The first Maserati Spyder was unveiled in 2001 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, but the mass production started in March 2002, two months before the introduction of the Coupe model.
What’s interesting is that the Spyder was entirely based on the 3200 GT variant, sharing numerous parts with it but upgraded and marketed under a different name. More important, the Spyder has a removable ragtop controlled from the center console, as well as advanced safety features, transmission and suspension system. For instance, teh safety of the car was enhanced with front and side driver and passenger airbags, combined with Maserati’s Stability Program, ABS and EBD.