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In [[2002]], [[Maserati]] launched the '''Coupe''' and '''Spyder''', based on the [[Maserati 3200 GT|3200 GT]], which is not sold in the United States. Both models have a normally aspirated 4.2 L engine producing 390 bhp (291 kW). The top speed is 177 mph (285 km/h), while 0-60 time is 4.9 seconds. The V8 engine is shared between Maserati and [[Ferrari]]. | In [[2002]], [[Maserati]] launched the '''Coupe''' and '''Spyder''', based on the [[Maserati 3200 GT|3200 GT]], which is not sold in the United States. Both models have a normally aspirated 4.2 L engine producing 390 bhp (291 kW). The top speed is 177 mph (285 km/h), while 0-60 time is 4.9 seconds. The V8 engine is shared between Maserati and [[Ferrari]]. | ||
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The future most likely will see a 4-seater Coupé and a 2-seater Spyder using the shortened floorpan of the [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte]]. The body design will be similar to that of the Quattroporte, and the introduction of the new model is scheduled for 2006. Rumored engines include a 4.3 L V8 (revised 4.2, 400 bhp), a 5.0 L V8 engine producing 470 bhp (a bored-up 4.2), and a Ferrari-612 sourced 5.4 L V12 engine (540 bhp). Even a V6 Biturbo (approx. 400 bhp) based on the new V6 of the [[Alfa Romeo]] 159 is being considered. | The future most likely will see a 4-seater Coupé and a 2-seater Spyder using the shortened floorpan of the [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte]]. The body design will be similar to that of the Quattroporte, and the introduction of the new model is scheduled for 2006. Rumored engines include a 4.3 L V8 (revised 4.2, 400 bhp), a 5.0 L V8 engine producing 470 bhp (a bored-up 4.2), and a Ferrari-612 sourced 5.4 L V12 engine (540 bhp). Even a V6 Biturbo (approx. 400 bhp) based on the new V6 of the [[Alfa Romeo]] 159 is being considered. | ||
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| + | |align=center width=80%|'''Maserati S.p.A.''' | ||
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| + | |align=center colspan=3|'''Beginning Models''' | ||
| + | [[Maserati A6|A6]] | [[Maserati A6|A6G]] | [[Maserati A6|A6G54]] | [[Maserati A6|A6G54 ('56)]] | [[Maserati 3500|3500 GT Touring]] | [[Maserati 3500|3500 GT Spyder Vignale]] | [[Maserati 3500|5000 GT]] | [[Maserati 3500|5000 GT ('61)]] | [[Maserati 3500|3500 GTI]] | [[Maserati 3500|3500 GTI Spyder]] | [[Maserati Mistral|Mistral 3500]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte]] | [[Maserati 3500|3500 GTI Spyder Frua]] | [[Maserati Mistral|Mistral 3700]] | [[MaseratiMistral|Mistral 3700 Spyder]] | [[Maserati Mistral|Mistral 4000]] | [[Maserati Mistral|Mistral 4000 Spyder]] | [[Maserati Sebring|Sebring 3700]] | [[Maserati Sebring|Sebring 4000]] | [[Maserati Mexico|Mexico 4200]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte ('66)]] | [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli]] | [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli Spyder]] | [[Maserati Mexico|Mexico 4700]] | [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli SS]] | [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli SS Spyder]] | [[Maserati Indy|Indy Europa 4200]] | [[Maserati Indy|Indy Europa 4700]] | ||
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| + | '''Early Models''' | ||
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| + | [[Maserati Khamsin|Khamsin 4700]] | [[Maserati Khamsin|Khamsin 4900]] | [[Maserati Bora|Bora 4.7]] | [[Maserati Indy|Indy4900]] | [[Maserati Merak|Merak]] | [[Maserati Bora|Bora 4.9 (US)]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte II]] | [[Maserati Bora|Bora 4.9]] | [[Maserati Merak|Merak SS]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte II ('75)]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|4porte (Quattroporte III)]] | [[Maserati Khyalmi|Khyalami 4200]] | [[Maserati Merak|Merak 2000 GT]] | [[Maserati Khyalmi|Khyalami 4900]] | [[Maserati Khamsin|Khamsin ('79)]] | [[Maserati Merak|Merak SS ('79)]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte III ('81)]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo]] | [[Maserati 420|425]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo E]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo S]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo S (2.5)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder (Zagato)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder (2.5)]] | [[Maserati 420|420]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo (II)]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo E (II 2.5)]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo S (II)]] | [[Maserati 228|228 (228i)]] | [[Maserati 228|228 (228i) Kat]] | [[Maserati 420|420i]] | [[Maserati 420|420 S]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo i]] | ||
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| + | '''Mid Models''' | ||
