Maserati Spyder

Car type	Convertible
Curb weight	1720 kg (3792 lbs)
Introduced	2004
Origin country	Italy

Performance

0 - 100 kmph	4.9 s
Top speed	283 kmph (176 mph)

Powertrain specs

Engine type	V 8 32 Valves
Displacement	4.3 L (262 ci)
Power	390 ps (385 bhp/ 287 kw)
Torque	451 Nm (333 lb-ft)
Power / liter	91 ps (90 hp)
Power / weight	227 ps (224 bhp)/ t
Torque / weight	262 Nm (193 lb-ft)/ t
Transmission	6 Speed Semi Autmatic
Layout	Front engine, Rear wheel drive

Maserati GranSport Spyder is a car based on the standard Spyder which is unveiled by the Italian manufacturer in 2002 but it is actually equipped with more powerful engines than the base variant. The GranSport Spyder has a more aerodynamic body style with a more aggressive look supported by the extended headlights and by the large chrome grille split into two parts. Getting back to the engines, the GranSport Spyder has a choice of two engines, a 4.2 Cambiocorsa and a 4.2 GT, which produce 390 horsepower. The Cambiocorsa variant could push the car to a maximum speed of 176 mph and could help it accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in no less than 4.9 seconds.

Maserati Spyder GASOLINE ENGINES:

MASERATI GranSport Spyder 4.2L GT 6MT (390 HP)

MASERATI GranSport Spyder 4.2L V8 Cambiocorsa 6AT (390 HP)

The first Maserati Spyder was unveiled in 2001 at Frankfurt Auto Show. But the mass production of the car was started in March 2002 which is two months before the introduction of the Coupe model. What's interesting is that the Spyder was entirely based on the 3200 GT variant, sharing numerous parts with it but upgraded and marketed under a different name. More important, the Spyder has a removable ragtop controlled from the center console, as well as advanced safety features, transmission and suspension system. For instance, teh safety of the car was enhanced with front and side driver and passenger airbags, combined with Maserati's Stability Program, ABS and EBD.