Not Your Brother’s Coupe – The Maserati Coupe for 2003

Maserati Coupe

The Coupe Cambiocorsa 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.

The Coupe 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 Coupe Cambiocorsa are 71.70 inches wide by 169.40 inches long. It sits 51.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Coupe is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $89,622, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2003 Coupe is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 23.00 gallons.

The 2003 Coupe gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 11 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Maserati, specifically a Coupe.

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