2006 Maserati GranSport Spyder
The Maserati GranSport Spyder is unveiled for the first time at 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. The great success of the GranSport coupe due to the thrilling drive and excellent performance, spurred Maserati into offering its clients a sportier model. This version maintains the aggression and temperament of the original and combines it with the pleasures to be gained from open air driving. The sporty design of the new GranSport Spyder is emphasized, as in the coupe, from the front bumper. A pronounced spoiler hugs the bottom and the side under-door skirting harmonizes the look of the car. This is completed by the 19” wheels inspired by the race cars that compete in the Trofeo Maserati. The interior is a blend of carbon, leather and BrighTex fabric and lend the cabin the feel of a racing car. Powering this particular model is a V8 that puts out 400 bhp.
The exhaust system gives off a full, deep sound.
The Maserati GranSport Spyder will be on sale from March 2006.
Story by Maserati S.p.A., edited by Supercars.net
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | V8 w/Dry Sump Lubrication |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| fuel feed | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/Varible Phase Timing |
| displacement | 4244 cc / 259.0 in³ |
| bore | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
| stroke | 79.8 mm / 3.14 in |
| compression | 11.1:1 |
| power | 295 kw / 395.6 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
| torque | 451 nm / 332.6 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| redline | 7600 |
| body / frame | Unit Steel Monocoque w/Front & Rear Steel Subframes |
| driven wheels | RWD w/Limited-Slip Differential |
| front tires | 235/35 ZR19 |
| rear tires | 265/30 ZR19 |
| front brakes | Brembro Cross-Drilled Discs w/4-Piston Calipers |
| f brake size | x 330 mm / x 13.0 in |
| rear brakes | Brembro Cross-Drilled Discs w/4-Piston Calipers |
| r brake size | x 310 mm / x 12.2 in |
| front wheels | F 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19 x 8 in |
| rear wheels | R 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9.5 in |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones wVariable Gas Dampers, Coil Springs |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones wVariable Gas Dampers, Coil Springs |
| wheelbase | 2660 mm / 104.7 in |
| front track | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| rear track | 1538 mm / 60.6 in |
| length | 4523 mm / 178.1 in |
| width | 1822 mm / 71.7 in |
| transmission | Paddle Operated Cambiocorsa 6-Speed Transaxle w/Electro-Hydraulic Operation |
| gear ratios | 3.286:1, 2.158:1, 1.609:1, 1.269:1, 1.034:1, 0.816:1, :1 |
| top speed | ~290 kph / 180.2 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.8 seconds |
