GS Spyder V 90th Limited Edition
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mjheathcote
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I quite like the humps!
Andyk
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Hi GT, PM sent in answer to your question........As I understand the Anniversary has 390bhp and the GS 400bhp and this has come from Maserati blurb......They also put some special sticky tyres on the GS.................Perfromance wise they are almost identical even with that extra 10bhp.........Top speed 177 for GS 176 for anniversary...
Here's the full tech spec for both below...
Anniversary Spyder....
In 2004 Maserati celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the company’s founding with a triple event organized in Italy and culminating in Rome, where some 300 Maseratis gathered together. As a further way of honoring the landmark a special limited-edition model of the Spyder was introduced, with production limited to just 90 units. It was officially presented in September 2004 at the Paris motor show, in the same month as the celebrations were taking place.
The more sporty look of the GranSport Spyder was anticipated by the adoption of new front and rear bumpers, together with more pronounced sill covers. This version of the Spyder also featured lightweight carbon-fiber rear roll-hoop fairings inlayed with attractive blue polyester strands embedded into the weave. Finished in either the exclusive Blu Anniversary livery or silver, the Spyder 90th Anniversary sported exclusive design features including distinctive oval Trident logos on the front wings, paying homage to the 250F driven by Fangio in the 1957 Formula 1 World Championship. Headlight cluster mountings were in contrasting grey, emphasizing the profile of the hood and chrome door handles, and ball-polished 19" rim wheels (with titanium colored brake calipers) and the classic red-striped Trident adorning the front grille completed the exterior look.
Blue carbon fiber was also present in the car’s cockpit, enhancing the upper and lower sections of the center console and matching the blue and cream two-tone leather lining the seats, dashboard and door panels. The 90th Anniversary model featured a grouped centre console with blue-starter button and high-performance stereo system in place of the Maserati Info Center LCD display screen. A commemorative plaque on the lower console indicated each car’s serial number.
Technical Specifications
Model
Spyder 90th Anniversary
Maserati internal code
Tipo M138ADE
Production start
2004
Number Produced
90
Ignition
Bosch ME 7.3.2 ignition and injection
Lubrication
dry sump, pumps in single unit with cooling pumps
Transmission
manual 6-speed + reverse, transaxle layout, rear-wheel drive, hydraulic dry twin-plate clutch
Reduction
1:3.73
Front suspension
light alloy double wishbones, shock absorbers and coil springs, anti-dive features and anti-roll bar (Skyhook system for continuous automatic damping adjustment on request)
Rear suspension
light alloy double wishbones with additional strut for roll control, shock absorbers and coil springs, anti-roll and toe-in regulator bars (Skyhook system for continuous automatic damping adjustment on request)
Brakes
Brembo with 4-channel Bosch ABS and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
Brakes front
13x1.3 inch cross-drilled ventilated disks
Brakes rear
12.2x1.1 inch cross-drilled ventilated disks
Steering
servo-assisted rack and pinion
Cooling system
water cooling
Length
169.4 inches (4,303 mm)
Width
71.7 inches (1,822 mm)
Height
51.4 inches (1,305 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 inches (2,440 mm)
Front track
60.0 inches (1,525 mm)
Rear track
60.6 inches (1,538 mm)
Dry weight
3,594 lbs (1,630 kg)
Curb weight
3,814 lbs (1,730 kg)
Tires front
235/40 ZR 18 (8J)
Tires rear
265/35 ZR 18 (9.5J)
Wheels
light alloy (7 or 15 spoke); 8J-18 front, 9.5J-18 rear
Top speed
176 mph (285 km/h) at 7,550 rpm
Bodywork
two-door, two-seater convertible with power roof
Fuel tank
19.3 Imperial gallons / 23.2 US gallons (88 liters)
0-62 mph
4.9 sec (0-100 kmh).
Standing kilometer
23.9 sec.
Production dates
2004-2005
Engine
90° V8 with crankcase and cylinder heads in aluminum alloys
Bore and stroke
92 x 80 mm
Total displacement
4,244 cc
Displacements (unitary)
530.5 cc
Compression ratio
11.1:1
Maximum power
390 bhp (287 kW) at 7,000 rpm (maximum engine speed 7,600 rpm)
Maximum torque
330 lbs/ft (451 Nm) at 4,500 rpm
Timing gear
four valves per cylinder, two chain-driven overhead camshafts per cylinder bank, continuous valve timing control system
Fuel feed
Bosch ME 7.3.2 injection with electronic control, electronic drive-by-wire throttle control
Engine weight
405.7 lbs (184 Kg)
Weight distribution
53%front / 47%rear
Here's the full tech spec for both below...
