STYLING
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MASERATI
COUPE - CLEAN, STRONG LINES AND GRACEFUL BODYWORK
At the heart of the Coupé's design is the front-engine
tradition of which Maserati has historically been one of the
most authentic and authoritative proponents. This marque
culture produces distinctive, highly individual cars that
transcend fashion, and is perfectly expressed in the elegant
lines and muscular stance of the all-Italian design
developed by Italdesign Giugiaro.
The Coupé boasts an aggressive bonnet and clean, strong
lines, with the new grille dominating the central part and
the redesigned bumpers enhancing the overall sportiness of
the whole ensemble. Its graceful bodywork reflects the same
soft aggressiveness in the rear, now characterised by the
new design of the bumpers and big side air vents covered by
the classic fine mesh grille in black. Classic exterior
lines frame a cabin designed to cocoon both driver and
passengers in an interior that perfectly reflects the
Coupé's muscular exterior forms.
The Coupé's Maserati GT heritage is evident in a host of
details with styling cues ranging from the shape of its nose
to the big front grille, the historic oval shield, the
"lightning" logo on the C-post, raised details on the seats,
and classic oval clock on the facia.
Maserati Spyder
- unites RAW power and aggression with a sensual, elegant
form
The Spyder's
design was inspired by the classic front-engine, two-seater
tradition, giving it a line that unites power and aggression
with a sensual, elegant form. The Spyder's body has the
distinctive sleek aggressiveness of the Coupé in its long,
muscular bonnet, wheel arches, and compact, sporty rear. But
the fact that its wheelbase is 220mm shorter and the
presence of the two fixed roll-bars give the Spyder a
uniquely distinctive line even at first glance.
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The sporty elegance of the Spyder's profile remains
unchanged, however. With the hood down, it has the look of a
compact coupé, but it takes just the push of a button and,
in few seconds, the roof is open, giving the Spyder the
adrenaline-fuelled look of a sports convertible.
The Maserati Spyder's design is now more individual and
fascinating than ever: the newly designed front bumpers and
grille enhance the aggression of the bonnet while the rear
bumpers are even more muscular and dynamic, thanks in part
to the large side air vents covered in the classic fine mesh
grille in black.
The overall sporty effect is further enhanced by the 18"
seven-spoke wheels that come as standard equipment.
MASERATI GRANSPORT - AERODYNAMIC FORM THE FRUIT OF WIND
TUNNEL TESTING
The Maserati GranSport's harmonious volumes are beautifully
combined with more muscular, aerodynamic forms, the fruit of
much testing in the wind tunnel aimed at improving the Cx
value and achieving a balanced division of the vertical
loads (Cz) between the front and rear axles. The result is
that the Maserati GranSport has a Cx of 0.33, one of the
very best in its category.
An almost total absence of oversteer and improved
front-wheel drivability and precision make it very easy to
handle too and ensure that drivers will be able to really
put it and themselves through their paces in complete
safety.
Work on the new model's aerodynamics has led to the addition
of new bumpers across the two-door range. The front one, in
fact, has a very pronounced lower spoiler with side bars
elegantly integrated into the body itself, while the bootlid
has been given a discreet yet equally efficient spoiler lip.
The new aerodynamic features associated with the fact that
the set-up is now 10 mm lower, result in a two point
improvement in the Cx value and translate into clear
benefits for the driver. In fact, the Maserati GranSport
offers a truly blistering drive, thanks to its direct,
precise steering and excellent stability at high speeds.
The traditional Trident elegance is there too in the classic
chrome grille reminiscent of the Quattroporte's. The grilles
over the air vents on the rear bumper are also in chrome.
The Maserati GranSport's sporty look is completed by new 19"
wheels inspired by the ones sported by the cars in the
Maserati Trofeo Championship, with spokes forming a very
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