UK Debut For New Maserati Trofeo Race Car
Published: 10th January 2003
All the Maserati Trofeo models are fitted with 4.2-litre engines with revised electronics to boost power output by 6% to 413 bhp. To encourage close racing, each engine is tested, and certified to produce the same power, before being sealed for the season.
The Trofeo has been put on a tough diet and stripped of the regular Coupe’s air-conditioning, sound-proofing, and all non-essential accessories. Total saving is over 460 lbs, cutting the racer’s weight to just 3,014 lbs.
This weight-loss is achieved despite the addition of FIA-standard safety kit, and an impact-resistant 100-litre fuel tank. Mechanical changes from the road car are few – the engine is mechanically entirely standard – while other changes to make the cars race-fit include an upgraded braking system, specific damper and spring settings, racing seat, safety roll-over cage, larger diameter and wider wheels (9" x 18" front, 10" x 18" rear), slick Pirelli racing tyres and aerodynamic additions to the body.
Drivers who are interested in taking part in the Maserati Trofeo race series can e-mail their details to: trofeo@maserati.co.uk.
Maserati Trofeo– Technical Specification
| Engine | |
| Capacity | 4244 cc |
| Bore / Stroke | 92 mm / 80 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.1:1 |
| Max. power output | 303 kW/413 bhp at 7,000 rpm |
| Peak torque | 460 Nm/340 lb ft at 4,500 rpm |
| Max engine speed | 7600 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4523 mm 178.1 in |
| Width | 1822 mm 71.7 in |
| Height | 1305 mm 51.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm 104.7 in |
Maserati Trofeo 2003 - Provisional Calendar
Date |
Circuit |
Meeting |
| 5-6 April | Barcelona, Spain | FIA GT |
| 26-27 April | Magny Cours, France | FIA GT |
| 24-25 May | Nurburgring, Germany | DTM |
| 21-22 June | Norisring, Germany | DTM |
| 19-20 July | Silverstone, Great Britain | Grand Prix |
| 13-14 September | Monza, Italy | Grand Prix |
| 18-19 October | Mugello, Italy | Ferrari Maserati World Finals |
