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2006 Maserati Gran Sport Spyder
MC Victory
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Pricing
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
MSRP
$99,900
$62,500
Invoice Price
$0
$58,125
Destination Charges
$1,350
$775
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Climate Control
N/A
Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter
N/A
Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts
N/A
N/A
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
N/A
N/A
Rear Seat HVAC Controls
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
CD Changer
Option
Option
CD Player
Standard
Standard
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone
Option
Option
Navigational Aid
Option
Option
Radio
Standard
Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer
Option
Not listed
Telematic Systems
N/A
Standard
Exterior
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board
N/A
N/A
Bumper Step Up
N/A
N/A
Front Air Dam
Standard
Standard
Metallic Paint
Option
Option
Power Sliding Side Van Door
N/A
N/A
Power Trunk Lid
N/A
N/A
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Standard
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection
N/A
N/A
Splash or Mud Guards
N/A
Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles
Standard
Standard
Instrumentation
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Battery Gauge
Standard
N/A
Clock
Standard
Standard
Compass
Not listed
N/A
Cruise Control
Not listed
Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation
N/A
N/A
Gauges
Standard
Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge
Not listed
N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control
N/A
N/A
Night Vision
N/A
N/A
Oil Gauge
Standard
N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge
Not listed
Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator
Not listed
Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Standard
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor
N/A
N/A
Trip Computer
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Automatic Headlights
N/A
Standard
Cornering Lights
N/A
N/A
Daytime Running Lights
N/A
Standard
Fog Lights
N/A
Standard
Halogen Headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlight Washers
Option
Option
High Intensity Discharge Headlights
Option
Option
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
N/A
N/A
Roof
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Power Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
N/A
Removable/Convertible Top
Standard
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
N/A
Tires and Wheels
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Alloy Wheels
Standard
Standard
Chrome Wheels
N/A
N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Full Size Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans
N/A
N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires
N/A
N/A
Steel Wheels
N/A
N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
N/A
Standard
Glass Rear Window on Convertible
Standard
Standard
Heated Exterior Mirror
N/A
Standard
Heated Washer System
N/A
Standard
Heated Windshield Glass
N/A
N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
N/A
Standard
Interval Wipers
Standard
Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
N/A
N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Power Backlight Window
N/A
N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers
N/A
Standard
Rear Wiper
N/A
N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
N/A
N/A
Tinted Glass
Not listed
Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
N/A
N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
N/A
N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Body Style
Sports Car/Convertible
Sports Car/Convertible
EPA Classification
2SEATER
2SEATER
Turbo
N
N
Drive Train
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
City MPG
12
16
Combined MPG
14
18
Displacement (CC)
4244
5439
Driveline
RWD
RWD
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
3.06
Fuel Capacity (gal)
23.3
18.5
Fuel System
EFI
SEFI
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax
$3
$1
Highway MPG
17
22
Horsepower @ RPM
400@7000
355@6000
PowerToWeightRatio
9.3
9.6
RPM @ Peak Horsepower
7000
6000
Standard Transmission
6 Speed Automatic
7 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM
333@4500
376@4000
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Transmission Type
A
A
Type of Engine
4.2L V8
5.5L V8
Valves
32
24
Exterior
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Curb weight (lbs)
3815
3420
Overall Height (in)
51.4
50.0
Overall Length (in)
169.4
160.7
Overall Width (in)
71.7
70.6
Wheelbase (in)
96.1
95.7
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Trunk Volume (cu ft)
7
Interior - Passengers
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Headroom front (in)
37.9
Hip room front (in)
54.6
Leg room front (in)
42.5
Passenger Volume
49
Seating Capacity - Maximum
2
2
Seating capacity - Standard
2
2
Shoulder room front (in)
52.2
Suspension
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Front suspension
Ind
Ind
Rear Suspension
Ind
Ind
Track Front
60.0
60.0
Track Rear
60.5
61.0
Towing
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Tow Capacity (Maximum)
NR
Tow Capacity Standard
NR
Turning Radius
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Steering Diameter Left
37.7
34.5
Steering Diameter Right
37.7
34.5
Warranty
Maserati Gran Sport
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Powertrain Miles
50000
50000
Powertrain Time (Months)
48
48
Rust Miles
50000
Rust Time (Months)
48
Warranty - Basic Miles
50000
50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months)
48
48
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