Maserati Sebring

Maserati Sebring
Maserati Sebring Series I
Overview
Manufacturer	Maserati
Also called	Maserati 3500 GTiS
Production	1962–1969 593 produced
Designer	Giovanni Michelotti of Vignale
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Body style	2+2 coupé
Layout	FR layout
Chassis	tubular
Related	Maserati 3500
Powertrain
Engine	3485 cc Tipo AM101, 101/10 I6, Lucas fuel injection 1965–1968: 3,694 cc Tipo AM106 1965–1968: 4,012 cc Tipo AM106/1
Transmission	ZF 5-speed optional Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,550 mm (100 in)
Length	4,470 mm (176 in)
Width	1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Height	1,300 mm (51 in)
Curb weight	1,520 kg (3,350 lb) (dry)
Chronology
Predecessor	Maserati 3500

Maserati Sebring was a two-door 2+2 coupé made by Maserati from 1962 until 1968. Based on the Maserati 3500, the Sebring was aimed at the American Gran Turismo market and named after Maserati's 1957 racing victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring. A single two-seat spyder was built by Vignale in 1963 but did not enter production.

The Series I (Tipo AM 101/S) was shown at Salon International de l'Auto 1962 and again at the Salone dell'automobile di Torino in 1963. Employing all but the Maserati 3500's coachwork, it could reach 137 mph (220 km/h) and 0–60 mph in 8.5 seconds on 185x15 Pirelli Cinturato tyres. A Borg-Warner automatic transmission was available, a first for Italian automobiles. When leaving the factory it originally fitted Pirelli Cinturato 205VR15 tyres (CN72). A total of 348 Series I Sebrings were built between 1962 and 1965. The engine was updated in 1963, gaining 15PS for a total of 235 PS (173 kW). The 3700 engine first appeared in 1964, although only a handful of Series I cars were thus equipped.

In 1965, the modified Series II (Tipo AM 101/10) was introduced. It had lightly redesigned headlamps, modernized bumpers, new turn signals in front, and new side grilles replacing the lower extraction vents used hitherto. It took minor design cues from the contemporary Quattroporte. At the rear, aside from the squared off bumpers, the taillights were now mounted horizontally rather than vertically and the bootlid opening was narrowed somewhat. The Series II rode on larger 205x15 Pirelli Cinturatos. A run of 247 units were made from 1964 until 1968. Along with the 3500 engine, the 3700 (lengthened stroke which enlarged it to 3,694 cc (245 cubic inches)) and the even larger 4000 were added.