Maserati - Spyder - Brochure - 2003 - 2003 (2)

M A S E R AT I S P Y D E R 2 0 0 3 Ò MA S E RAT I S P Y D E R DAT I T E C N I C I W W W. M A S E R AT I . C O M I TA 92000842 M A S E R A T I S . P. A . • V I A L E C I R O M E N O T T I , 3 2 2 • I - 4 1 1 0 0 M O D E N A ( I T A LY ) M A S E R AT I S P Y D E R 2 0 0 3 Ò MA S E RAT I S P Y D E R DAT I T E C N I C I W W W. M A S E R AT I . C O M I TA 92000842 M A S E R A T I S . P. A . • V I A L E C I R O M E N O T T I , 3 2 2 • I - 4 1 1 0 0 M O D E N A ( I T A LY ) Two door, two-seater convertible with electro-hydraulic roof operation. Longitudinal front mounted engine, rear wheel drive, and Cd of 0.36. Chassis Stress-bearing steel monocoque construction with supplementary integrated tubolar structure in front section. Suspension Front: double wishbones with forged aluminium hub carriers and struts: pre-set steel dampers with single setting, optional Skyhook system, aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel, coaxial coil springs. Rear: double wishbones with forged aluminium hub carriers, supplementary strut for toe-in control; standard steel dampers with single setting, optional Skyhook system, aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel; coaxial springs. Wheels: 15-spoke light alloy; front 18 inch x 8J; rear 18 inch x 9J. Tyres: front 235/40 Z 18, rear 265/35 Z 18. Brakes Brembo system with cross-drilled ventilated discs all round. Front: 330 x 32 mm, rear: 310 x 28 mm; light alloy callipers using four pistons with differentiated diameter: 46-38 mm at the front with ceramic insulating bearings; 34-30 mm at the rear. Ferodo HP1000 friction pads. Anti-lock system: Bosch four-channel 5.3 ABS. Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). THE EXCLUSIVITY ENDOWED BY A MARQUE IS NOT IT COMES TO MASERATI: THE MARQUE’S CLASSIC MODENA IN THE COURSE OF THE COMPANY’S CONCEPT OF COMBINING CUTTING EDGE MERELY A FUNCTION OF THE NUMBER OF CARS IT GRAND TOURERS, ITS QUATTROPORTES, AND, 75 YEAR HISTORY. THAT IS NOT EVEN INCLUDING ENGINEERING WITH SUMPTUOUS ONBOARD BUILDS OR THEIR COST, BUT ALSO OF THE DESIGN OF COURSE, ITS LEGENDARY CONVERTIBLES ALL THE TWO UNIQUE MODELS BUILT BEFORE THE COMFORT AND A DISCREET, HIGHLY PERSONAL AND STYLING CHOICES THAT MAKE IT STAND OUT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. SECOND WORLD WAR, FIRST AS RACERS AND THEN STYLE. THIS SPYDER IS AVAILABLE IN BOTH GT AND FROM THE CROWD AND BECOME ABSORBED INTO SEVEN DIFFERENT MODELS OF SPIDER HAVE BEEN LATER TRANSFORMED INTO ROAD CARS. CAMBIOCORSA VERSIONS, BECAUSE, AS IS CLEAR AT ITS DNA. TO COLLECTORS, HISTORIANS AND CREATED AT MASERATI’S TRADITIONAL MASERATI HAS NOW UNVEILED ITS EIGHTH SPYDER, A GLANCE, THE RACE TRACK IS STILL AS MUCH ENTHUSIASTS, THIS NEEDS NO EXPLANATION WHEN HEADQUARTERS AT VIALE CIRO MENOTTI IN A MODEL THAT CONTINUES THE MARQUE’S GUIDING A PART OF MASERATI’S DNA AS THE ROAD. Transmission Transaxle layout with rear-mounted longitudinal Maserati gearbox, rigidly coupled to the engine via a torque tube. Six-speed manual transmission with lever control, triple cone synchronisers on 1st and 2nd, and double cone on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. ZF asymmetrical self-locking differential (25% in traction, 45% in release) incorporated in the gearbox with hypoid bevel gear pair, final drive 3.73 (11/41). Gear ratios: 1st 3.286, 2nd 2.158, 3rd 1.609, 4th 1.269, 5th 1.034, 6th 0.848, Reverse 2.563 Twin plate 215 mm diameter dry clutch with torsional flexible coupling and hydraulic operation. Electronically actuated Cambiocorsa unit available as an option, controlled by electrohydraulic paddles controls positioned behind the steering wheel. There is no clutch pedal. Normal, Sport, Low Grip and Auto functions controlled with buttons on the central tunnel. o Engine Eight cylinders in 90° V8, crankcase and cylinder heads in hardened aluminium silicone alloy; crankshaft in refined steel, balanced separately and supported on five main bearings. Timing gear with two chain driven overhead camshafts per bank; four valves per cylinder driven by bucket type hydraulic tappets. Dry sump lubrication with oil and coolant pumps housed in a single external unit. Bosch ME7.3.2 combined ignition/injection control, drive-by-wire throttle with electronic control. Weight: _______________________________ Displacement: ________________________ Bore: _________________________________ Stroke: ________________________________ Compression ratio: ___________________ Maximum power delivery: ___________ Peak torque: __________________________ Max. permissible revs: ________________ Cooling circuit capacity: _____________ Lubricating circuit capacity: __________ 184 kg (406 lb) 4,244 cm3 92 mm 80 mm 11.1:1 287 kW (390 bhp) at 7,000 rpm 451 Nm (333 lb ft) at 4,500 rpm 7,600 rpm 11.5 l 8.3 l Weight and dimensions Length: _______________________________ 4,303 mm Width: _______________________________ 1,822 mm Height: _______________________________ 1,305 mm Wheelbase: ___________________________ 2,440 mm Front track: __________________________ 1,525 mm Rear track: ___________________________ 1,538 mm Front overhang: ______________________ 963 mm Rear overhang: _______________________ 900 mm Turning circle: _______________________ 11.5 m Standard luggage compartment capacity: 300 l Fuel tank capacity: ___________________ 88 l Weight empty: _______________________ 1,620 3,571 Kerb weight: _________________________ 1,720 3,792 Maximum permissible weight: _______ 1,980 kg (Cambiocorsa 1,630 kg) lb (Cambiocorsa 3,593 lb) kg (Cambiocorsa 1,730 kg) lb (Cambiocorsa 3,814 lb) kg (4,366 lb) Performance Top speed : ___________________________ 176 mph (283 km/h) at 7,550 rpm Speed at max. revs: ___________________ in 1st 44 mph (72 km/h), in 2nd 68 mph (110 km/h), in 3rd 91 mph (147 km/h), in 4th 116 mph (187 km/h), in 5th 142 mph (230 km/h), in 6th 176 mph (284 km/h), in Reverse 57 mph (93 km/h). Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 5.0 s Acceleration from 0 to 400 m: ________ 13.3 s Acceleration from 0 to 1,000 m: ______ 23.9 s A L L T H E I L L U S T R AT I O N S A N D D E S C R I P T I O N S I N T H I S B R O C H U R E A R E B A S E D O N P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N AVA I L A B L E AT T H E T I M E O F P R I N T I N G . M A S E R AT I R E S E R V E S T H E R I G H T T O I N T R O D U C E A N Y M O D I F I C AT I O N S AT A N Y T I M E A N D W I T H O U T A D VA N C E N O T I C E F O R C A R ' S C O L O R S , D E S I G N O R T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S . M12/03 T E C H N I CA L C H A R AC T E R I S T I C S Two door, two-seater convertible with electro-hydraulic roof operation. Longitudinal front mounted engine, rear wheel drive, and Cd of 0.36. Chassis Stress-bearing steel monocoque construction with supplementary integrated tubolar structure in front section. Suspension Front: double wishbones with forged aluminium hub carriers and struts: pre-set steel dampers with single setting, optional Skyhook system, aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel, coaxial coil springs. Rear: double wishbones with forged aluminium hub carriers, supplementary strut for toe-in control; standard steel dampers with single setting, optional Skyhook system, aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel; coaxial springs. Wheels: 15-spoke light alloy; front 18 inch x 8J; rear 18 inch x 9J. Tyres: front 235/40 Z 18, rear 265/35 Z 18. Brakes Brembo system with cross-drilled ventilated discs all round. Front: 330 x 32 mm, rear: 310 x 28 mm; light alloy callipers using four pistons with differentiated diameter: 46-38 mm at the front with ceramic insulating bearings; 34-30 mm at the rear. Ferodo HP1000 friction pads. Anti-lock system: Bosch four-channel 5.3 ABS. Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). THE EXCLUSIVITY ENDOWED BY A MARQUE IS NOT IT COMES TO MASERATI: THE MARQUE’S CLASSIC MODENA IN THE COURSE OF THE COMPANY’S CONCEPT OF COMBINING CUTTING EDGE MERELY A FUNCTION OF THE NUMBER OF CARS IT GRAND TOURERS, ITS QUATTROPORTES, AND, 75 YEAR HISTORY. THAT IS NOT EVEN INCLUDING ENGINEERING WITH SUMPTUOUS ONBOARD BUILDS OR THEIR COST, BUT ALSO OF THE DESIGN OF COURSE, ITS LEGENDARY CONVERTIBLES ALL THE TWO UNIQUE MODELS BUILT BEFORE THE COMFORT AND A DISCREET, HIGHLY PERSONAL AND STYLING CHOICES THAT MAKE IT STAND OUT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. SECOND WORLD WAR, FIRST AS RACERS AND THEN STYLE. THIS SPYDER IS AVAILABLE IN BOTH GT AND FROM THE CROWD AND BECOME ABSORBED INTO SEVEN DIFFERENT MODELS OF SPIDER HAVE BEEN LATER TRANSFORMED INTO ROAD CARS. CAMBIOCORSA VERSIONS, BECAUSE, AS IS CLEAR AT ITS DNA. TO COLLECTORS, HISTORIANS AND CREATED AT MASERATI’S TRADITIONAL MASERATI HAS NOW UNVEILED ITS EIGHTH SPYDER, A GLANCE, THE RACE TRACK IS STILL AS MUCH ENTHUSIASTS, THIS NEEDS NO EXPLANATION WHEN HEADQUARTERS AT VIALE CIRO MENOTTI IN A MODEL THAT CONTINUES THE MARQUE’S GUIDING A PART OF MASERATI’S DNA AS THE ROAD. Transmission Transaxle layout with rear-mounted longitudinal Maserati gearbox, rigidly coupled to the engine via a torque tube. Six-speed manual transmission with lever control, triple cone synchronisers on 1st and 2nd, and double cone on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. ZF asymmetrical self-locking differential (25% in traction, 45% in release) incorporated in the gearbox with hypoid bevel gear pair, final drive 3.73 (11/41). Gear ratios: 1st 3.286, 2nd 2.158, 3rd 1.609, 4th 1.269, 5th 1.034, 6th 0.848, Reverse 2.563 Twin plate 215 mm diameter dry clutch with torsional flexible coupling and hydraulic operation. Electronically actuated Cambiocorsa unit available as an option, controlled by electrohydraulic paddles controls positioned behind the steering wheel. There is no clutch pedal. Normal, Sport, Low Grip and Auto functions controlled with buttons on the central tunnel. o Engine Eight cylinders in 90° V8, crankcase and cylinder heads in hardened aluminium silicone alloy; crankshaft in refined steel, balanced separately and supported on five main bearings. Timing gear with two chain driven overhead camshafts per bank; four valves per cylinder driven by bucket type hydraulic tappets. Dry sump lubrication with oil and coolant pumps housed in a single external unit. Bosch ME7.3.2 combined ignition/injection control, drive-by-wire throttle with electronic control. Weight: _______________________________ Displacement: ________________________ Bore: _________________________________ Stroke: ________________________________ Compression ratio: ___________________ Maximum power delivery: ___________ Peak torque: __________________________ Max. permissible revs: ________________ Cooling circuit capacity: _____________ Lubricating circuit capacity: __________ 184 kg (406 lb) 4,244 cm3 92 mm 80 mm 11.1:1 287 kW (390 bhp) at 7,000 