1984→1988 Maserati Spyder
The Maserati Spyder was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in November 1984, three years after the Biturbo on which it was based. The wheelbase was shortened by nearly 12 cm (4.5″) to 2,4 meters (94.5″) with styling by Zagato of Milan, where it was also assembled.
The engines were the same 2.0 litre unit for the home market and 2,5 litre for exportation as already found on the Biturbo. Folding roof with Alcantara headlining. Launched with leather interior and golden Maserati watch on the dashboard. Among the 3,793 buyers of all the Spyder versions we find four-time F1 champion Alain Prost and Sir Elton John, as well as Mrs. Ursula Piech whose husband headed Audi at the time.
2.5
The engines were the same 2.0 litre unit for the home market and 2,5 litre for exportation as already found on the Biturbo. Folding roof with Alcantara headlining. Launched with leather interior and golden Maserati watch on the dashboard. Among the 3,793 buyers of all the Spyder versions we find four-time F1 champion Alain Prost and Sir Elton John, as well as Mrs. Ursula Piech whose husband headed Audi at the time.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1984 – 1988 |
| built at | Italy |
| production | 3793 |
| engine | 90° V6 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Twin IHI Water-Cooled Turbos |
| ignition | Electronic Ignition |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Single Twin-choke Carburettor |
| displacement | 1995 cc / 121.74 in³ |
| bore | 82 mm / 3.2 in |
| stroke | 63 mm / 2.48 in |
| compression | 7.8:1 |
| power | 134.2 kw / 180 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 90.23 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 141.62 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 253.5 nm / 187 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | Front Engine |
| wheel type | 5 1/2 Inch Aluminum Alloy |
| front tires | 195/60 VR 14 Michelin |
| rear tires | 195/60 VR 14 Michelin |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Discs |
| front wheels | F 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 35.6 x 16.5 cm / 14.0 x 6.5 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Telescopic Dampers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Semi-Trailing Arms w/Telescopic Dampers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1271 kg / 2800 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in |
| front track | 1444 mm / 56.9 in |
| rear track | 1453 mm / 57.2 in |
| length | 4039 mm / 159.0 in |
| width | 1714 mm / 67.5 in |
| height | 1305 mm / 51.4 in |
| transmission | ZF 5-Speed Manual3-Speed Auto |
| gear ratios | 3.42:1, 1.94:1, 1.00:1, 0.79:1 |
| top speed | ~215 kph / 133.6 mph |
| 0 – 100 kph | ~6.5 seconds |
| fuel capacity | 80 litres or 21.12 gal. |
