Inside, the basic cockpit architecture was carried over from the 3200 GT, albeit with a couple of minor tweaks.

Re-styled instruments now had a two-tone grey and black finish along with a new typeface.

The central control panel insert came with redesigned switchgear and a new colour-screened infotainment system for the air conditioning, trip computer and audio system. This LCD unit also served the optional satellite-navigation and GSM telephone systems if specified.

New seats with integrated headrests and longer squabs were less heavily bolstered than before. The headrests themselves came embossed with a Maserati trident.

Updated door panels were another new feature along with a redesigned armrest and oddments tray.

As before, instrumentation comprised a large 200mph / 320kmh speedometer and 8000rpm rev counter. Off to the right were small dials for battery condition and fuel. To the left were the water temperature and oil temperature gauges. Scattered elsewhere were various warning lights and digital read outs.

The long list of standard equipment included full leather upholstery, electric seats, a driver’s seat with memory function, automatic climate control, electric windows, electric mirrors and a CD player.

Options

Optional extras included heated seats, a DVD-based satellite-navigation system, GSM telephone preparation, rear parking sensors, interior trim panels (steering wheel, gear knob or Cambiocorsa paddles) in briarwood or exposed carbonfibre, custom engraved sill plates, fitted luggage, a folding wind stop with storage case, Xenon headlights with retractable wash / wipe system, an enhanced six-speaker audio system with subwoofer plus paint and interior surfaces coloured to sample.