Bodywork Assembly – Power Sunroof
SKU:
673004091
$20,592.00
- Type: A complete, integrated assembly for the vehicle’s power-operated sunroof system. As a “bodywork assembly,” it typically includes the primary structural frame, glass panel, electric motor, guide rails, and associated mechanisms required for its operation.
- Function: The primary functions of this power sunroof assembly include:
- Ventilation & Light: Allows for controlled opening (sliding or tilting) of the roof panel to introduce fresh air and natural light into the cabin, enhancing the driving experience.
- Aesthetics: Integrates seamlessly into the vehicle’s roofline, contributing to the exterior design while providing a luxurious interior feature.
- Convenience: Provides effortless, one-touch electric operation for opening and closing, often with an integrated sunshade for light and heat control.
- Sealing: Designed with complex sealing systems to prevent water, wind, and noise intrusion when closed.
- Components: The “assembly” (ASS.) typically comprises:
- The glass panel itself.
- The electric motor and drive mechanism.
- The guide rails/tracks that facilitate movement.
- The frame or cassette that houses all components and mounts to the vehicle’s roof structure.
- Associated cables, drains, and seals.
- It usually does NOT include the headliner trim surrounding the sunroof opening or the overhead control panel/switches, as these are typically sold separately.
- Location: Integrated into the roof structure of the vehicle, above the passenger compartment.
- Material: Features a combination of tempered safety glass for the panel, durable aluminum or steel for the frame and mechanisms, and high-quality plastics for guides and internal components. Seals are made from weather-resistant rubber.
- Design: Precisely engineered to fit the Maserati Ghibli’s roof contours, ensuring a flush fit when closed, smooth and quiet operation, and robust performance under varying environmental conditions. The “Euro 6 / EU CN JP ME KO” designation indicates its compliance with relevant market-specific regulations and functionalities.
Bracket for Longitudinal Member
SKU:
66247000
$149.00
- Type: A structural metal bracket designed to reinforce, connect, or provide a mounting point on or for one of the vehicle’s main longitudinal frame members (chassis rails).
- Function: This bracket plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity and rigidity of the Maserati 4200’s chassis. Its specific function would depend on its exact placement, but generally, it could:
- Reinforce a Junction: Strengthen a point where other structural components (e.g., crossmembers, suspension mounting points, subframes) attach to the main longitudinal rail.
- Provide a Mounting Point: Serve as a secure attachment point for various mechanical components (e.g., exhaust hangers, fluid lines, undertrays) or sub-assemblies to the longitudinal member.
- Distribute Loads: Help to distribute forces and stresses across the frame, improving the vehicle’s crashworthiness and torsional rigidity.
- Components: Typically a single, heavy-gauge stamped and/or welded steel component, shaped precisely to fit the contours of the longitudinal member and any attached components. It may include holes for bolts or be designed for welding.
- Location: Due to its general description, this bracket could be located anywhere along the front, middle, or rear longitudinal frame rails of the vehicle, depending on its specific purpose. Access would likely be from beneath the vehicle.
- Material: High-strength, often galvanized or e-coated steel, designed to withstand significant structural loads, corrosion, and environmental exposure.
- Design: Engineered to precise dimensions and strength requirements to ensure proper fitment, structural support, and long-term durability within the vehicle’s chassis.
Complete Body Shell
SKU:
980145331
$30,294.00
- Type: This part number refers to the entire bare metal unibody structure of the Maserati GranCabrio. It is the fundamental chassis of the vehicle before any exterior panels (fenders, doors, hood, trunk lid), interior components, powertrain, suspension, or electrical systems are installed. It represents the vehicle’s foundational skeleton.
- Function: The primary and most critical functions of the complete body shell are:
- Structural Foundation: Serves as the ultimate framework that all other vehicle components (engine, transmission, suspension, interior, exterior panels) are mounted to.
- Occupant Safety Cage: Designed with carefully engineered crumple zones and a rigid passenger cell to absorb and dissipate crash energy during impacts (frontal, side, rear, rollover), thereby protecting occupants.
- Torsional Rigidity: Provides the vehicle’s stiffness and resistance to twisting forces. For a convertible like the GranCabrio, this is especially critical, as the absence of a fixed roof requires significant underbody and pillar reinforcements to maintain structural integrity and dynamic performance.
- Platform for Assembly: Contains all the necessary mounting points, brackets, and channels for the subsequent installation of all vehicle systems and components.
