Maserati GranTurismo Spyder Spied

Maserati GranTurismo Spyder Prototype in Heavy Camoflage

Set to go on sale in March

By Michael Gauthier
May 12, 2009 4:27 PM
Filed Under: European, Maserati, Spy Photos

Our spy photographers have managed to catch Maserati's upcoming 2010 GranTurismo Spyder undergoing testing before a possible unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Although this particular mule is heavily camouflaged, it's clear that the Spyder will adopt the same styling as Maserati's highly regarded coupe. What the camouflage is hiding is another matter. Until recently it was widely expected that the GranTurismo Spyder would sport a folding metal roof like the Ferrari California, but reports have surfaced indicating that the Spyder will instead stick with a traditional canvass roof in order to reduce weight.

Like the coupe, the 2010 GranTurismo Spyder will offer potential owners a choice of a 4.2-liter V8 with 405 hp or a 4.7-liter V8 with 433 hp.

Look for the new Maserati drop top to go on sale in March with a base price somewhere in the neighborhood of $130,000 USD.

Comments

lucifa
May 12, 2009 4:45 PM
Can't wait to see what this looks like... but I do wish someone else would buy Maserati and turn them into proper Ferrari rivals with proper performance instead of the bosses underpowering it so it doesn't cannibalise Ferrari...

sovietmole
May 12, 2009 6:08 PM
i hope it doesnt come with a hunch back

nederina
May 12, 2009 6:39 PM
still want that california?

alessandro
May 12, 2009 7:16 PM
Why the nose and back lights are under camo? Do they really change these Mondeo rear lamp clusters mounted upside down and will make a facelift in same. And a car feels shorter too.

Bristol411S3
May 12, 2009 7:56 PM
I read ages ago it is running on a shorter wheelbase as the rear seats are chopped. The coupe is a full four seater and has acres of room in the back. I am guessing that isn't what convertible buyers want at this market point.

alessandro
May 12, 2009 8:24 PM
Yes, it seems to be that way.

HEMI426
May 12, 2009 8:58 PM
What is this?, it looks more like a smaller version of the gran turismo to me

AOS
May 12, 2009 9:45 PM
Maserati takes too long to pull out model variants, and isn't the engine underpowered for what it is

eddie
May 12, 2009 10:09 PM
I love my GT coupe...sounds great.. fast enough for a touring car and after one year it has never been in the shop. The car is still tight and it is a great daily driver. I enjoy it more than my DB9 and it is a close second to my Lamborghini gallardo.

db 9

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