Maserati Spyder (02-05) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 25 April 2008 The Spyder was the first Maserati to be engineered under the watch of new owners Ferrari, arriving in Britain in 2002. It shares its chassis and V8 engine with the Coupé model introduced later that year but the Spyder's wheelbase is 220mm shorter, giving it a sportier stance and minimising the weight added to substitute the strength lost by chopping off the top. The downside is that shorter structure left no room for the Coupé's useful rear seats. A slightly more performance-focused Gran Sport version of the Coupé appeared in 2004 and a Gran Sport Spyder followed a year later when the regular Spyder was deleted from the range. Benefits included an extra 10bhp and sportier suspension. In 2007 Maserati phased out the Coupé, Gran Sport and Spyder, replacing them with the larger, more refined Granturismo. 3.5 out of 5 Other Maserati reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Safety With no Euro NCAP results available to prove how well the Spyder would stand up in a collision it's difficult to rate accurately. It does at least come with both front and side airbags and an alphabet soup's worth of electronic safety acronyms including stability control (from 2004) and some impressively powerful Brembo brakes to keep you out of trouble. There are also two fixed roll hoops located behind the seats designed to give occupants protection from crushing in the event of the car landing upside down, although the soft roof obviously won’t be as strong as the solid folding top on a Mercedes SL. Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info 2.5 out of 5 Reliability The Spyder appears to be well constructed but it was designed and built in an era when Maserati wasn't known for its attention to quality and you can expect to have more trouble than you might with a more mass produced alternative. Maserati's current cars are much improved in this area. Car check problem points Body No problems reported. Engine/Gearbox No problems reported. Other No problems reported. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Maserati Spyder cars for sale We have 1 models like this for sale. Find Maserati Spyder cars for sale Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling