- "A beautiful streamlined 2-seat sports car that won the Gran Turismo Trophy."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder '54 is a race car produced by Maserati. It first appears in Gran Turismo 7 as part of update 1.19.
The car that appears in the game is CN.2078, car number #500, the winner of the 2014 edition of the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance Gran Turismo Award, and originally driven by Luigi Musso, who won three races (and scored five class wins) during various races that year.
In-game description[]
- "This Maserati A6GCS Spider was bodied by the small Italian Carrozzeria, of Medardo Fantuzzi. A modest[1] production of the beautiful Fantuzzi spiders were built on the A6GCS chassis. Like most of the competition bodies from the Bolognese coachbuilder, the Maserati had a functional beauty.[2] That same beauty was true of the stunning Maserati 250F and sharknose Ferrari 156 Formula 1 cars, and dozens of other Maserati and Ferrari sports racing cars. The A6GCS had a twin cam straight-six mounted up front, designed by famed Italian engineer Gioacchino Colombo. Fitted with three twin throat Weber carburetors,[1] the 1,985 cc engine had a maximum output of 167.7 BHP. This car, chassis 2078 has a fantastic history. Built as a works racing car, it was assigned to the great Luigi Musso for the 1954 season. Musso contested ten races in 1954, and came away with three overall wins and five class victories, becoming the Italian 2,000 cc champion. A6GCS 2078 was sold to Argentina, where it was raced with mixed results in 1955. It returned to Italy in 1986. This car won the Gran Turismo Trophy at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Legend Car Dealership
Every August in the U.S., the most beautiful cars in history gather for the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The 2014 winner of the Gran Turismo Trophy, one of several prestigious awards at the event, was this Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder, Chassis No. 2078.
The A6GCS was the designation for a series of racecars, powered by a 6-cylinder engine, developed by Maserati from 1947 to 1956. The GCS, intended for sports car championship competition, began resembling A beautiful streamlined 2-seat sports car that won the Grant Turismo a 2-seat version of the classic cigar-shaped Grand Prix Trophy cars. However, after regulations changed in 1953, a number of coachbuilders began to fashion their own designs for the tubular frame.
Chassis No. 2078 is one such car that was adorned with a gorgeous spyder body created by Carrozzeria Fantuzzi. The 167.7 HP engine was constructed by Gioachino Colombo. This car raced for the Maserati works team in the 1954 season, achieving five class wins and three overall victories.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Hideo Kodama[]
The way this car adds an Italian improvisational quality to its highly refined form is nothing short of impressive. One thing that the Maserati brothers bequeathed to their former home when they left it to form O.S.C.A... Was the straight-six SOHC engine. This engine was originally fitted to a grand tourer, which paved the way for the A6GCS. As if it were a light fabric, the body which covers the four wheels and drivetrain... Kept the car's weight to an absolute minimum. It is a masterpiece of Fantuzzi design. Also, you'll recognize the design language that connects it to the famed Type 61 Birdcage. It's a thrilling study, indeed!
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 7 (  v1.19+) |
Legend Cars | 3,000,000[3] | --- |
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