- Components: The complete body shell includes the welded assembly of the following major structural elements (unpainted, unprimed):
- Floor pan (front, middle, rear sections, including transmission tunnel)
- Front and rear frame rails (longitudinal members)
- Rocker panels (side sills)
- A-pillars, B-pillars (if present in convertible design for structural or roll-over protection)
- Windshield frame
- Rear bulkhead (firewall between cabin and trunk)
- Suspension mounting points (strut towers, subframe attachment points)
- Roll-over protection system mounting points (for GranCabrio)
- It does NOT include: doors, hood, trunk lid, fenders, bumpers, roof components (soft top mechanism), glass, interior trim, wiring, engine, transmission, suspension components, or wheels.
- Location: The core structure of the entire vehicle.
- Material: Constructed from various grades of high-strength steel (HSS), Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS), and potentially some lightweight alloys (e.g., aluminum) in specific areas, strategically chosen for optimal strength, rigidity, crash performance, and weight optimization.
- Design: An extremely complex, multi-piece welded assembly, precisely engineered to the exact dimensions and specifications of the Maserati GranCabrio. The design specifically accounts for the unique structural demands of an open-top vehicle, incorporating extensive reinforcements (e.g., thicker gauges, additional cross-members, stronger A-pillars) to compensate for the absence of a rigid roof, ensuring the renowned Maserati handling and safety standards are met.
Complete LH and RH Front Rod Reinforcement / Front Crash Bar Reinforcement Set
SKU:
980001173
$306.00
- Type: A set of structural reinforcement components designed for the front of the vehicle, specifically to bolster the “rod” or bar elements of the frontal crash structure. The “Complete LH and RH” indicates it’s either a single unit that spans both sides, or a matched set for the left and right sides.
- Function: This reinforcement set plays a critical role in the vehicle’s passive safety system. Its primary functions include:
- Crash Energy Absorption: Designed to deform in a controlled manner during a frontal impact, absorbing and dissipating kinetic energy to protect the passenger compartment and critical components.
- Structural Integrity: Enhances the rigidity and strength of the front end, particularly around the main front subframe or chassis rails.
- Component Mounting: May provide additional mounting points for the front bumper, cooling components, or other ancillary systems.
- Alignment Retention: Helps to maintain the alignment of front-end components during minor impacts.
- Components: Typically consists of robust stamped and/or welded steel sections, shaped to fit precisely within the front bumper or behind it, connecting to the main longitudinal frame rails. It often includes mounting points for attachment.
- Location: Situated at the very front of the vehicle, directly behind the bumper cover, and connecting to the main longitudinal frame rails or the front subframe on both the left and right sides.
- Material: High-strength, often galvanized or e-coated steel, selected for its specific deformation characteristics upon impact and resistance to corrosion.
- Design: Engineered with precise dimensions and crush zones to meet rigorous crash safety standards, ensuring optimal energy absorption and force distribution during a collision.
Complete Underwindscreen Frame
SKU:
66736500
$236.00
- Type: A significant structural component located beneath the vehicle’s windshield, forming part of the front body structure and supporting the base of the windshield, cowl panel, and associated components.
- Function: This frame serves multiple critical purposes:
- Structural Integrity: Provides essential rigidity and support to the front of the vehicle’s unibody structure, contributing to overall chassis stiffness and torsional rigidity.
- Windshield Support: Forms the lower mounting and sealing surface for the windshield glass.
- Cowl Area Support: Supports the cowl panel (the exterior trim piece between the hood and the windshield), which often houses windshield wipers, and fresh air intakes for the HVAC system.
- Component Mounting: Provides mounting points for various under-cowl components, such as wiring harnesses, HVAC air intake ducts, wiper motor assemblies, and potentially some electronic modules or relays.
- Crash Safety: Contributes to occupant safety by absorbing and distributing impact forces in the event of a frontal collision.
- Components: Typically a complex stamped metal assembly (often steel), formed and welded into a specific shape to integrate with the vehicle’s A-pillars, firewall, and front scuttle area. It may include integrated channels for water drainage and mounting brackets.
- Location: Situated at the base of the windshield, spanning the width of the vehicle, hidden beneath the cowl panel and the lower edge of the windshield glass.
- Material: High-strength, corrosion-resistant steel, precisely shaped and welded for structural integrity.