Anniversary Spyder....
In 2004 Maserati celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the company’s founding with a triple event organized in Italy and culminating in Rome, where some 300 Maseratis gathered together. As a further way of honoring the landmark a special limited-edition model of the Spyder was introduced, with production limited to just 90 units. It was officially presented in September 2004 at the Paris motor show, in the same month as the celebrations were taking place.
The more sporty look of the GranSport Spyder was anticipated by the adoption of new front and rear bumpers, together with more pronounced sill covers. This version of the Spyder also featured lightweight carbon-fiber rear roll-hoop fairings inlayed with attractive blue polyester strands embedded into the weave. Finished in either the exclusive Blu Anniversary livery or silver, the Spyder 90th Anniversary sported exclusive design features including distinctive oval Trident logos on the front wings, paying homage to the 250F driven by Fangio in the 1957 Formula 1 World Championship. Headlight cluster mountings were in contrasting grey, emphasizing the profile of the hood and chrome door handles, and ball-polished 19" rim wheels (with titanium colored brake calipers) and the classic red-striped Trident adorning the front grille completed the exterior look.
Blue carbon fiber was also present in the car’s cockpit, enhancing the upper and lower sections of the center console and matching the blue and cream two-tone leather lining the seats, dashboard and door panels. The 90th Anniversary model featured a grouped centre console with blue-starter button and high-performance stereo system in place of the Maserati Info Center LCD display screen. A commemorative plaque on the lower console indicated each car’s serial number.
Technical Specifications
Model
Spyder 90th Anniversary
Maserati internal code
Tipo M138ADE
Production start
2004
Number Produced
90
Ignition
Bosch ME 7.3.2 ignition and injection
Lubrication
dry sump, pumps in single unit with cooling pumps
Transmission
manual 6-speed + reverse, transaxle layout, rear-wheel drive, hydraulic dry twin-plate clutch
Reduction
1:3.73
Front suspension
light alloy double wishbones, shock absorbers and coil springs, anti-dive features and anti-roll bar (Skyhook system for continuous automatic damping adjustment on request)
Rear suspension
light alloy double wishbones with additional strut for roll control, shock absorbers and coil springs, anti-roll and toe-in regulator bars (Skyhook system for continuous automatic damping adjustment on request)
Brakes
Brembo with 4-channel Bosch ABS and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
Brakes front
13x1.3 inch cross-drilled ventilated disks
Brakes rear
12.2x1.1 inch cross-drilled ventilated disks
Steering
servo-assisted rack and pinion
Cooling system
water cooling
Length
169.4 inches (4,303 mm)
Width
71.7 inches (1,822 mm)
Height
51.4 inches (1,305 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 inches (2,440 mm)
Front track
60.0 inches (1,525 mm)
Rear track
60.6 inches (1,538 mm)
Dry weight
3,594 lbs (1,630 kg)
Curb weight
3,814 lbs (1,730 kg)
Tires front
235/40 ZR 18 (8J)
Tires rear
265/35 ZR 18 (9.5J)
Wheels
light alloy (7 or 15 spoke); 8J-18 front, 9.5J-18 rear
Top speed
176 mph (285 km/h) at 7,550 rpm
Bodywork
two-door, two-seater convertible with power roof
Fuel tank
19.3 Imperial gallons / 23.2 US gallons (88 liters)
0-62 mph
4.9 sec (0-100 kmh).
Standing kilometer
23.9 sec.
