MASERATI COUPé AND SPYDER (MY 2005), GRANSPORT

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Interior An Italian Experience Styling GranSport: 400bhp V8
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STYLING
 

MASERATI COUPE - CLEAN, STRONG LINES AND GRACEFUL BODYWORK

At the heart of the Coupé's design is the front-engine tradition of which Maserati has historically been one of the most authentic and authoritative proponents. This marque culture produces distinctive, highly individual cars that transcend fashion, and is perfectly expressed in the elegant lines and muscular stance of the all-Italian design developed by Italdesign Giugiaro.

The Coupé boasts an aggressive bonnet and clean, strong lines, with the new grille dominating the central part and the redesigned bumpers enhancing the overall sportiness of the whole ensemble. Its graceful bodywork reflects the same soft aggressiveness in the rear, now characterised by the new design of the bumpers and big side air vents covered by the classic fine mesh grille in black. Classic exterior lines frame a cabin designed to cocoon both driver and passengers in an interior that perfectly reflects the Coupé's muscular exterior forms.

The Coupé's Maserati GT heritage is evident in a host of details with styling cues ranging from the shape of its nose to the big front grille, the historic oval shield, the "lightning" logo on the C-post, raised details on the seats, and classic oval clock on the facia.

Maserati Spyder - unites RAW power and aggression with a sensual, elegant form

The Spyder's design was inspired by the classic front-engine, two-seater tradition, giving it a line that unites power and aggression with a sensual, elegant form. The Spyder's body has the distinctive sleek aggressiveness of the Coupé in its long, muscular bonnet, wheel arches, and compact, sporty rear. But the fact that its wheelbase is 220mm shorter and the presence of the two fixed roll-bars give the Spyder a uniquely distinctive line even at first glance.
 

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The sporty elegance of the Spyder's profile remains unchanged, however. With the hood down, it has the look of a compact coupé, but it takes just the push of a button and, in few seconds, the roof is open, giving the Spyder the adrenaline-fuelled look of a sports convertible.

The Maserati Spyder's design is now more individual and fascinating than ever: the newly designed front bumpers and grille enhance the aggression of the bonnet while the rear bumpers are even more muscular and dynamic, thanks in part to the large side air vents covered in the classic fine mesh grille in black.

The overall sporty effect is further enhanced by the 18" seven-spoke wheels that come as standard equipment.

MASERATI GRANSPORT - AERODYNAMIC FORM THE FRUIT OF WIND TUNNEL TESTING

The Maserati GranSport's harmonious volumes are beautifully combined with more muscular, aerodynamic forms, the fruit of much testing in the wind tunnel aimed at improving the Cx value and achieving a balanced division of the vertical loads (Cz) between the front and rear axles. The result is that the Maserati GranSport has a Cx of 0.33, one of the very best in its category.

An almost total absence of oversteer and improved front-wheel drivability and precision make it very easy to handle too and ensure that drivers will be able to really put it and themselves through their paces in complete safety.

Work on the new model's aerodynamics has led to the addition of new bumpers across the two-door range. The front one, in fact, has a very pronounced lower spoiler with side bars elegantly integrated into the body itself, while the bootlid has been given a discreet yet equally efficient spoiler lip.

The new aerodynamic features associated with the fact that the set-up is now 10 mm lower, result in a two point improvement in the Cx value and translate into clear benefits for the driver. In fact, the Maserati GranSport offers a truly blistering drive, thanks to its direct, precise steering and excellent stability at high speeds.

The traditional Trident elegance is there too in the classic chrome grille reminiscent of the Quattroporte's. The grilles over the air vents on the rear bumper are also in chrome.

The Maserati GranSport's sporty look is completed by new 19" wheels inspired by the ones sported by the cars in the Maserati Trofeo Championship, with spokes forming a very attractive Trident.