- Design: Engineered to precise dimensions to ensure correct windshield fitment, water drainage, and structural performance, integrating seamlessly with the adjacent body panels.
Front Cross Member Assembly
SKU:
673008133
$457.00
- Type: A major structural component of the vehicle’s chassis, typically a robust, welded metal frame or cradle. As an “assembly,” it usually includes the primary cross member structure and possibly some pre-attached brackets, bushings, or mounts.
- Function: The primary functions of this front cross member assembly are crucial for the vehicle’s dynamics, safety, and structural integrity:
- Engine/Transmission Support: Provides the main mounting points for the engine and transmission, isolating vibrations and securing the powertrain within the chassis.
- Suspension Mounting: Serves as the key attachment points for critical front suspension components (e.g., lower control arms, sway bar links, shock absorber mounts in some designs), ensuring precise wheel alignment and handling.
- Steering Rack Mounting: Provides the secure mounting location for the steering rack, crucial for accurate steering response.
- Structural Rigidity: Enhances the rigidity of the front end of the vehicle, contributing to improved handling, reduced body flex, and occupant safety during frontal impacts.
- Crashworthiness: Designed to absorb and distribute crash energy in the event of a frontal collision, protecting the passenger compartment.
- Components: Typically a welded steel or aluminum structure. The “assembly” (ASS.) often signifies that it comes with pre-installed bushings, rubber mounts (e.g., for engine or subframe-to-chassis attachment), and potentially some minor brackets. It generally does not include the engine, transmission, steering rack, or suspension arms themselves, as these are separate components bolted to the cross member.
- Location: Situated at the front underside of the vehicle, spanning across the width of the chassis, beneath the engine compartment.
- Material: High-strength steel alloys for robust designs or lightweight aluminum alloys for reduced vehicle weight and enhanced performance, chosen for their superior strength-to-weight ratio and ability to absorb impact energy.
- Design: Precisely engineered and manufactured with specific mounting points and geometry to ensure exact alignment of the powertrain, suspension, and steering components, critical for the Maserati Ghibli’s renowned driving dynamics and ride quality.
Front Left-Hand (LH) Wing Panel
SKU:
980145038
$2,686.00
- Type: This part number refers to the complete exterior body panel that covers the top of the front left-hand wheel (driver’s side in Left-Hand Drive vehicles). It is commonly known as a fender or wing. The “Panel” or “Assembly” designation typically implies it’s a primary panel, potentially including mounting brackets, but usually not auxiliary components like side marker lights, vents, or inner fender liners, which are generally sold separately.
- Function: The primary functions of the front left-hand wing panel are essential for vehicle aesthetics, protection, and aerodynamics:
- Protection: Shields the engine bay, suspension components, and the side of the vehicle from debris (rocks, mud, water) flung up by the rotating front wheel.
- Aesthetics: Forms a significant part of the vehicle’s exterior styling, contributing to its sleek lines and overall visual appeal, crucial for a Maserati. It creates the iconic silhouette that connects the front bumper to the door.
- Aerodynamics: Designed to manage airflow around the front wheels and along the side of the vehicle, contributing to aerodynamic efficiency and stability.
- Component Mounting: Provides mounting points for various exterior elements such as side marker lights, fender vents (if applicable to the model/trim), and the inner wheel well liner.
- Components: Typically consists of the main molded metal or composite panel. It will have mounting tabs or holes for attachment to the vehicle’s chassis, A-pillar, and front bumper structure.
- Location: The exterior body panel located over the front left wheel, extending from the front bumper to the front door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
- Material: For these Maserati models, it is often constructed from lightweight and strong materials such as steel, aluminum, or composite materials (e.g., fiberglass or carbon fiber reinforced plastics), chosen for their balance of rigidity, dent resistance, and weight optimization, aligning with Maserati’s performance and luxury standards.
- Design: Precisely sculpted to integrate seamlessly with the vehicle’s overall body lines, matching the adjacent hood, door, and bumper components. Its contours are specific to the GranCabrio and GranTurismo, reflecting their distinctive and elegant styling.
Front RH Mudgaurd Assembly
SKU:
66605500
$1,851.00
- Type: A major outer body panel that forms the right-hand front wheel arch and extends along the side of the vehicle, from the front bumper area to the front door opening. It’s often referred to as a fender or wing in different regions.
- Function: The primary functions of the front RH mudguard assembly include:
- Protection: Shields the engine bay, internal components, and the side of the vehicle from road debris, water, mud, and stones flung by the front wheel.