rpm 451 Nm (333 lb ft) at 4,500 rpm 7,600 rpm 11.5 l 8.3 l Weight and dimensions Length: _______________________________ 4,303 mm Width: _______________________________ 1,822 mm Height: _______________________________ 1,305 mm Wheelbase: ___________________________ 2,440 mm Front track: __________________________ 1,525 mm Rear track: ___________________________ 1,538 mm Front overhang: ______________________ 963 mm Rear overhang: _______________________ 900 mm Turning circle: _______________________ 11.5 m Standard luggage compartment capacity: 300 l Fuel tank capacity: ___________________ 88 l Weight empty: _______________________ 1,620 3,571 Kerb weight: _________________________ 1,720 3,792 Maximum permissible weight: _______ 1,980 kg (Cambiocorsa 1,630 kg) lb (Cambiocorsa 3,593 lb) kg (Cambiocorsa 1,730 kg) lb (Cambiocorsa 3,814 lb) kg (4,366 lb) Performance Top speed : ___________________________ 176 mph (283 km/h) at 7,550 rpm Speed at max. revs: ___________________ in 1st 44 mph (72 km/h), in 2nd 68 mph (110 km/h), in 3rd 91 mph (147 km/h), in 4th 116 mph (187 km/h), in 5th 142 mph (230 km/h), in 6th 176 mph (284 km/h), in Reverse 57 mph (93 km/h). Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 5.0 s Acceleration from 0 to 400 m: ________ 13.3 s Acceleration from 0 to 1,000 m: ______ 23.9 s A L L T H E I L L U S T R AT I O N S A N D D E S C R I P T I O N S I N T H I S B R O C H U R E A R E B A S E D O N P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N AVA I L A B L E AT T H E T I M E O F P R I N T I N G . M A S E R AT I R E S E R V E S T H E R I G H T T O I N T R O D U C E A N Y M O D I F I C AT I O N S AT A N Y T I M E A N D W I T H O U T A D VA N C E N O T I C E F O R C A R ' S C O L O R S , D E S I G N O R T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S . M12/03 T E C H N I CA L C H A R AC T E R I S T I C S T H E M A S E RAT I S P Y D E R A N D S P Y D E R CA M B I O C O R S A The Spyder is a Maserati which blends the pure style of an in Viale Ciro Menotti. It has been completely refurbished to Italian sports convertible with the world’s most advanced make it the world’s most advanced small volume car production technology. A car that artfully combines in the classic plant, the factory is dedicated to the specialist manufacture of timelessness of its glamorous lines, the unique Modena tradition hand-crafted vehicles which demand high technology and a and the most sophisticated sportscar technology available today. culture of traditional workmanship. The new Spyder Evolution ’03 is all of this and much more besides, offering an even sportier driving experience and even The Spyder continues the unrivalled tradition of the acclaimed more elegance and sophistication in its luxurious interior. Maserati convertibles – high performing, unashamedly aristocratic cars which have never failed to delight an exclusive band of The Maserati Spyder is a car built around a chassis and an engine sophisticated, demanding and uncompromising customers. designed, conceived and created at the historic Modena factory 3 S T Y L I N G A N D B O DY W O R K At the heart of the Spyder’s design is the front-engine tradition of paintwork. The colour of the top, like a great many other parts of which Maserati has historically been one of the most authentic and the car, can be co-ordinated with the paintwork. An exceptional authoritative proponents. selection of colours is available for the Spyder, allowing owners to This marque culture produces distinctive, highly individual cars combine 16 paint finishes with 10 interior leather trim colours and that transcend fashion, and is perfectly expressed in the elegant four soft top colours (black, blue, burgundy and beige). lines and muscular stance of the all-Italian design developed by Italdesign-Giugiaro. The bodywork design places the maximum possible emphasis on all aspects of passive safety, starting with the differentiated The Spyder’s body shares the distinctive sleek aggressiveness of the structure which incorporates two separate fixed roll-bars. Coupé, yet even at first glance, it differs from it too – its wheelbase This structure was designed to comply with the latest EC and is 220 mm shorter. USA standards for front and side crash tests, and assures The Evolution ’03 is instantly recognisable thanks to the new V8 maximum safety even if the car flips over. logo (indicating the number of cylinders and their layout) taking pride of place alongside the indicators. The Spyder’s body boasts unequalled torsional stiffness for an open top car (1.050 kgm/°), and this has been improved upon still further The sporty elegance of the profile remains unchanged, however. in the new Evolution ’03 to combine even greater drop-top driving With the soft top down, the two roll bars behind the seats pleasure with the kind of precision handling of a true thoroughbred emphasise the adrenaline-fuelled look of a sports convertible – sports car.The safety package is completed by four airbags (front and with the hood up, it has the look of a compact coupé, with an side) as well as seat belt pre-tensioners and a safety inertia switch attractive contrast between the colours of the soft top and the car’s which cuts off fuel supply in the event of an impact. 