Especificaciones y análisis del Maserati GranSport
Power
401HP
Torque
452Nm
Consumption
18.6l/100
Emissions
435g/km
0-100 km/h
4.95s
Top Speed
285km/h
Weight
1805kg
Price
122,343€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
300 L
88 L
295 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Maserati GranSport Spyder · 401 CV (2006-2008)
General description
The Maserati GranSport Spyder is the embodiment of the Italian soul in the open air. It's not just a car, it's a statement of intent, a mechanical symphony orchestrated by a naturally aspirated V8 that invites you to feel the speed and the wind. Launched in 2006, it represents the culmination of an era, uniting Maserati's timeless elegance with raw, addictive sportiness.
Driving experience
Driving the GranSport Spyder is a visceral experience. The 401 horsepower of its 4.2-liter V8 engine, of Ferrari origin, pushes with a melodic fury that gives you goosebumps. Every shift of the Cambiocorsa automated manual transmission is an event, a sharp, mechanical jolt that connects you directly to the machine. The rear-wheel drive demands respect and skill, rewarding you with a dance of controlled oversteer at the limit. Accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds with the engine's roar as the soundtrack is pure adrenaline.
Design and aesthetics
Its bodywork, sculpted by Giugiaro, is a work of art. It combines the aggressiveness of its side skirts and concave grille with the elegance of fluid lines that seem shaped by the wind. It is compact, muscular, and perfectly proportioned. Inside, luxury mixes with competition: high-quality leather and carbon fiber adorn a driver-focused cockpit, where every detail is designed for driving pleasure, not distraction.
Technology and features
The technology in the GranSport Spyder is at the service of performance, not entertainment. Its technological heart is the 'Cambiocorsa' sequential gearbox, a direct heritage from racing that offers fast shifts and a man-machine connection that is lost today. The 'Skyhook' adaptive suspension system adjusts stiffness in real-time, allowing for an admirable balance between comfort and sporty handling. It's an analog car in a world that was beginning to go digital.
Competition
In its time, this Italian convertible competed with legends. Its direct rivals were the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, a marvel of German efficiency; the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, with its British elegance and sound; and the Jaguar XK-R Convertible, which offered a mix of luxury and supercharged power. Against them, the Maserati offered its Latin character, its exclusivity, and a simply incomparable engine sound.
Conclusion
The Maserati GranSport Spyder is not a car for everyone. It is a passionate, demanding machine with an overwhelming character. It is the choice for those who seek pure emotions, the sound of an endangered naturally aspirated V8, and the beauty of a design that will never go out of style. It is an investment in happiness, a modern classic that will remind you with every kilometer why we love cars.