Production dates
2004-2005
Engine
90° V8 with crankcase and cylinder heads in aluminum alloys
Bore and stroke
92 x 80 mm
Total displacement
4,244 cc
Displacements (unitary)
530.5 cc
Compression ratio
11.1:1
Maximum power
390 bhp (287 kW) at 7,000 rpm (maximum engine speed 7,600 rpm)
Maximum torque
330 lbs/ft (451 Nm) at 4,500 rpm
Timing gear
four valves per cylinder, two chain-driven overhead camshafts per cylinder bank, continuous valve timing control system
Fuel feed
Bosch ME 7.3.2 injection with electronic control, electronic drive-by-wire throttle control
Engine weight
405.7 lbs (184 Kg)
Weight distribution
53%front / 47%rear
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Andyk
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Gransport Spyder
from 2005 to 2007
Hot on the heels of the GranSport’s success, Maserati introduced the equally sporty GranSport Spyder at the Frankfurt motor show in the fall of 2005. The two-seater roaster also benefited from the developments to the drive-train and suspension. Similar aerodynamic upgrades were also implemented, with new bumpers and side sills as well as the addition of a rear spoiler (finished in carbon fiber on request).
Maserati enthusiasts could now enjoy the full-throated roar of the 400-hp Maserati V8 in the open air, cosseted in the sporty yet refined interior finished in carbon fiber, Poltrona Frau leather and Brightex® racing cloth. Equally exciting in and out of town or on the race track, the GranSport Spyder counted amongst the most powerful convertibles in its market segment.
Compared to the Spyder GT, gear-changing in the GranSport Spyder was even faster and the Cambiocorsa’s six-speed electro-hydraulic transmission was mapped for involving rev-matching when changing down a gear. In ‘Sport’ mode the set-up became firmer, allowing the driver to feel the road to maximum effect. As in the GranSport, the suspension set-up was firmer with a 10 mm reduction in ride height compared to the Spyder GT.
PRESS
Forbes Autos reviewed the GranSport & GranSport Spyder in July 2006:
“This oh-so-Italian duo brings a new level of grace, classiness and brio to the upper-end sports-car market, plus a few features that none of the competition has… At a time when automotive interior styling is too often clichéd and stultifyingly familiar, the Italians surround you with color and quality that suggests Gucci, Prada, Fendi and Versace… Their styling is tastefully understated and, like a beautiful sculpture, carries subtleties that can only be appreciated upon close inspection… The car is remarkably nimble despite its ample interior space and luxurious cockpit… It gives a driver confidence… You may find yourself addicted to top-down motoring in the GranSport Spyder as the rich roar of the potent V8 bellowing through the exhaust pipes reaches your ears unfiltered… Buy this vehicle if: You’re bored with the default German choices – aka Porsche 911 – and enjoy the superior tactile and aesthetic only Italians can manage.”
Technical Specifications
Model
GranSport Spyder
Production start
2005
Ignition
Bosch integrated ignition-injection system, electronic drive-by-wire acceleration control.
Lubrication
dry sump, pump in single unit with cooling pumps
Transmission
6-speed + reverse, transaxle layout, electro-hydraulic operation and electronic management operated by paddle-shifts; asymmetrical limited-slip differential (25% under acceleration, 45% on lift-off), dry twin-plate clutch diameter 215 mm (8.46 in) with flexible couplings and hydraulic control, rear wheel drive
Reduction
1:3.73
Gear ratios
I=3.286; II=2.158; III=1.609; IV=1.269; V=1.034; VI=0.816; R=2.733
Chassis
stress-bearing steel monocoque with both the external panels and box-section superstructure galvanized-coated on both sides; chassis made from high resistance galvanized steel with a rear tubular sub-chassis to support the suspension and gearbox, and a front tubular sub-chassis to support the suspension and engine
Front suspension
Double wishbones with arms and hubs in forged aluminum; progressive rate steel dampers or optional continuously variable aluminum gas dampers with adaptive damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel (Skyhook system), co-axial coils and springs
Rear suspension
Double wishbones with arms and hubs in forged aluminum, additional radius arm to control toe-in; progressive rate steel dampers or optional continuously variable aluminum gas dampers with adaptive damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel (Skyhooksystem), co-axial coils and springs
Brakes
Brembo braking system, Ferodo HP1000 brake pads, Bosch 5.7 four-channel ABS, Electronically controlled braking corrector (EBD)
Brakes front
330 mm x 32 mm titanium-color light alloy four-piston different-diameter calipers and large cross-drilled ventilated discs
Brakes rear
310 mm x 28 mm titanium-color light alloy four-piston different-diameter calipers and large cross-drilled ventilated discs
Steering
servo-assisted rack and pinion
Cooling system
water cooled
Length
169.4 inches (4,303 mm)
Width
71.7 inches (1,822 mm)
Height
51.4 inches (1,305 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 inches (2,440 mm)
Front track
60.0 inches (1,525 mm)
Rear track
60.6 inches (1,538 mm)
Dry weight
3,594 lbs (1,630 kg)
Curb weight
3,814 lbs (1,730 kg)
Tires
special Pirelli tires with low slip angle characteristics
Tires front
235/35 ZR 19 (8J)
Tires rear
265/30 ZR 19 (9.5J)
Wheels
19” Trofeo-design alloy wheels; front 8J x 19, rear 9.5J x 19
Top speed
177 mph (285 km/h)
Bodywork
two-door, two-seater convertible
Fuel tank
19.3 Imp. gal. / 23.2 US gal. (88 liters)
0-62 mph
0 to 100 km/h in 4.95 sec.