6 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 THE INTERIOR The Maserati Spyder interior affords superlative comfort in capacity and practicality. The Spyder also boasts a practical every dimension. The finest leather and other luxury materials lockable compartment between the roll-bars at the rear of the are used for the upholstery, complemented by the hand-crafted cockpit, as well as a boot with a maximum capacity of 300 litres look of the trim. The overall feel is of a successful marriage of – which is large enough to take two golf bags. traditional workmanship with the precision techniques This can be further optimised by a set of fitted luggage available demanded by today’s quality standards. as a personalisation option. The Evolution ’03 offers an even more sumptuous interior, Discerning Spyder clients can fully personalise their chosen car further highlighting the immense onboard comfort that has through the bespoke services of the Officine Alfieri Maserati always characterised Maserati’s cars. programme. New touches include carpets with an even richer pile as well as In addition to a choice of 16 body paints, 10 shades of leather new interior elements offered in dark Bordeaux or grey which can upholstery, five colours for the floor mats and four for the soft be combined with the colour chosen for the leather. top, the programme also offers the possibility of personalising the colours of many other interior elements (dashboard, door The Spyder’s specially designed seats are equipped with all- panels, top cover, roll bars, steering wheel). electric adjustments with memory on the driver’s side (which The customer may even specify the colour of the stitching and also controls the position of the wing mirrors), integrated the dashboard lining strip. headrest and an optional seat heater function. Roof operation is fully automatic, with seamlessly smooth Alongside the traditional analogue instrumentation facing the electro-hydraulic activation controlled by a button on the driver, the Spyder also boasts the Maserati Info Centre, equipped central tunnel. with an optimised 5.8 inch colour display, at the centre of the facia. When folded back, it tucks away neatly into a closed This integrated unit controls the hi-fi system with single CD compartment (separated from the boot) at the rear of the player as standard, the on-board computer, and the climate control occupants. When raised, however, the soft top’s three- layer system. covering and reinforced structure perfectly insulates the driver The Info Centre can also include (as optional extras) a GPS and passenger compartment from the outside world. satellite navigation system, a GSM telephone module and a five-disc remote CD changer stowed in the boot. Added to this is an even more aerodynamic exterior design offering improved soundproofing at higher speeds, plus a new Special care was also taken to include functional storage glass heated rear window for optimal visibility in all driving compartments in the interior, particularly in the new door conditions as well as greater resistance to atmospheric pollution. panels which have differently-sized side pockets for greater 11 T E C H N O L O G Y AT T H E S E RV I C E O F D R I V E A B I L I T Y Without a doubt, however, it is the Spyder’s technology that sets The MASERATI STABILITY PROGRAMME (MSP) boasts it well and truly apart. two modes of intervention and is fitted as standard. Its most stunning features include a new 4.2-litre V8 engine MSP integrates the ABS, ASR, MSR and EBD functions by design in lightweight alloy, a Transaxle transmission layout, the acting on the brakes and engine to help the driver control the Cambiocorsa F1-style paddle shift, special Skyhook suspension, vehicle even in the most extreme conditions. Brembo brakes with larger diameters discs, and integrated The MSP uses several on board sensors: in the wheels, in the electronic functions for engine, gearbox, traction and braking steering to detect the steering angle and a yawl sensor which can control, via CAN line technology. detect the differences from the ideal trajectory. In the Evolution ’03, Maserati has managed to further up the The double MSP settings are unique to Maserati too and have the technological ante by developing an advanced stability control aim of allowing the driver to choose the level of intervention by system in collaboration with Bosch. the system, in line with possible and desirable driving conditions. 15 THE ENGINE The Spyder’s light compact normally aspirated 4.2 litre 90 degree The Spyder is also equipped with integrated Bosch ME7.3.2 V8 engine boasts a sophisticated all-alloy racing style ignition and injection systems and an accelerator with electronic construction, dry sump lubrication and pump assembly external “drive by wire” throttle control, while the microprocessor control to the one-cast engine block. units (MCU) interact with the other systems via high speed CAN (Controlled Area Network) line to optimise operation of the engine. Valve control is by way of two chain-driven overhead camshafts per bank of cylinders operating four valves per cylinder through All this translates into exceptional handling and drivability, hydraulic valve adjusters. resulting from a combination of superlative performance assisted The inlet camshafts are equipped with a continuous valve timing by high torque at all speeds, within a context of fuel-efficient control system. operation. This engine is also environmentally friendly and assures compliance with existing and known future regulations. Output is 390 bhp at 7,000 rpm with an exceptionally high maximum torque of 451 Nm (333 lb ft) at 4,500 rpm, assuring Thanks to this new engine, the Spyder can reach a maximum great flexibility of use. speed of 176 mph and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.0 heart stopping seconds.That means it covers its first 1,000 metres in just 23.9 seconds. 