The Maserati Barchetta was a design never intended for road use, but instead, developed for a single-make championship that was held on various racetracks across Italy and Europe during 1993. The Barchetta had a single backbone chassis made from aluminum, expanding on a new technology that had been developed for the Chubasco prototype. The centrally mounted engine was a 2.0-liter, 24-valve V6 that developed 315 hp, while its wheel geometry was Formula 1-style and the body was made from composite and carbon fiber. With a total weight of only 1,700 pounds, performance was outstanding. A road-going version was considered but never developed, due to homologation challenges.
| 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 |
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