1961 Maserati Sebring I Prototype news, pictures, and information

The Maserati Sebring was produced from 1963 through 1969. The name 'Sebring' was used to honor the victories Maserati had earned at the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring race. The 2+2 coupe design was courtesy of Alfredo Vignale who had also created the prior Maserati vehicle, the 3500GT. Both sat atop a shortened wheelbase and were designed for US market.

Under the hood was a six-cylinder 3485cc engine that was later upgraded to a 3694 cc unit. A five-speed ZF manual transmission drove the rear wheels while disc brakes provided the stopping power.

A prototype version of the Sebring Series I was introduced at the 1962 Geneva Motor Show. Production of the Series I lasted from 1963 through 1964. In 1965 the Series II was introduced which brought with it slight aesthetic improvements which brought the design more in-line with the Frua-designed Quattroporte. Under the hood a new 3.7-liter engine could be found that produced an astonishing 245 horsepower. This was later improved to 255 horsepower with a larger 4-liter engine.

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