J rims fitted with 265/35 Z .18 tyres.

Brakes

Brembo braking system with four ventilated, cross-drilled discs: 330 mm

x 32 mm at the front, 310 mm x 28 mm at the rear; light alloy calipers

with four pistons of different diameter: 46-38 mm at the front with

ceramic insulating seals and 34-30 mm at the rear. Ferodo HP1000

friction pads.

Bosch 5.3 4-channel ABS. Electronic braking effort distribution (EBD).

Transmission

Longitudinal Maserati gearbox, with a 6-speed mechanical transmission

and manual lever selection, triple cone synchronisers on 1st and 2nd, and

double cone on 3rd and 4th.

Also available with the Cambiocorsa gearbox - with hydraulic operation

and electronic management operated by rocker levers behind the steering

wheel. There is no clutch pedal and the reverse control is on the tunnel

console, Normal, Sport, Low Grip and Auto functions.

Gear ratios: 1st 3.286, 2nd 2.158, 3rd 1.609, 4th 1.269, 5th 1.034, 6th 0.848,

reverse 2.563.

Dry twin plate 215 mm clutch, with torsional flexible coupling, hydraulic

control.

Steel propeller shaft coaxial with engine-gearbox connection pipe.

ZF asymmetrical self-locking differential (25% in traction, 45% in

release), hypoid bevel gear pair, final drive 3.73 (11/41).

Bosch ASR traction control.

Engine

90 degree V8, crankcase and cylinder heads in hardened aluminium

silicone alloy, crankshaft in forged, refined steel, balanced individually on

5 main bearings. Timing gear with two chain-driven overhead cams per

bank, and four valves per cylinder driven by hydraulic cups.

Dry sump engine lubrication with the pumps and cooling pump all in a

single unit. Bosch ME7.3.2 ignition and injection systems, electronic

drive by wire accelerator control.

Weight: ________________________184 kg

Displacement: ___________________4244 cm3

Bore: __________________________92 mm

Stroke:_________________________80 mm

Compression ratio: _______________11.1 : 1

Max. power output: ______________287 kW (390 bhp)

at: ____________________________7000 rpm

Peak torque: ____________________451 Nm (46 kgm)

at: ____________________________4500 rpm

Max. engine speed:_______________7600 rpm

Cooling circuit capacity: __________11.5 l

Lubricating circuit capacity:________8.3 l

Dimensions and Weights

Length: ________________________4303 mm

Width: ________________________1822 mm

Height: ________________________1305 mm

Wheelbase: _____________________2440 mm

Front track:_____________________1525 mm

Rear track: _____________________1538 mm

Front overhang: _________________963 mm

Rear overhang:__________________900 mm

Turning circle: __________________11.5 m

Standard boot capacity: ___________300 l

Fuel tank: ______________________88 l

Dry weight _____________________1,620 kg (Cambiocorsa 1,630 kg)

Kerb weight:____________________1,720 kg (Cambiocorsa 1,730 kg)

Max. permissible weight: __________1980 kg

Performance

Top speed: _____________________176 mph (at 7500 rpm)

Max. speeds: ____________________45 mph in 1st, 68 mph in 2nd,

91 mph in 3rd, 116 mph in 4th, 143 mph in 5th, 176 mph in 6th, 58 mph

in reverse

Acceleration 0-60 mph: ___________4.8 s

Acceleration 0-400 metres: ________13.3 s

Acceleration 0-1000 metres: _______23.9 s

FTP75 + HW fuel consumption: ___6.23 km/l

The Spyder is an entirely new Maserati. A Maserati which blends

the pure style of an Italian sports convertible with the world’s

most advanced technology. A car which artfully combines the

classic timelessness of glamorous lines and the unique Modena

tradition with the most sophisticated sports technology.

The Maserati Spyder is a car built around a chassis and an engine

designed, conceived and created at the historic Modena factory

in Viale Ciro Menotti. Completely refurbished to make it the

most advanced in the world, the factory is dedicated to the

production of specialist manufacture of handcrafted vehicles

which demand high technology and a culture of traditional

workmanship.

The model opens up a completely new chapter in the history of

the marque, because the Spyder carr ies on the unrivalled

tradition of the acclaimed Maserati convertibles – high

performing, unashamedly aristocratic cars which have never

failed to delight an exclusive band of sophisticated, demanding

and uncompromising customers.

