The Skyhook suspension system continuously controls damper adjustments using six sensors monitoring the movement of the front wheels and the vertical and lateral movement of the car. This system, which reacts 10 times faster than any other active suspension system, vastly improves ride and handling characteristics.
Standard equipment on the Maserati Spyder includes 18-inch 15-spoke alloy wheels, electronic traction control, a powerful Bosch 5.3 anti-lock braking system and a fully automatic powered hood in lightweight fabric, which folds into a separate compartment with no intrusion on boot space.
Inside, the Spyder boasts a luxurious specification which includes a full leather interior, air conditioning, remote central locking, powered seats with two memory settings on the driver's side, power lumbar seat adjustment and an electronic "info centre" with a 5.8-inch colour display for climate, audio and trip computer controls.
Safety and security are ensured by driver and passenger front and side airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners, body-coloured and leather-faced roll bars and an alarm and immobiliser.
On revealing the new Spyder at the Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow, General Manager of Maserati UK, Philip Mills, said: "It's a car which truly embodies the spirit of the new Maserati, which is undergoing a dramatic revival both here in the UK and all around the world.
"The new Spyder is a truly outstanding car in every way ? in performance, in looks, in quality and all-round driver enjoyment. It?s a car with Latin flair and one that our customers and dealers in the UK will feel extremely passionate about when it arrives in our showrooms soon."