Maserati was founded in Bologna Italy on the 1st December 1914, officially known as Societa Anonima Officine Alfieri Maserati. To mark the commencement of Maserati’s 90th birthday celebrations, a limited series of Maserati Coupes and Spyders have been commissioned, appropriately named the 90th Anniversary Edition.
The Anniversary Coupe and Spyder models feature tailoring options never previously been produced, along with the most expensive and exotic options rarely seen before. These special features include:
-Aluminium or red brake calipers -Aluminium racing pedals -Carbon fibre steering wheel -Carbon fibre door trims -Carbon fibre door sills -Carbon fibre roll bars (Spyder only) -Dark metallic silver 7-spoke 18 inch alloys -Chrome front grill with red Trident accents -Chrome trident badge on front -Commemorative individually numbered 90th Anniversary plaque -Electronic Skyhook suspension system -Rear Parking sensors
Just 30 examples of the Maserati Coupe and Spyder models will reach our shores between April and September 2004. The Anniversary models will be available in both transmission options, traditional 6-speed manual shift as well as 6-speed Cambiocorsa versions.
The Anniversary Coupe and Spyder models will be available in just 4 colours, the feature colour being Maserati’s traditional racing colour, Rosso Mondiale. Also available will be Grigio Touring (light metallic silver), Grigio Alfieri (dark metallic silver) and Nero Carbonio (metallic black).
Whilst the Maserati Anniversary models are extremely limited, they also represent wonderful value. The total cost of all the exclusive options in the Anniversary models is in excess of $25,000. The Maserati Coupe and Spyder Anniversary limited edition models are priced at just $10,000 more than the normal Coupe and Spyder models.
Story by Maserati S.p.A.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Aluminum, 90 Degree V8 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 4244 cc / 259.0 in³ |
| bore | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
| stroke | 80 mm / 3.15 in |
| compression | 11.0:1 |
| power | 290.8 kw / 390.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
| specific output | 91.89 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 451.49 nm / 333.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| redline | 7500 |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | RWD w/ASR Antiskid |
| front tires | 235/40 Z 18 |
| rear tires | 265/35 Z 18 |
| front brakes | Brembro Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, Bosch ABS 5.3 |
| f brake size | x 330 mm / x 13.0 in |
| rear brakes | Brembro Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers, Bosch ABS 5.3 |
| r brake size | x 310 mm / x 12.2 in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 17.8 cm / 18.0 x 7.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18.0 x 9.0 in |
| steering | Hydraulic Power |
| f suspension | Upper and Lower A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Ba |
| r suspension | Upper and Lower A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Ba |
| curb weight | 1670 kg / 3682 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2660 mm / 104.7 in |
| front track | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| rear track | 1538 mm / 60.6 in |
| length | 4523 mm / 178.1 in |
| width | 1822 mm / 71.7 in |
| height | 1305 mm / 51.4 in |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~285 kph / 177.1 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.8 seconds |
Keyword: 2004 Maserati Coupé 90th Anniversary Edition