Standing kilometer
0 to 1000 m. in 23.4 sec.
Years of activity
2005-2007
Engine
90° V8, crankcase refined forged steel, balanced individually on five main bearingsand cylinder heads in hardened aluminum silicon alloy; crankshaft in
Bore and stroke
92x79.8 mm
Total displacement
4,244 cc
Displacements (unitary)
530.5 cc
Compression ratio
11:1
Maximum power
400 hp (295 kW) at 7,000 rpm
Maximum torque
46 kgm (452Nm) at 4,500 rpm
Timing gear
chain-driven twin ocylinder with hydraulic tap verhead camshafts per cylinder bank command; four valves per cylinder with hydraulic tap
Fuel feed
Bosch ME 7.3.2 injection with electronic control, electronic drive-by-wire throttle control
Engine weight
405.7 lbs (184 kg)
from 2005 to 2007
Hot on the heels of the GranSport’s success, Maserati introduced the equally sporty GranSport Spyder at the Frankfurt motor show in the fall of 2005. The two-seater roaster also benefited from the developments to the drive-train and suspension. Similar aerodynamic upgrades were also implemented, with new bumpers and side sills as well as the addition of a rear spoiler (finished in carbon fiber on request).
Maserati enthusiasts could now enjoy the full-throated roar of the 400-hp Maserati V8 in the open air, cosseted in the sporty yet refined interior finished in carbon fiber, Poltrona Frau leather and Brightex® racing cloth. Equally exciting in and out of town or on the race track, the GranSport Spyder counted amongst the most powerful convertibles in its market segment.
Compared to the Spyder GT, gear-changing in the GranSport Spyder was even faster and the Cambiocorsa’s six-speed electro-hydraulic transmission was mapped for involving rev-matching when changing down a gear. In ‘Sport’ mode the set-up became firmer, allowing the driver to feel the road to maximum effect. As in the GranSport, the suspension set-up was firmer with a 10 mm reduction in ride height compared to the Spyder GT.
PRESS
Forbes Autos reviewed the GranSport & GranSport Spyder in July 2006:
“This oh-so-Italian duo brings a new level of grace, classiness and brio to the upper-end sports-car market, plus a few features that none of the competition has… At a time when automotive interior styling is too often clichéd and stultifyingly familiar, the Italians surround you with color and quality that suggests Gucci, Prada, Fendi and Versace… Their styling is tastefully understated and, like a beautiful sculpture, carries subtleties that can only be appreciated upon close inspection… The car is remarkably nimble despite its ample interior space and luxurious cockpit… It gives a driver confidence… You may find yourself addicted to top-down motoring in the GranSport Spyder as the rich roar of the potent V8 bellowing through the exhaust pipes reaches your ears unfiltered… Buy this vehicle if: You’re bored with the default German choices – aka Porsche 911 – and enjoy the superior tactile and aesthetic only Italians can manage.”
Technical Specifications
Model
GranSport Spyder
Production start
2005
Ignition
Bosch integrated ignition-injection system, electronic drive-by-wire acceleration control.