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| + | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte Royale (III)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder i]] | [[Maserati 430|430]] | [[Maserati 420|425i]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo Si]] | [[Maserati Biturbo|Biturbo Si (2.5)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder i ('87)]] | [[Maserati 228|222]] | [[Maserati 420|422]] | [[Maserati 220|2.24V]] | [[Maserati 220|222 4v]] | [[Maserati 220|222 E]] | [[Maserati Karif|Karif]] | [[Maserati Karif|Karif (kat)]] | [[Maserati Karif|Karif (kat II)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder i (2.5)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder i (2.8)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder i (2.8, kat)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder i ('90)]] | [[Maserati 220|222 SE]] | [[Maserati 220|222 SE (kat)]] | [[Maserati 420|4.18v]] | [[Maserati 420|4.24v]] | | ||
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| + | '''Late Models''' | ||
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| + | [[Maserati Shamal|Shamal]] | [[Maserati 220|2.24v II]] | [[Maserati 220|2.24v II (kat)]] | [[Maserati 220|222 SR]] | [[Maserati 420|4.24v II (kat)]] | [[Maserati 420|430 4v]] | [[Maserati Racing|Racing]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder III]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder III (2.8, kat)]] | [[Maserati Spyder|Spyder III (kat)]] | [[Maserati Barchetta|Barchetta Stradale]] | [[Maserati Barchetta|Barchetta Stradale 2.8]] | [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli II (2.0)]] | [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli II (2.8)]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte (2.0)]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte (2.8)]] | [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli Cup]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte Ottocilindri]] | [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli Primatist]] | [[Maserati 3200 GT|3200 GT]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte V6 Evoluzione]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte V8 Evoluzione]] | [[Maserati 3200 GT|3200 GTA]] | ||
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| + | '''Current Models''' | ||
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| + | [[Maserati Coupe|Coupé GT]] | [[Maserati Coupe|Coupé CC]] | [[Maserati Gran Sport|Gran Sport]] | [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte V]] | [[Maserati MC12|MC 12 (MCS)]] | [[Maserati Coupé-Cabrio|Coupé-Cabriom (Project Name)]] | ||
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| + | '''Fiat Group brands''' | ||
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| + | [[Abarth]] | [[Alfa Romeo]] | [[Autobianchi]] | [[Ferrari]] | [[Fiat]] | [[Lancia]] | [[Innocenti]] | [[Maserati]] | ||
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| + | [http://www.fiatgroup.com Fiat Group Corporate Website] | [http://www.fiat.com Fiat Auto Website] | ||
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Revision as of 11:12, 7 July 2009
In 2002, Maserati launched the Coupe and Spyder, based on the 3200 GT, which is not sold in the United States. Both models have a normally aspirated 4.2 L engine producing 390 bhp (291 kW). The top speed is 177 mph (285 km/h), while 0-60 time is 4.9 seconds. The V8 engine is shared between Maserati and Ferrari.
The Spyder was first revealed to the public at the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show. It made its United States debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2002.
Upon its release, the Maserati Spyder became the first Maserati sold in the United States since 1990; the Coupe was released shortly thereafter. They are also the first Maseratis to feature a normally aspirated V8. Maserati had been producing twin turbo engines for 20 years prior to the release of the 2002 Coupe and Spyder.
The two sportscars are available in two transmissions: GT, which is a traditional manual, or Cambiocorsa, in which upshift and downshift paddles are mounted on the steering wheel; this is intended to simulate Formula One driving.
The Coupe and Spyder are designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign. The Spyder's 96.1-in. wheelbase is 8.6 inches shorter than that of the coupe. The Spyder seats two and the Coupe seats four.
Both models include a computer-controlled automatic damping system, high-performance Brembo brakes, and a touch-screen information center that combines audio and climate controls. A global-positioning navigation system and hands-free phone are available as options. Both come with 15-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels. Maserati offers a range of exterior colors and ten shades of leather interior; five colors for the Spyder's convertible top are also offered. Maserati owners can even order custom Maserati luggage, made to match their cars' interiors.
The Coupe ranges in price from US$82,633 - $86,877. The Spyder is slightly more expensive, costing US$87,252 - $91,415.
The future most likely will see a 4-seater Coupé and a 2-seater Spyder using the shortened floorpan of the Quattroporte. The body design will be similar to that of the Quattroporte, and the introduction of the new model is scheduled for 2006. Rumored engines include a 4.3 L V8 (revised 4.2, 400 bhp), a 5.0 L V8 engine producing 470 bhp (a bored-up 4.2), and a Ferrari-612 sourced 5.4 L V12 engine (540 bhp). Even a V6 Biturbo (approx. 400 bhp) based on the new V6 of the Alfa Romeo 159 is being considered.