- Aerodynamics: Helps to manage airflow around the front wheel, potentially contributing to improved aerodynamic efficiency and reduced drag.
- Aesthetics: Forms a significant part of the vehicle’s front and side styling, contributing to its overall visual appeal and design continuity.
- Mounting Point: Provides mounting points for various components, such as the side marker light, fender liner, and potentially portions of the front bumper and side skirt.
- Components: This “assembly” generally refers to the main stamped metal or composite outer panel itself. It may include some minor pre-attached brackets or reinforcement points, but typically does not come with inner fender liners, side marker lights, or trim pieces, as those are usually separate components. It is delivered unpainted, requiring prep work and painting to match the vehicle’s color.
- Location: The outermost body panel covering the front right wheel, extending from the front of the vehicle to the right-hand front door.
- Material: Constructed from durable materials, typically steel for traditional stamped fenders or potentially composite materials (like fiberglass or SMC) for lighter weight or specific styling, designed to withstand environmental conditions and provide structural integrity.
- Design: Precisely engineered and sculpted to seamlessly integrate with the Maserati 4200’s specific body lines, headlight, hood, door, and front bumper, ensuring an exact fit and finish.
Front RH Mudguard Assembly
SKU:
980145037
$2,687.00
- Type: This part number refers to the complete exterior body panel that covers the top of the front right-hand wheel (passenger side in Left-Hand Drive vehicles). It is commonly known as a fender or wing. The “Assembly” designation implies it’s a primary panel, potentially including mounting brackets, but usually not auxiliary components like side markers, vents, or inner fender liners, which are typically sold separately.
- Function: The primary functions of the front right-hand mudguard assembly are essential for vehicle aesthetics, protection, and aerodynamics:
- Protection: Shields the engine bay, suspension components, and the side of the vehicle from debris (rocks, mud, water) flung up by the rotating front wheel.
- Aesthetics: Forms a significant part of the vehicle’s exterior styling, contributing to its sleek lines and overall visual appeal, crucial for a Maserati.
- Aerodynamics: Designed to manage airflow around the front wheels and along the side of the vehicle, contributing to aerodynamic efficiency and stability.
- Component Mounting: Provides mounting points for various exterior elements such as side marker lights, fender vents, and the inner wheel well liner.
- Components: Typically consists of the main molded metal or composite panel. It will have mounting tabs or holes for attachment to the vehicle’s chassis, A-pillar, and front bumper.
- Location: The exterior body panel located over the front right wheel, extending from the front bumper to the front door on the passenger side of the vehicle.
- Material: For these Maserati models, it is often constructed from lightweight and strong materials such as steel, aluminum, or composite materials (e.g., fiberglass or carbon fiber reinforced plastics), chosen for their balance of rigidity, dent resistance, and weight.
- Design: Precisely sculpted to integrate seamlessly with the vehicle’s overall body lines, matching the adjacent hood, door, and bumper components. Its contours are specific to the GranCabrio and GranTurismo, reflecting their distinctive styling.
Rivet
SKU:
675000399
$3.00
- Type: A specialized, permanent fastener. For this part number in modern Maserati vehicles, it typically refers to a blind rivet (also commonly known as a “pop rivet”). This type of rivet is designed to be installed from one side of a workpiece.
- Function: The primary function of this rivet is to securely join two or more components together, forming a strong and permanent mechanical bond. In luxury automotive applications like Maserati, these rivets are used for:
- Attaching trim panels: Securing various interior and exterior trim pieces, molding, and badges.
- Mounting minor components: Fastening smaller brackets, covers, and non-structural parts within the body, chassis, or engine bay.
- Securing liners and shields: Holding wheel arch liners, underbody shields, splash guards, and other protective components in place.
- Components: Consists of a cylindrical body (rivet sleeve) with a head at one end, and a mandrel (pin) that extends through the center. During installation, the mandrel is pulled, deforming the blind end of the rivet and creating a secure joint.
- Location: Used throughout the vehicle in various locations where a permanent, single-sided fastening solution is required. Common areas include body panels (especially for trim attachment), wheel arches, underbody, and interior cabin.
- Material: Typically made from aluminum alloy for corrosion resistance and light weight, or steel for higher strength applications. The specific material will be selected based on the strength and environmental requirements of its intended application.
