Maserati Barchetta

The Maserati Barchetta was a 1992 produced by the Italian car manufacturer Maserati to 93 mid-engine roadster.

Thought was the December 14, 1991, the 77th anniversary of Maserati 's founding, first presented Barchetta discharged primarily for the 1992 and 1993 international brand trophy Barchetta.

Backbone of the Barchetta was a central tube frame made of aluminum and composite materials with integrated fuel tank; This design went back to the end of 1990 shown prototype Maserati Chubasco. Which consists of three separate dishes body was also made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. The chassis was based on the contemporary Formula 1 technology: all the wheels were individually suspended on double wishbones, inboard spring legs were pushrods actuated (front " pushrods " and rear " Pullrods ").

The Barchetta was powered by a 232 kW ( 315 hp) version of the two-liter V6 from the Maserati Biturbo, which gave its power through a Getrag six-speed gearbox to the rear wheels.

From Barchetta originated a total of 17 copies.

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