17 T RA N S M I S S I O N A N D G E A R B O X The gearbox is at the rear, integrated with the differential. This As an alternative to the six-speed manual transmission, the Spyder Transaxle layout makes it possible to achieve optimally balanced is also available with the F1-style Cambiocorsa gearbox with weight distribution between the two axles (53-47% of the kerb hydraulic operation and electronic management operated by weight, respectively, divided between the front and rear), ensuring rocker levers behind the steering wheel, so that no clutch pedal is top class performance and road holding in all conditions. needed. The system allows the driver to choose between four different gear modes: Normal, Sport, Auto and Low Grip. 18 T RA N S M I S S I O N A N D G E A R S H I F T Each of these programmes is selected by means of console- The driver is still able to choose between Normal or Sport mode mounted buttons, corresponding to different types of operating and to rapidly revert to manual thanks to the F1-style paddles. mode. Low grip, it guarantees smooth starting and gearchanges on snow Manual, with two levels of sportiness, linked to different electronic and ice. For difficult uphill starts, there is also a specific setting that stability control and Skyhook settings if installed. These are offers greater power in first and reverse gears. designed to give either maximum vehicle control in the more The Cambiocorsa transmission provides a wide range of driving XXXXXXXXXX comfortable (Normal) setting or greater driving pleasure, once enjoyment, from extreme sports performance and rapid response, to again in complete safety, in the Sport setting. smoothness and complete safety in Auto mode. In all instances, you Automatic, with fully automated, fluid and progressive gear can drive secure in the knowledge that your hands need never leave changes. the steering wheel. 20 SU SPE N SI ON Double wishbones all round, in light alloy, offer a combination of response in all conditions, producing maximum effectiveness in superb performance and uncompromising comfort. true comfort. The rear suspension is fitted with a toe-in regulator bar which In addition to this automatic adjustment, the driver can also choose enhances the precision of the drive train, assuring optimal tyre grip different behaviour modes at any time: in fact, the basic damper at all times and perfectly balanced cornering. adjustments can be changed while the vehicle is in motion, using The front suspension layout incorporates “anti-dive” features to the console-mounted button to switch between two different prevent nose-diving when braking. The suspension system is settings: Normal or Sport. completed by front and rear anti-roll bars. In developing these two systems, particular care was taken with The superlative road performance of the Maserati Spyder can be the differentiation of the car’s dynamic handling: supple to enhanced by the (optional) innovative Skyhook system for benefit ride comfort in the Normal setting or firmer for stable continuous automatic damping adjustment, introduced in handling in the Sport setting. collaboration with Mannesmann-Sachs. Our unique Skyhook telemetry concept is the state of the art in The Evolution ’03 also enjoys even more refined dynamic automatic suspension control: a set of sensors continually monitor characteristics which give the Spyder even sportier handling on the the movement of the wheels and car body, and transmit this road. New calibration of the Skyhook system linked to the information to a central unit. By analysing these data, the control dampers, springs and torsion bar (also recalibrated) – push the car unit determines the road and vehicle running conditions and flatter on the road. More direct, precise steering, and new tyres instantaneously adjusts each damper accordingly. with improved lateral grip, make the driving experience even more This solution is 10 times faster than the systems available to date, accurate and fun. and radically improves ride quality in that it perfectly and “actively” controls the damping rate and hence the vehicle 23 T E M P E RA M E N T A N D S A F E T Y The superb dynamic performance of the Spyder is attributable dynamics, allowing the driver to switch between different ride not just to its engine, but also to the overall system of settings as desired. “intelligent” components aimed at enhancing drivability, handling and driver control. A dashboard – mounted button overrides the stability control (although the ABS remains active), while if the car has the Steering, brakes and integrated electronic management of Cambiocorsa or the Skyhook system installed, a second button suspension, gearbox, and stability control achieve the two-fold means that the driver can choose between two different result of a perfect balance between ride comfort and sporting operating modes: Normal or Sport. 24 T E M P E RA M E N T A N D S A F E T Y Normal mode prioritises safety and control, while Sport mode Handling safety receives a vital final flourish from the Brembo permits greater use of performance, intervening at higher braking system with light alloy four-piston callipers all round and thresholds to enhance stability, without diminishing driving cross-drilled large diameter ventilated discs (front 330 x 32 mm, pleasure. rear 310 x 28 mm). The two-stage servo brake is calibrated to retain high sensitivity, In simple terms, the system monitors the vehicle’s reactions, thus even with a very rapid reaction time, and is assisted by the four- allowing the driver to know when he or she is pushing the tyres channel Bosch 5.7 ABS anti – lock braking system, the EBD to the limits of their grip. electronic braking corrector, and the MSR system, which controls the engine to prevent locking of the rear wheels when drivers change-down to exploit engine braking. 27 ALLUNGARE IL FONDO S E RV I C E S Maserati offers its clients a vast array of services and other THE MASERATI CONTACT CENTRE driving experience initiatives, including: This offers a wide range of continually updated information to both existing and potential Maserati customers, and can also be used to contact the Maserati Sales Network. FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES Maserati can assist you in the purchase and use of your car, courtesy of the Maserati Customer Services finance and ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE insurance packages. These services are designed to meet the A 24-hour service provided by calling a special toll-free number. needs of each individual client with specific products tailormade to facilitate buying and using your Maserati. 31 THE M A S E R AT I M A S T E R G T D R I V I N G C O U R S E S Further information about these services and others currently These are organised by Maserati especially for owners who want being developed is available at your nearest Maserati dealership to improve their sports car skills. or you could log on to our website at: www.maserati.com. The one and two-day courses take place at the Varano de’ Melegari Circuit near Parma, Italy and are taught by highly professional drivers in an equally professional technical setting. P E R S O NA L I S AT I O N Courtesy of the Officine Alfieri Maserati personalisation the option, on request, of matching the paintwork to a sample programme, customers can create their own customised Spyder, of any colour provided by the customer. by choosing the colours, finish, and features that best reflect their This flexibility gives the Maserati Spyder a traditional, hand- own particular style and needs, as well as the use of their crafted flavour that is reminiscent of the past. Maserati. Other personalisation options include: The custom vehicle configurations offered by the Officine – Interior trim in briarwood or carbon fibre, engraving of a Alfieri Maserati programme are grouped into five categories: customer’s signature or logo on the doorsills; 7-spoke sports colour schemes; interior trims; travel and sports dynamics; and wheels; a set of fitted luggage for the boot compartment; folding after-market components. Customers also have the possibility of wind deflector equipped with storage case and special boot requesting special custom configurations directly from Maserati, compartment; handy fire extinguisher in the cockpit. provided these comply with the appropriate technical, type – Also available is the “Auditorium 200” hi-fi system with six approval and quality requirements. speakers and a 200 Watts RMS (400 Watt musical) amplifier. Special emphasis has been placed on the colour schemes. In fact there are three million different possible combinations, as well as 33 Two door, two-seater convertible with electro-hydraulic roof operation. Longitudinal front mounted engine, rear wheel drive, and Cd of 0.36. Chassis Stress-bearing steel monocoque construction with supplementary integrated tubolar structure in front section. Suspension Front: double wishbones with forged aluminium hub carriers and struts: pre-set steel dampers with single setting, optional Skyhook system, aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel, coaxial coil springs. Rear: double wishbones with forged aluminium hub carriers, supplementary strut for toe-in control; standard steel dampers with single setting, optional Skyhook system, aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel; coaxial springs. Wheels: 15-spoke light alloy; front 18 inch x 8J; rear 18 inch x 9J. Tyres: front 235/40 Z 18, rear 265/35 Z 18. Brakes Brembo system with cross-drilled ventilated discs all round. Front: 330 x 32 mm, rear: 310 x 28 mm; light alloy callipers using four pistons with differentiated diameter: 46-38 mm at the front with ceramic insulating bearings; 34-30 mm at the rear. Ferodo HP1000 friction pads. Anti-lock system: Bosch four-channel 5.3 ABS. Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). THE EXCLUSIVITY ENDOWED BY A MARQUE IS NOT IT COMES TO MASERATI: THE MARQUE’S CLASSIC MODENA IN THE COURSE OF THE COMPANY’S CONCEPT OF COMBINING CUTTING EDGE MERELY A FUNCTION OF THE NUMBER OF CARS IT GRAND TOURERS, ITS QUATTROPORTES, AND, 75 YEAR HISTORY. THAT IS NOT EVEN INCLUDING ENGINEERING WITH SUMPTUOUS ONBOARD BUILDS OR THEIR COST, BUT ALSO OF THE DESIGN OF COURSE, ITS LEGENDARY CONVERTIBLES ALL THE TWO UNIQUE MODELS BUILT BEFORE THE COMFORT AND A DISCREET, HIGHLY PERSONAL AND STYLING CHOICES THAT MAKE IT STAND OUT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. SECOND WORLD WAR, FIRST AS RACERS AND THEN STYLE. THIS SPYDER IS AVAILABLE IN BOTH GT AND FROM THE CROWD AND BECOME ABSORBED INTO SEVEN DIFFERENT MODELS OF SPIDER HAVE BEEN LATER TRANSFORMED INTO ROAD CARS. CAMBIOCORSA VERSIONS, BECAUSE, AS IS CLEAR AT ITS DNA. TO COLLECTORS, HISTORIANS AND CREATED AT MASERATI’S TRADITIONAL MASERATI HAS NOW UNVEILED ITS EIGHTH SPYDER, A GLANCE, THE RACE TRACK IS STILL AS MUCH ENTHUSIASTS, THIS NEEDS NO EXPLANATION WHEN HEADQUARTERS AT VIALE CIRO MENOTTI IN A MODEL THAT CONTINUES THE MARQUE’S GUIDING A PART OF MASERATI’S DNA AS THE ROAD. Transmission Transaxle layout with rear-mounted longitudinal Maserati gearbox, rigidly coupled to the engine via a torque tube. Six-speed manual transmission with lever control, triple cone synchronisers on 1st and 2nd, and double cone on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. ZF asymmetrical self-locking differential (25% in traction, 45% in release) incorporated in the gearbox with hypoid bevel gear pair, final drive 3.73 (11/41). Gear ratios: 1st 3.286, 2nd 2.158, 3rd 1.609, 4th 1.269, 5th 1.034, 6th 0.848, Reverse 2.563 Twin plate 215 mm diameter dry clutch with torsional flexible coupling and hydraulic operation. Electronically actuated Cambiocorsa unit available as an option, controlled by electrohydraulic paddles controls positioned behind the steering wheel. There is no clutch pedal. Normal, Sport, Low Grip and Auto functions controlled with buttons on the central tunnel. o Engine Eight cylinders in 90° V8, crankcase and cylinder heads in hardened aluminium silicone alloy; crankshaft in refined steel, balanced separately and supported on five main bearings. Timing gear with two chain driven overhead camshafts per bank; four valves per cylinder driven by bucket type hydraulic tappets. Dry sump lubrication with oil and coolant pumps housed in a single external unit. Bosch ME7.3.2 combined ignition/injection control, drive-by-wire throttle with electronic control. Weight: _______________________________ Displacement: ________________________ Bore: _________________________________ Stroke: ________________________________ Compression ratio: ___________________ Maximum power delivery: ___________ Peak torque: __________________________ Max. permissible revs: ________________ Cooling circuit capacity: _____________ Lubricating circuit capacity: __________ 184 kg (406 lb) 4,244 cm3 92 mm 80 mm 11.1:1 287 kW (390 bhp) at 7,000 rpm 451 Nm (333 lb ft) at 4,500 rpm 7,600 rpm 11.5 l 8.3 l Weight and dimensions Length: _______________________________ 4,303 mm Width: _______________________________ 1,822 mm Height: _______________________________ 1,305 mm Wheelbase: ___________________________ 2,440 mm Front track: __________________________ 1,525 mm Rear track: ___________________________ 1,538 mm Front overhang: ______________________ 963 mm Rear overhang: _______________________ 900 mm Turning circle: _______________________ 11.5 m Standard luggage compartment capacity: 300 l Fuel tank capacity: ___________________ 88 l Weight empty: _______________________ 1,620 3,571 Kerb weight: _________________________ 1,720 3,792 Maximum permissible weight: _______ 1,980 kg (Cambiocorsa 1,630 kg) lb (Cambiocorsa 3,593 lb) kg (Cambiocorsa 1,730 kg) lb (Cambiocorsa 3,814 lb) kg (4,366 lb) Performance Top speed : ___________________________ 176 mph (283 km/h) at 7,550 rpm Speed at max. revs: ___________________ in 1st 44 mph (72 km/h), in 2nd 68 mph (110 km/h), in 3rd 91 mph (147 km/h), in 4th 116 mph (187 km/h), in 5th 142 mph (230 km/h), in 6th 176 mph (284 km/h), in Reverse 57 mph (93 km/h). Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 5.0 s Acceleration from 0 to 400 m: ________ 13.3 s Acceleration from 0 to 1,000 m: ______ 23.9 s A L L T H E I L L U S T R AT I O N S A N D D E S C R I P T I O N S I N T H I S B R O C H U R E A R E B A S E D O N P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N AVA I L A B L E AT T H E T I M E O F P R I N T I N G . M A S E R AT I R E S E R V E S T H E R I G H T T O I N T R O D U C E A N Y M O D I F I C AT I O N S AT A N Y T I M E A N D W I T H O U T A D VA N C E N O T I C E F O R C A R ' S C O L O R S , D E S I G N O R T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S . M12/03 T E C H N I CA L C H A R AC T E R I S T I C S Two door, two-seater convertible with electro-hydraulic roof operation. Longitudinal front mounted engine, rear wheel drive, and Cd of 0.36. Chassis Stress-bearing steel monocoque construction with supplementary integrated tubolar structure in front section. Suspension Front: double wishbones with forged aluminium hub carriers and struts: pre-set steel dampers with single setting, optional Skyhook system, aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel, coaxial coil springs. Rear: double wishbones with forged aluminium hub carriers, supplementary strut for toe-in control; standard steel dampers with single setting, optional Skyhook system, aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel; coaxial springs. Wheels: 15-spoke light alloy; front 18 inch x 8J; rear 18 inch x 9J. Tyres: front 235/40 Z 18, rear 265/35 Z 18. Brakes Brembo system with cross-drilled ventilated discs all round. Front: 330 x 32 mm, rear: 310 x 28 mm; light alloy callipers using four pistons with differentiated diameter: 46-38 mm at the front with ceramic insulating bearings; 34-30 mm at the rear. Ferodo HP1000 friction pads. Anti-lock system: Bosch four-channel 5.3 ABS. Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). THE EXCLUSIVITY ENDOWED BY A MARQUE IS NOT IT COMES TO MASERATI: THE MARQUE’S CLASSIC MODENA IN THE COURSE OF THE COMPANY’S CONCEPT OF COMBINING CUTTING EDGE MERELY A FUNCTION OF THE NUMBER OF CARS IT GRAND TOURERS, ITS QUATTROPORTES, AND, 75 YEAR HISTORY. THAT IS NOT EVEN INCLUDING ENGINEERING WITH SUMPTUOUS ONBOARD BUILDS OR THEIR COST, BUT ALSO OF THE DESIGN OF COURSE, ITS LEGENDARY CONVERTIBLES ALL THE TWO UNIQUE MODELS BUILT BEFORE THE COMFORT AND A DISCREET, HIGHLY PERSONAL AND STYLING CHOICES THAT MAKE IT STAND OUT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. SECOND WORLD WAR, FIRST AS RACERS AND THEN STYLE. THIS SPYDER IS AVAILABLE IN BOTH GT AND FROM THE CROWD AND BECOME ABSORBED INTO SEVEN DIFFERENT MODELS OF SPIDER HAVE BEEN LATER TRANSFORMED INTO ROAD CARS. CAMBIOCORSA VERSIONS, BECAUSE, AS IS CLEAR AT ITS DNA. TO COLLECTORS, HISTORIANS AND CREATED AT MASERATI’S TRADITIONAL MASERATI HAS NOW UNVEILED ITS EIGHTH SPYDER, A GLANCE, THE RACE TRACK IS STILL AS MUCH ENTHUSIASTS, THIS NEEDS NO EXPLANATION WHEN HEADQUARTERS AT VIALE CIRO MENOTTI IN A MODEL THAT CONTINUES THE MARQUE’S GUIDING A PART OF MASERATI’S DNA AS THE ROAD. Transmission Transaxle layout with rear-mounted longitudinal Maserati gearbox, rigidly coupled to the engine via a torque tube. Six-speed manual transmission with lever control, triple cone synchronisers on 1st and 2nd, and double cone on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. ZF asymmetrical self-locking differential (25% in traction, 45% in release) incorporated in the gearbox with hypoid bevel gear pair, final drive 3.73 (11/41). Gear ratios: 1st 3.286, 2nd 2.158, 3rd 1.609, 4th 1.269, 5th 1.034, 6th 0.848, Reverse 2.563 Twin plate 215 mm diameter dry clutch with torsional flexible coupling and hydraulic operation. Electronically actuated Cambiocorsa unit available as an option, controlled by electrohydraulic paddles controls positioned behind the steering wheel. There is no clutch pedal. Normal, Sport, Low Grip and Auto functions controlled with buttons on the central tunnel. o Engine Eight cylinders in 90° V8, crankcase and cylinder heads in hardened aluminium silicone alloy; crankshaft in refined steel, balanced separately and supported on five main bearings. Timing gear with two chain driven overhead camshafts per bank; four valves per cylinder driven by bucket type hydraulic tappets. Dry sump lubrication with oil and coolant pumps housed in a single external unit. Bosch ME7.3.2 combined ignition/injection control, drive-by-wire throttle with electronic control. Weight: _______________________________ Displacement: ________________________ Bore: _________________________________ Stroke: ________________________________ Compression ratio: ___________________ Maximum power delivery: ___________ Peak torque: __________________________ Max. permissible revs: ________________ Cooling circuit capacity: _____________ Lubricating circuit capacity: __________ 184 kg (406 lb) 4,244 cm3 92 mm 80 mm 11.1:1 287 kW (390 bhp) at 7,000 rpm 451 Nm (333 lb ft) at 4,500 rpm 7,600 rpm 11.5 l 8.3 l Weight and dimensions Length: _______________________________ 4,303 mm Width: _______________________________ 1,822 mm Height: _______________________________ 1,305 mm Wheelbase: ___________________________ 2,440 mm Front track: __________________________ 1,525 mm Rear track: ___________________________ 1,538 mm Front overhang: ______________________ 963 mm Rear overhang: _______________________ 900 mm Turning circle: _______________________ 11.5 m Standard luggage compartment capacity: 300 l Fuel tank capacity: ___________________ 88 l Weight empty: _______________________ 1,620 3,571 Kerb weight: _________________________ 1,720 3,792 Maximum permissible weight: _______ 1,980 kg (Cambiocorsa 1,630 kg) lb (Cambiocorsa 3,593 lb) kg (Cambiocorsa 1,730 kg) lb (Cambiocorsa 3,814 lb) kg (4,366 lb) Performance Top speed : ___________________________ 176 mph (283 km/h) at 7,550 rpm Speed at max. revs: ___________________ in 1st 44 mph (72 km/h), in 2nd 68 mph (110 km/h), in 3rd 91 mph (147 km/h), in 4th 116 mph (187 km/h), in 5th 142 mph (230 km/h), in 6th 176 mph (284 km/h), in Reverse 57 mph (93 km/h). Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 5.0 s Acceleration from 0 to 400 m: ________ 13.3 s Acceleration from 0 to 1,000 m: ______ 23.9 s A L L T H E I L L U S T R AT I O N S A N D D E S C R I P T I O N S I N T H I S B R O C H U R E A R E B A S E D O N P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N AVA I L A B L E AT T H E T I M E O F P R I N T I N G . M A S E R AT I R E S E R V E S T H E R I G H T T O I N T R O D U C E A N Y M O D I F I C AT I O N S AT A N Y T I M E A N D W I T H O U T A D VA N C E N O T I C E F O R C A R ' S C O L O R S , D E S I G N O R T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S . M12/03 T E C H N I CA L C H A R AC T E R I S T I C S M A S E R AT I S P Y D E R 2 0 0 3 Ò MA S E RAT I S P Y D E R T E C H N I CA L S P E C I F I CAT I O N S W W W. M A S E R AT I . C O M UK 92000840 M A S E R A T I S . P. A . • V I A L E C I R O M E N O T T I , 3 2 2 • I - 4 1 1 0 0 M O D E N A ( I T A LY ) M A S E R AT I S P Y D E R 2 0 0 3 Ò MA S E RAT I S P Y D E R T E C H N I CA L S P E C I F I CAT I O N S W W W. M A S E R AT I . C O M UK 92000840 M A S E R A T I S . P. A . • V I A L E C I R O M E N O T T I , 3 2 2 • I - 4 1 1 0 0 M O D E N A ( I T A LY )