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Description:
2003 Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa (F1 Style Paddle Shift Transmission) in rare Bianco Eldorado (white) exterior on Beige leather upholstery. NAVIGATION. Powered by a naturally aspirated, 32-valve 4.2-liter V-8 that shares much of its design thinking with the 3.6-liter V-8 in Ferrari's 360 Modena and 360 Spider--not surprising, since Ferrari controls Maserati. Rated at 390 horsepower and providing 333 pound-feet of torque. Performance figures for the two cars are very close, with the 360 Spider about a half-second quicker to 60 mph and 7 mph faster at the top end than the Maserati. Equipped with a six-speed sequential manual transmission, which Maserati calls the Cambiocorsa gearbox. This evolution of the F1-style box introduced in the 360 Modena offers a push-button choice of four driving modes (normal, sport, auto, and low grip) and a small lever to engage reverse. Essentially, this is an automatic clutch mechanism that is connected to the six speed manual gearbox. By toggling the shift paddles mounted on either side of the steering column, the driver can quickly shift through the gears, without removing his or her hands from the steering wheel. A fully automatic mode can be selected by pushing a switch on the center console. Thanks to much-improved computer control, takeoff is a cinch, even on steep hills, and reverse can be activated much more quickly. Shifts in the automatic mode are executed more smoothly and more promptly, as well. In sport mode, the combination of high revs and a fully depressed accelerator pedal will automatically trigger the quickest shift speed. For 2003 Maserati has made useful improvements that are familiar sports-car upgrades. The Spyder enjoys a 20 percent stiffer chassis than before, courtesy of structural foam in critical areas, along with some gussets and braces in the door sills that reduce cowl shake. Quicker steering, stiffer anti-roll bars, stickier tires, a glass rear window in the convertible top, and new software programming for the active suspension system are also new for 2003. The old steering rack slid 52 mm for each turn of the steering wheel, but the new one moves 60 mm, so steering is quicker than before. Also new is the Maserati Stability Program, co-developed with Bosch, which gives the car stability control. The Cambiocorsa computer-shifted manual transmission has also been upgraded so that it can now shift in as little as 150 milliseconds, compared with a full half-second before. Eliminating the back seat on the Spyder lets Maserati shorten the wheelbase by 220 mm, so the convertible is shorter, for more nimble handling and a stiffer chassis. As with any high performance vehicle, Maserati did not skimp in the braking department. Under the Ferrari tent, brakes are just as important as the drive train and the same thinking continues on at Maserati. The Spyder comes equipped with big Brembo brakes with 4-wheel ventilated discs, 13-inch in front and 12.2-inch at the rear. Unlike some front engine, rear-wheel drive automobiles, the Spyder is well balanced. Having an all-aluminum V-8 engine reduces weight. To address having this weight up front, Maserati moved the transmission to the rear giving the Spyder a 53/47 front to rear weight ratio, providing near perfect balance.Equipped with GPS Radio Navigation, Red colored brake calipers, and heated seats. One owner California car with clean title and CarFax Dona Rae 845-356-7715 71203@ads.ClassyAuto.com
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