The Maserati Barchetta is a bit an outsider in the list of Maserati road cars as it was never really intended for road use. This car was developed for a single-make championship which was held on various race tracks across Italy and Europe during 1993. The Barchetta had a single backbone chassis made from aluminium. This was a new technology that had been developed for the Chubasco-prototype. The centrally mounted engine was the 2.0L V6 in 24-valve configuration with power boosted to 315hp, while its wheel geometry was Formula 1-style and the body was made from composite and carbon fibre. With a total weight of only 775kg, performances were outstanding. A road-going version was considered but never commercialised due to homologation difficulties.
| Data sheet | Barchetta |
|---|---|
| Model code | Tipo THB CMM |
| Body type | Composite and carbon-fibre two-seater barchetta-style sports car |
| Design | Carlo Gaino (Synthesis Design) |
| Production years | 1992 - 1993 |
| Maserati era | De Tomaso |
| Numbers produced | 17 |
| Chassis | Aluminium and composite honeycomb backbone chassis |
| Dry / kerb weight | 775kg |
| Engine configuration | 90° V6, 24 valves, double overhead camshaft, twin-turbo |
| Displacement | 1,996cc |
| Maximum power | 315hp @ 7,250rpm |
| Top speed | Over 300km/h |