At the heart of the Spyder’s design is the quintessential Maserati

‘look’. A front-engine design of which Maserati has historically

been one of the most authentic and authoritative proponents.

This brand culture, capable of producing distinctive, highly

individual cars that transcend fashion, is perfectly expressed in

the elegant lines and muscular stance of the all-Italian design

developed by Italdesign-Giugiaro.

The Spyder’s body has the distinctive sleek aggressiveness of the

3200 GT, yet its wheelbase is 220 mm shorter than the coupé

version.The elimination of air grilles, the more compact tail and

a new, elegantly structured clear-lens light structure add a more

crouching poise to the profile, off-set perfectly by 18 inch wheel

rims with a 15 spoke design.

The sporty elegance of that profile remains unchanged.With the

soft-top open, the two roll bars behind the seats emphasise the

adrenaline-racing look of a sports convertible; with the hood

down, it has the look of a compact coupé, with a pleasing

contrast between the colours of the soft top and the car’s

paintwork. The colour of the top, like a great many other parts

of the car, can be co-ordinated with the paintwork. For the

Spyder there is an an exceptional selection of colours available,

with the possibility of combining 16 paint finishes with

10 interior leather colours and 5 roof colours, these being black,

blue, burgundy and two shades of beige.

The design of the body places the maximum possible emphasis

on all aspects of passive safety, starting with the differentiated

structure which incorporates two separate fixed roll-bars. This

structure has been designed to comply with the latest EC and

USA standards to front and side crash tests, and assures

maximum safety in any eventuality. The safety package is

completed with 4 airbags (front and side) as well as seat belt

pre-tensioners and the safety inertia switch which cuts of the

fuel supply in the event of an impact.

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The interior of the Maserati affords superlative comfort in every

dimension.The coverings are in the finest leather complemented

by other, equally luxurious materials, and further enhanced by

the handcrafted look of the trim. The overall feel is a successful

marr iage of traditional workmanship with the precision

techniques required by today’s quality standards.

The seats, specifically designed for this car, are equipped with

all-electric adjustments with memory on the driver’s side (which

also controls the position of the wing mirrors), integrated

headrest and an optional seat heater function.

Alongside the traditional analogue instrumentation in front of

the driver, there is a Maserati Info Centre at the centre of the

fascia equipped with a 5.8 inch colour display. This integrated

unit controls the Hi-Fi system with single CD player as standard,

the on-board computer, the automatic climate control system

and, on request, the GPS satellite navigation system, a GSM

telephone module with hands free unit and voice-activated

controls as well as a 5 disc remote CD changer stowed in the

boot.

On board equipment available as optional extras includes

electronically controlled cruise control and rear bumper parking

sensors.

For the interior, special care has been taken to include functional

storage compartments. These include a practical lockable

compartment at the rear of the cabin, between the roll-bars and

the boot, with a maximum capacity of 300 litres. There is also a

set of fitted luggage available as an optional extra. The boot is

also able to accommodate two golf bags.

Discerning Spyder clients can fully personalize their chosen

car through the bespoke services of the

program. In addition to a choice of 16 paint finishes,

10 colours for the interior leather and 5 for the soft top and the

floor mats, the program also offers the possibility of

personalizing the colours of many other inter ior coverings

(dashboard, door panels, top cover, roll-bars, steering wheel).

The customer may even specify the colour of the stitching and

the dashboard lining strip.

The roof is fully automatic, with smooth, seamless electro-

hydraulic operation controlled by a button on the central

tunnel. When folded back it disappears completely into a closed

compartment (separated from the boot) at the rear of the

occupants, whilst the roof ’s 3 layer covering with reinforced

structure perfectly insulates the cockpit.

W I T H O U T A D O U B T, H OW E V E R I T I S T H E S P Y D E R ’ S T E C H N O L O G Y T H AT T RU LY S E T S T H I S C A R A PA RT

F RO M T H E R E S T. T H E P R I N C I PA L C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S A R E : A N E W 4 . 2 L I T R E V 8 E N G I N E D E S I G N I N

L I G H T W E I G H T A L L O Y; T R A N S A X L E T R A N S M I S S I O N L AYO U T ; C A M B I O C O R S A – T H E F 1 S T Y L E PA D D L E

S H I F T ; S K Y H O O K S U S P E N S I O N ; B R E M B O B R A K E S W I T H L A R G E D I S C S A N D I N T E G R AT E D E L E C T RO N I C

F U N C T I O N S F O R E N G I N E , G E A R B OX , T R AC T I O N A N D B R A K I N G C O N T RO L , V I A C A N L I N E T E C H N O L O G Y.