Lubrication
dry sump, pump in single unit with cooling pumps
Transmission
6-speed + reverse, transaxle layout, electro-hydraulic operation and electronic management operated by paddle-shifts; asymmetrical limited-slip differential (25% under acceleration, 45% on lift-off), dry twin-plate clutch diameter 215 mm (8.46 in) with flexible couplings and hydraulic control, rear wheel drive
Reduction
1:3.73
Gear ratios
I=3.286; II=2.158; III=1.609; IV=1.269; V=1.034; VI=0.816; R=2.733
Chassis
stress-bearing steel monocoque with both the external panels and box-section superstructure galvanized-coated on both sides; chassis made from high resistance galvanized steel with a rear tubular sub-chassis to support the suspension and gearbox, and a front tubular sub-chassis to support the suspension and engine
Front suspension
Double wishbones with arms and hubs in forged aluminum; progressive rate steel dampers or optional continuously variable aluminum gas dampers with adaptive damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel (Skyhook system), co-axial coils and springs
Rear suspension
Double wishbones with arms and hubs in forged aluminum, additional radius arm to control toe-in; progressive rate steel dampers or optional continuously variable aluminum gas dampers with adaptive damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel (Skyhooksystem), co-axial coils and springs
Brakes
Brembo braking system, Ferodo HP1000 brake pads, Bosch 5.7 four-channel ABS, Electronically controlled braking corrector (EBD)
Brakes front
330 mm x 32 mm titanium-color light alloy four-piston different-diameter calipers and large cross-drilled ventilated discs
Brakes rear
310 mm x 28 mm titanium-color light alloy four-piston different-diameter calipers and large cross-drilled ventilated discs
Steering
servo-assisted rack and pinion
Cooling system
water cooled
Length
169.4 inches (4,303 mm)
Width
71.7 inches (1,822 mm)
Height
51.4 inches (1,305 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 inches (2,440 mm)
Front track
60.0 inches (1,525 mm)
Rear track
60.6 inches (1,538 mm)
Dry weight
3,594 lbs (1,630 kg)
Curb weight
3,814 lbs (1,730 kg)
Tires
special Pirelli tires with low slip angle characteristics
Tires front
235/35 ZR 19 (8J)
Tires rear
265/30 ZR 19 (9.5J)
Wheels
19” Trofeo-design alloy wheels; front 8J x 19, rear 9.5J x 19
Top speed
177 mph (285 km/h)
Bodywork
two-door, two-seater convertible
Fuel tank
19.3 Imp. gal. / 23.2 US gal. (88 liters)
0-62 mph
0 to 100 km/h in 4.95 sec.
Standing kilometer
0 to 1000 m. in 23.4 sec.
Years of activity
2005-2007
Engine
90° V8, crankcase refined forged steel, balanced individually on five main bearingsand cylinder heads in hardened aluminum silicon alloy; crankshaft in
Bore and stroke
92x79.8 mm
Total displacement
4,244 cc
Displacements (unitary)
530.5 cc
Compression ratio
11:1
Maximum power
400 hp (295 kW) at 7,000 rpm
Maximum torque
46 kgm (452Nm) at 4,500 rpm
Timing gear
chain-driven twin ocylinder with hydraulic tap verhead camshafts per cylinder bank command; four valves per cylinder with hydraulic tap
Fuel feed
Bosch ME 7.3.2 injection with electronic control, electronic drive-by-wire throttle control
Engine weight
405.7 lbs (184 kg)
Parisien
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Just noting Andy......petrol having gone up so much...now takes £120 to fill it. Whilst other car owners have gone down the route of buying more economical cars and the treasury getting so much less in revenue, we are stuck with the extra costs due to our choice of car.
Engine is very light too!
Dry twin plate.......I assume this was always the type of clutch in it/4200s?
P
Engine is very light too!
Dry twin plate.......I assume this was always the type of clutch in it/4200s?
P
mjheathcote
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Hats off to those that run their car everyday, if a longish commute to work, I for one would not afford to be putting £120 in say every week, unless it was reclaimable some way.
Before I changed jobs and then required a company car, I can remember filling up my then daily driver a 4lt Jeep Wrangler on a 60 miles round trip commute. That was bad enough, but petrol was half the cost of today.
The answer of course would be LPG! No reason why not, would have to cut the boot around though to retain a bit of room for a small bag!
mjheathcote
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mjheathcote
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Easily done with the factory sd2 kit. Main dealer or specialist only, unless you have a lot of money to buy it yourself!
Andyk
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Worth asking if it's been done on any cars you view.......Would imagine most may have......Save some cash if you find one that has been done...