Maserati Mistral Spyder 4.0
from 1966 to 1970
In its third year of production, the Mistral Spyder received a 4.0 liter version of the straight-six engine which also appeared in the coupé. Wire wheels came as standard, but from 1967 light alloy wheels similar to those on the Ghibli became available.
Maximum speed was around 250 kph (156 mph). Italian actors Alberto Sordi and Ugo Tognazzi figured among Mistral Spyder owners. Overall, 125 Mistral Spyders were assembled between 1964 and 1970; 20 of them were right hand drive models. In 1968 the Mistral Spyder became the most modern car ever to win the Best in Show award at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Mistral Spyder 4.0 |
| Maserati internal code | Tipo AM109.SA1 |
| Production start | 1966 |
| Number Produced | 37 |
| Ignition | twin-plug, coil ignition |
| Lubrication | forced with delivery pump |
| Transmission | 5-speed + reverse synchronized, single dry plate clutch with flexible coupling and hydraulic drive |
| Reduction | 1:3.54 (3.77 on request, 3.31 with automatic gearbox) |
| Gear ratios | I=3.0; II=1.705; III=1.24; IV=1; V=0.85; R=3.17 |
| Chassis | tubular steel or aluminum ladder-frame platform chassis |
| Front suspension | double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | cantilever leaf springs, hydraulic telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | discs, servo-assisted, hydraulic, independent dual circuit |
| Steering | worm and sector |
| Cooling system | water-cooled, centrifugal pump |
| Length | 177.16 inches (4,500 mm) |
| Width | 65.75 inches (1,675 mm) |
| Height | 51.18 inches (1,300 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 94.49 inches (2,400 mm) |
| Front track | 54.7 inches (1,390 mm) |
| Rear track | 53.5 inches (1,360 mm) |
| Dry weight | 3,152 lbs (1,430 Kg) |
| Tires | front/rear 205 VR x 15 Cinturato HS Pirelli |
| Wheels | wire wheels, 600x16 |
| Top speed | 155 mph (255 kmh) |
| Bodywork | two-door, 2-seater convertible |
| Fuel tank | two tanks, total 15.5 Imperial gallons (70 liters) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.2 sec (0 to 100 kph) |
| Production dates | 1966-1970 |
| Engine | Straight 6 |
| Bore and stroke | 88x110 mm |
| Total displacement | 4014.21 cc |
| Displacements (unitary) | 669.035 cc |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Maximum power | 265 bhp at 5,200 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 39 Kgm at 3,500 rpm |
| Timing gear | two valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts |
| Fuel feed | Lucas indirect fuel injection |
| Fuel & lubricant | N.O 98/100 RM |