Spyder - 1984 to 1986
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.
Technical data
| 0-60 mph | 0 to 100 km/h in 6,5 sec. |
| Bodywork | 2+2 spyder |
| Bore and stroke | 82x63 mm |
| Brakes | discs all round, dual circuit, servo-assisted, additional drums on rear wheels for handbrake |
| Brakes front | |
| Brakes rear | |
| Chassis | monocoque steel construction |
| Compression ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Cooling system | water-cooled, centrifugal pump |
| Displacements (unitary) | |
| Dry weight | 2,758 lbs (1,251 kg) |
| Engine | 90° V6 |
| Engine weight | |
| First race | |
| Front Tyres | |
| Front suspension | MacPherson struts, dual-rate telescopic dampers, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Front track | 56.85 in. (1444 mm) |
| Fuel & lubricant | |
| Fuel feed | a single twin-choke carburettor, two turbos (IHI) |
| Fuel tank | 17.58 Imp. gal. (80 litres) |
| Gear ratios | I=3,42 II=1,94 III=1,39 IV=1,00 V=0,79 R=3,66 |
| Height | 51.38 in. (1,305 mm) |
| Ignition | electronic |
| Kerb weight | |
| Length | 159.02 in. (4,039 mm) |
| Length-Width-Height | |
| Lubrication | full-flow filter lubrication |
| Maximum power | 180 HP at 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 25.8 kgm (187 lbs/ft) at 4,400 rpm |
| Model | Spyder |
| One mile | 0 to 1000m in 29 sec. |
| Production dates | 1984-1986 |
| Production start | 1984 |
| Quarter mile | |
| Rear Tyres | |
| Rear suspension | semi-trailing rear arms mounted on a rear subframe, coil springs, dual-rate hydraulic telescopic dampers |
| Rear track | 57.20 in. (1453 mm) |
| Reduction | |
| Steering | mechanical rack and pinion (power assistance to order) |
| Timing gear | three valves per cylinder (two intake, one exhaust), twin overhead camshafts |
| Top speed | 135.5 mph (215 km/h) |
| Total displacement | 1,995 cc |
| Transmission | 5-speed + reverse (ZF), rear-wheel drive, Sensitork differential (initially as optional) |
| Tyres | fr/rear 195/60 VR 14 (Michelin) |
| Weight distribution | |
| Wheelbase | 94.49 in. (2,400 mm) |
| Wheels | alloy, 5 1/2" |
| Width | 67.48 in. (1,714 mm) |