Getting 19 Miles a Gallon: The 2006 Maserati Spyder GT
It is common to find buyers of the Maserati Spyder enthusiastic about their purchase. The Spyder has been one of the premier vehicles of the Maserati line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2006 model is no exception. The Maserati Spyder falls into the convertible for the family category. The Spyder inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Maseratis year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Maserati Spyder Engine Specs
The Spyder GT is equipped with a Maserati/Ferrari 4.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Maserati.
Fuel is handled for the Spyder is a Bosch ME-7.3.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 23.30-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Spyder uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Spyder GT are 71.70 inches wide by 178.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.70 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $87,577, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The Spyder GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of twelve in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2005 model began the promise of the Maserati Spyder. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Maserati hopes that the Spyder GT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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