A 4.2 litre normally aspirated power unit, with 8 cylinders in

90 degrees V, compact and very light weight, with a sophisticated

racing style construction, dry sump lubr ication and pump

assembly external to the one-cast engine block.

Valve control is by way of two chain-driven overhead camshafts

per bank of cylinders operating four valves per cylinder through

hydraulic valve adjusters. The inlet camshafts are equipped with

a continuous valve timing control system.

Output is 390 BHP at 7000 rpm with an exceptionally high

maximum torque of 451 Nm (46 kgm) at 4500 rpm, assuring

great flexibility of use.

It is equipped with integrated Bosch ME7.3.2 ignition and

injection systems, accelerator with electronic “drive by wire”

throttle control, and the microprocessor control units (MCU)

interact with the older systems via high speed (Controlled Area

Network) line to optimise handling of the engine.

All this translates into exceptional handling and drivability,

resulting from a combination of superlative performance assisted

by high torque at all speeds, within a context of fuel-efficient

operation. This engine is also environmentally fr iendly and

assures compliance with existing and known future regulations.

Thanks to this new engine, the Spyder can reach a maximum

speed of 176 mph and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under

five heart-stopping seconds.

The gearbox is at the rear, integrated with the differential. This

Transaxle layout makes it possible to achieve optimally balanced

weight distribution between the two axles (53-47% of the kerb

weight, respectively, divided between the front and rear), ensuring

the very best performance in all conditions.

As an alternative to the six speed manual transmission, the Spyder

is also available with a Formula 1 style gearbox with computer

controlled gear change known as the “Cambiocorsa”.The 6-speed

gearbox has an electro-hydraulic actuator controlled by means of

paddles behind the steering wheel, without the need for a clutch

pedal. The system allows the driver to choose between four

different gear modes: Normal, Sport, Auto and Low Grip.

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Each of these programs, is selected by means of consol mounted

buttons, corresponding to a different type of operating mode:

Select Normal for everyday, leisurely driving or Sports for earlier

gear changes and a more involved driving experience. The

electronic traction control automatically adjusts to the selected

mode.

When coupled with the adjustable suspension option, the

Cambiocorsa Normal/Sport button drives the damping settings

as well as the gearbox and traction control functions.

As well as a fully automatic gear change function (Auto), there

is a Low Grip option allowing controlled starting and gear

handling for surfaces such as snow and ice.

Cambiocorsa combines the pleasure of Grand Tourer style

driving with fast-reacting performance, allowing the driver to

get the most out of the engine and enjoy its power in maximum

safety. The driver is able to change gear at any time without

having to remove his hands from the steering wheel or operate

a clutch pedal.

Double wishbone geometry, in light alloy, offers a combination

of superb performance and uncompromising comfort.

The rear suspension is fitted with a toe-in regulator bar which

enhances the precision of the drive train, assuring optimal grip

of the tyres in every situation and perfectly balanced cornering

behaviour together with exceptional ride comfort.

The front and rear layout incorporates “antidive” features to

prevent nose-dive under braking, and “antisquat” features to

prevent the opposite effect, of the trail end dipping under

acceleration. The suspension system is completed by anti-roll

bars at the front and rear.

The superlative road performance of the Maserati Spyder is

enhanced by the innovative Skyhook system for continuous

automatic damping adjustment, introduced in collaboration with

Mannesmann-Sachs (on request).

Our unique Skyhook telemetry concept is the state of the art

in automatic suspension control: a set of sensors continually

monitor the movement of the wheels and car body, and transmit

them to a central unit. By analysing this data, the control unit

determines the road and vehicle running conditions and

instantaneously adjusts each damper accordingly.

This solution is ten times faster than the systems available to

date, and radically improves ride quality in that it perfectly and

“actively” controls the damping rate and hence the vehicle

response – in all conditions, producing maximum effectiveness

in true comfort.

In addition to this automatic adjustment, the driver can also

choose different behaviour modes at any time: in fact, the basic

damper adjustments can be changed while the vehicle is in

motion, using the console-mounted button to switch between

two different settings: Normal or Sport.

