Maserati · 2001–2008

Maserati GranSport

The Maserati Coupé and Spyder (Tipo M138) are a series of grand tourers produced by Italian automaker Maserati from 2001 to 2008. The two nameplates refer to the four-seater coupé and two-seater convertible models, respectively. The design of both models was based on the preceding 3200 GT, which was not sold in the US. Due to the confusing nature of the names "Maserati Coupé" and "Maserati Spyder" (which could refer to any coupé or convertible Maserati has made) the Coupé and Spyder are both commonly referred to as the 4200 GT, which is an evolution of the prior model name and a reference to the increase in engine displacement from 3.2 L (3,217 cc) to 4.2 L (4,244 cc). The Spyder was first unveiled to the public at the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show with the Coupé's debut following shortly thereafter at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show. Sales in the United States began in March 2002 for the Spyder and in May for the Coupé. The introduction of the Spyder heralded Maserati's return to the North American market after an 11-year hiatus. Almost as soon as it was introduced, the Spyder was selected by Forbes as the Best GT for 2001. The Coupé and Spyder were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign, who also designed the Ghibli, mid-engined Bora, Quattroporte III and the 3200 GT as well. Interior design was commissioned to Enrico Fumia and was based heavily on the 3200 GT's interior, restyled in 1999. The cars were built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena, Italy. In total, 13,423 cars were produced before being replaced by the GranTurismo.

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Successor: Maserati GranTurismo

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Specifications

name: Maserati Coupé, Maserati Spyder
Manufacturer: Maserati
aka: Maserati 4200
Production: Spyder: 2001–2007, Coupé: 2002–2008, GranSport: 2004–2008
Model years: Coupé, Spyder: 2002–2008, GranSport: 2005–2008
Class: Grand tourer (S)
Assembly: Italy: Modena
Body style: 2-door 2+2 coupé, 2-door convertible
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Designer: Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, Enrico Fumia (Interior), Frank Stephenson (GranSport)
Engine: 4.2 L Ferrari-Maserati F136 R V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed Graziano Cambiocorsa automated manual
Wheelbase: Coupé: 2660 mm, Spyder: 2440 mm
Length: Coupé: 4523 mm, Spyder: 4303 mm
Width: 1822 mm
Height: 1305 mm
Kerb weight: Coupé: 1670-1680 kg, Spyder: 1720-1730 kg, GranSport: 1680 kg
Predecessor: Maserati 3200 GT
Successor: Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio
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