- Design: Engineered with specific dimensions (diameter and grip range) and head type (e.g., dome, countersunk, large flange) to ensure a precise fit and secure fastening for the components it joins in the Ghibli and Quattroporte models.
Shock Absorber Kit
SKU:
82503200
$254.00
- Type: This part number refers to a kit containing one or more shock absorbers (dampers), which are crucial components of the vehicle’s suspension system. For the Maserati GranCabrio, this kit is likely designed for either the front or rear axle, or potentially a specific corner (left or right). Given the nature of a “kit,” it might include necessary mounting hardware, bushings, or boots, in addition to the primary shock absorber unit.
- Function: The primary functions of this shock absorber kit are vital for the vehicle’s ride comfort, handling, and safety:
- Dampening Oscillations: Controls the compression and rebound cycles of the suspension springs, preventing excessive bouncing and maintaining tire contact with the road. This is their core function.
- Ride Comfort: Absorbs road imperfections, bumps, and vibrations, providing a smooth and comfortable ride for occupants, a hallmark of Maserati vehicles.
- Handling & Stability: Maintains vehicle stability during cornering, braking, and acceleration, reducing body roll and dive/squat. This is crucial for the GranCabrio’s sporty dynamics.
- Tire Contact: Ensures optimal and consistent tire contact with the road surface, which is critical for braking effectiveness, steering response, and overall vehicle control.
- Safety: A properly functioning shock absorber system is essential for maintaining vehicle control, especially during emergency maneuvers or on uneven terrain.
- Components: The kit will include the primary hydraulic or gas-pressurized shock absorber unit. Depending on the kit’s specific contents, it may also include:
- Upper and/or lower mounting bushings
- Dust boot/cover
- Bump stop
- Associated nuts, bolts, or washers
- (It does NOT typically include the suspension spring itself, or other major suspension arms/links, unless explicitly stated as a full coilover assembly, which is less common for “absorber kit”).
- Location: Integrated into the front and/or rear suspension assemblies, typically positioned vertically between the vehicle’s chassis and the wheel hub assembly.
- Material: Constructed from high-grade steel for the cylinder body and piston rod, with precision-machined internal components and high-performance hydraulic fluid or gas. Seals are made from durable, temperature-resistant elastomers.
- Design: Precisely engineered and tuned by Maserati to match the specific weight, dynamics, and performance characteristics of the GranCabrio. This includes specific valving and damping rates to achieve the desired balance of comfort and sporty handling, crucial for an open-top grand tourer.
SoundProofing Kit
SKU:
1001961
$947.00
- Type: A collection of specialized materials designed to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) within the vehicle’s cabin. This kit is composed of various acoustic damping and insulation components.
- Function: The primary purpose of a soundproofing kit is to:
- Reduce Road Noise: Minimize noise generated by tire-to-road contact, road imperfections, and general ambient road noise.
- Dampen Vibrations: Absorb structural vibrations from the chassis, engine, and drivetrain, preventing them from resonating within the cabin.
- Insulate Against Engine/Exhaust Noise: Limit the intrusion of engine and exhaust sound into the passenger compartment, while still allowing the desired Maserati engine note to be appreciated.
- Thermal Insulation: Provide a degree of thermal insulation, helping to maintain stable cabin temperatures.
- Improve Audio Quality: By reducing external noise and internal resonance, the kit can enhance the clarity and impact of the in-car audio system.
- Components: Typically comprises various types of materials, precisely cut and shaped for specific areas of the vehicle. This may include:
- Heavy Bituminous Mats: Dense, self-adhesive sheets for vibrational damping on large metal panels (floor, doors, trunk).
- Foam/Felt Layers: Sound-absorbing foam or fibrous felt materials for acoustic insulation against airborne noise.
- Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV): Heavy, flexible barriers for blocking sound transmission.
- Specific Molded Pieces: Shaped components for precise fitment in complex areas like the firewall, transmission tunnel, or wheel wells.
- Location: Designed for strategic placement throughout the vehicle’s body structure, including under carpets (floor pan), inside door panels, beneath the rear seats, within the trunk, and possibly in the firewall area.
- Material: A combination of automotive-grade, fire-retardant, and durable acoustic materials engineered for long-term performance in a vehicle environment.
- Design: Each piece in the kit is custom-cut and contoured to fit the specific body panels and cavities of the Maserati 4200, ensuring maximum coverage and effectiveness.