In developing these two systems, particular care was taken with

the differentiation of the dynamic handling: soft to benefit ride

comfort in the Normal setting or, at the opposite extreme, stiff

for stable handling and minimised body roll in the Sport setting.

The superb dynamic performance of the Spyder is attributable

not just to its engine, but also to the overall system of

“intelligent” components for enhanced drivability, handling and

driver control.

Steer ing, brakes and integrated electronic management of

suspension, gearbox and traction control achieve the two-fold

result of a perfect balance between ride comfort and sporting

dynamics, allowing the dr iver to switch between different

behaviour settings as desired.

There is a dashboard – mounted button for overriding the ASR

electronic traction control and, if the Skyhook system is

installed, the button which controls the suspension setting also

drives the ASR system, according to two different operating

modes: Normal or Sport.

Normal mode tends to benefit stability, in response to the road

conditions; Sport mode benefits performance, intervening to a

lesser extent on the engine with traction control. It prevents

skidding while still providing information about the road

holding limit.

Handling safety is completed with the Brembo braking system

with light alloy four-piston callipers all round and cross drilled

large ventilating disks (front 330 mm Ø x 32, rear 310 mm Ø

x 28). The two stage servo brake is calibrated to retain high

sensitivity, even with a very fact reaction time, and is assisted by

the 4-channel Bosch 5.3 ABS anti-lock braking system, the EBD

electronic braking corrector and the MSR system, which

controls the engine to prevent locking of the rear wheels when

using excessive engine braking.

Maserati offers its clients a vast array of services and custom

options, ranging from the availability of financing plans for

purchase or leasing, to insurance policies tailored to meet the

specific needs of each individual customer, to the

program for specifying personalised

vehicle configurations.

The custom vehicle configurations offered by the

program are grouped into four categories:

colour schemes; interior trims; travel and sports dynamics, for a

total of approximately 40 custom options. Customers also have

the possibility of requesting special custom configurations

directly from Maserati, provided these comply with the

appropriate technical, type approval and quality requirements.

Special emphasis has been placed on the colour schemes. In fact

there are 3 million different possible combinations, as well as the

option, on request, of matching the paintwork to a sample of any

colour provided by the customer.

This flexibility gives the Maserati Spyder a traditional,

handcrafted flavour that is reminiscent of the past.

Other personalisation options include:

· Interior parts in briarwood or carbon (e.g. steering wheel,

gearshift knob or Cambiocorsa paddles), engraving of a custom

signature on the sill plates.

· Set of fitted luggage for the boot compartment; folding wind

stop equipped with storage case and special boot compartment;

gas discharge lamp (xenon) headlights with retracting washer-

wiper system.

· Enhanced “Auditorium 200” Hi-Fi system with 6 speakers and

one central subwoofer controlled from an amplifier which

outputs 200 Watts RMS.

In short, the vast array of configuration options gives each

customer the possibility of specifying a custom-made Spyder, in

accordance with their style, tastes, needs and use of their

Maserati.

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PELLE IN COLORECOLOURED LEATHER

PIP1COLORE SU RICHIESTA PER CADENINOCOLOUR UPON REQUEST FOR PIPING

STW1COLORE SU RICHIESTA PER VOLANTECOLOUR UPON REQUEST FOR STEERING WHEEL

ROLLCOLORE SU RICHIESTA PER ROLLBARCOLOUR UPON REQUEST FOR ROLLBAR

CODICI MODIS PER PERSONALIZZAZIONEMODIS CODES FOR CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS

FIGURINO STANDARDFACTORY STANDARD

COLORE SU RICHIESTA PER ZONA INFERIOREPANNELLI PORTACOLOUR UPON REQUEST FOR LOWER DOOR PANELS

MOQUETTECOLOURED CARPETS

PELLE NERABLACK LEATHER

PELLE NERA O GRIGIAA SECONDA DELCOLORE PELLE SEDILIBLACK OR GREYLEATHER UPONLEATHER SEATS COLOUR

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DSH1COLORE SU RICHIESTA PER ZONA SUPER. PLANCIACOLOUR UPON REQUEST FOR UPPER DASHBOARD

COLORE SU RICHIESTA PER FINIZIONE POSTERIORE CAPOTECOLOUR UPON REQUEST FOR SOFT TOP PANEL FINISHINGPNL1