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Maserati Spyder 90th Anniversary Edition
Maserati has just announced an exclusive, limited edition Spyder on the eve of its 90th Anniversary celebrations.The Spyder 90th Anniversary features an all-new Blue Anniversary livery. A grey profile has been added to frame the front headlight cluster, creating an appealing contrast and highlighting the front of the vehicle.
The new colour scheme brings out the dynamic character of this convertible. The external styling changes include a sports windscreen and doorsills adding to the high-performance feel. The Spyder 90th Anniversary is also fitted wîth two aerodynamic headrests in blue carbon wire, a feature that recalls the close links Maserati has always had wîth the racing world.
The classic red-and-chrome Trident takes pride of place in the centre of the chrome grille, itself resplendent against the blue livery. This symbol matched wîth the ‘ball-polished' chrome door handles and the 19' rim wheels emphasises the natural gleam of the aluminium. The exterior look is completed by titanium coloured brake calipers and the distinctive oval logos on the front wings, a tribute to the 250F driven by Fangio in the 1957 F1 World Championship. The interior too has been given a special finish that complements the overall style.The 90th Anniversary event will take place between 17-19 September. The route will link Milan and Rome, wîth a stop at the factory in Modena. All the models from the current range will feature, as well as classic and private vehicles. The occasion is the first arranged by the new Maserati Club, that has taken the place of the Registro Maserati.
The Maserati Club is based in Modena at the historic Viale Ciro Menotti site and has Maria Teresa De Filippis as its President. It aims to expand internationally and organise events that will meet, and exceed, collectors' expectations.Source - Maserati
The Maserati Coupe and Spyder were produced from 2001 to 2007 when they were replaced by the GranTurismo. These grand touring automobiles offered four seats for the coupes and two seats for the roadster version. The coupe and spyder, both commonly referred to as the 4200GT, were based on the 3200 GT which was sold in Europe, but not in the United States. The name '4200' was a representation of its 4.2 Liter engine size.
Maserati tasked the vehicle's design for the Coupe and Spyder to Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign. Giugiaro had also designed the Maserati Ghibli. The interior design was handled by Enrico Furnia and the cars were built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena, Italy.
Maserati unveiled the Spyder at the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show. The coupe made its introduction at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show. Sales in the United States began in March of 2002 for the Spyder, followed by the Coupe going on sale in May.
Near the close of 2004, the Coupe and Spyder was given a slight facelift. In the front was a slightly larger grille with its lower edge pulled slightly lower into the lip of the front bumper. The new grille was given horizontal bars and there was a new air outlet featured on the lower rearmost sides.
Both the Coupe and Spyder had side driver and passenger airbags as well as seat belt pre-tensioners. riving stability is provided by Maserati Stability Program (MSP) which became standard on the 2004 models and controls the engine and brakes to help the driver control the vehicle in extreme driving situations. At all four corners were high-performance Brembo brakes with light-alloy four-piston calipers and cross-drilled ventilated discs.
The 4244cc engine developed 385 horsepower and offered 332 lb-ft of torque. The manual transmission was a six-speed that was available either as a GT (manual stick shift) or CC (Cambiocorsa) using paddle shifters. The GT version was given a foot-operated clutch, whereas the Cambiocorsa (Italian for 'race change') had a electrohydraulic manual transmission that uses a Formula One-type gearbox with hydraulic operation and electronic management operated by F1-style paddles behind the steering wheel, similar to the system used in Ferrari vehicles. This system allowed the driver to switch between Normal and Sport modes.
GranSport
In 2004, at the Geneva Motor Show, Maserati introduced the GranSport version. It had special 19-inch wheels, a Skyhook active suspension with a 0.4 inch lower ride height, the Cambiocorsa transmission, aerodynamic body cladding, and a chrome mesh grille. The exhaust system was tuned to make a deeper, 'throatier' sound on start-up. The engine still displaced 4244cc but was developed to produce 395 horsepower.
Trofeo
The Maserati Trofeo was the racing version. Power was from the stock engine but uprated to 414 horsepower due to a revised engine mapping and a modified free-flowing exhaust that uses a baffle-free muffler. The vehicle weight was reduced and many non-essential elements were removed. There was no soundproofing, air conditioning, and no leather seating.
A Trofeo racing series was organized for the Maserati enthusiasts, with a per-race rental charge of about $20,000.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2012
For more information and related vehicles, click hereMaserati tasked the vehicle's design for the Coupe and Spyder to Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign. Giugiaro had also designed the Maserati Ghibli. The interior design was handled by Enrico Furnia and the cars were built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena, Italy.
Maserati unveiled the Spyder at the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show. The coupe made its introduction at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show. Sales in the United States began in March of 2002 for the Spyder, followed by the Coupe going on sale in May.
Near the close of 2004, the Coupe and Spyder was given a slight facelift. In the front was a slightly larger grille with its lower edge pulled slightly lower into the lip of the front bumper. The new grille was given horizontal bars and there was a new air outlet featured on the lower rearmost sides.
Both the Coupe and Spyder had side driver and passenger airbags as well as seat belt pre-tensioners. riving stability is provided by Maserati Stability Program (MSP) which became standard on the 2004 models and controls the engine and brakes to help the driver control the vehicle in extreme driving situations. At all four corners were high-performance Brembo brakes with light-alloy four-piston calipers and cross-drilled ventilated discs.
The 4244cc engine developed 385 horsepower and offered 332 lb-ft of torque. The manual transmission was a six-speed that was available either as a GT (manual stick shift) or CC (Cambiocorsa) using paddle shifters. The GT version was given a foot-operated clutch, whereas the Cambiocorsa (Italian for 'race change') had a electrohydraulic manual transmission that uses a Formula One-type gearbox with hydraulic operation and electronic management operated by F1-style paddles behind the steering wheel, similar to the system used in Ferrari vehicles. This system allowed the driver to switch between Normal and Sport modes.
GranSport
In 2004, at the Geneva Motor Show, Maserati introduced the GranSport version. It had special 19-inch wheels, a Skyhook active suspension with a 0.4 inch lower ride height, the Cambiocorsa transmission, aerodynamic body cladding, and a chrome mesh grille. The exhaust system was tuned to make a deeper, 'throatier' sound on start-up. The engine still displaced 4244cc but was developed to produce 395 horsepower.
Trofeo
The Maserati Trofeo was the racing version. Power was from the stock engine but uprated to 414 horsepower due to a revised engine mapping and a modified free-flowing exhaust that uses a baffle-free muffler. The vehicle weight was reduced and many non-essential elements were removed. There was no soundproofing, air conditioning, and no leather seating.
A Trofeo racing series was organized for the Maserati enthusiasts, with a per-race rental charge of about $20,000.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2012
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