After 15 years of racing experience in various leagues with Spania GTA Competición, team director Domingo Ochoa wanted to pursue his goal of bringing a Spanish sports car into production. On April 29th, 2009, After five years in development, the GTA Spano was first presented to a select group at L'Hemisfèric in the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia. This pre-production model used an 8.3 L twin-turbocharged Viper V10 engine, rated at and of torque on regular pump gas and up to on E85 biofuel. The GTA Spano was first displayed to the public at the 2010 Top Marques Monaco exhibition. It was displayed with the same specifications as the previous year's prototype. The Spano GTA made its first Geneva Motor Show appearance the following year, in March 2011. This version of the car also used the 8.3 L V10, with three transmission options: a 7-speed automatic, a 7-speed paddle shift automatic, and a 7-speed manual.
The production version of the GTA Spano was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, four years after the initial presentation of the prototype in Valencia. This version of the car used a revised, supercharged version of the V10 engine now displacing 8.4 L and rated at and torque. Only two of the original three transmission options were available for the production version of the GTA Spano; the 7-speed paddle shift semi-automatic and the 7-speed manual. According to the manufacturer, performance figures for the first generationGTA Spano were estimated to be; 0-97 km/h acceleration time of 2.9 seconds, and a top speed of.
Second generation (2015–present)
At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, Spania GTA introduced an overhauled version of the GTA Spano. Several internal and external changes were made to differentiate this from the first generation model, including completely revised styling. Like the pre-production model, the second generation's Viper V10 is twin-turbocharged, however it is now rated at and of torque. The only transmission now offered is a new 7-speed paddle shift semi-automatic, produced by CIMA. In the development of the second generation of the GTA Spano, Spania GTA partnered with Spanish nanotechnology firm Graphenano to incorporate graphene materials into the car's chassis. The manufacturer claims that the use of graphene in the bodywork increases the car's structural rigidity and decreases weight. The second generation car also features more extensive use of carbon fiber body panels. The new GTA Spano is estimated by the manufacturer to accelerate from 0-97 km/h in 2.9 seconds, and achieve a top speed of.
Specifications
Chassis
The GTA Spano utilises a monocoque chassis design, manufactured from carbon fibre and reinforced with titanium and Kevlar composites. The second generation model also introduces graphene elements into this design, for the purpose of added chassis stiffness and rigidity.
Suspension
Both first and second generation models of the GTA Spano come equipped with double wishbone suspension at the front and rear axles. The suspension system features adaptive shock absorbers and a front axle lifting mechanism.
Wheels
The first generation of the GTA Spano came equipped with forged alloy wheels with diameters of 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear. The wheels are shod with Pirelli P Zero tyres with codes of 255/35 ZR 19 for the front and 335/30 ZR 20 for the rear. For the second generation model, Spania GTA switched to Michelin tyres and increased the sizes all around. The new car comes with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres with codes of 265/30 ZR 19 for the front and 345/30 ZR 20 for the rear. The brakes for all models are diameter, 6 caliper carbon ceramic ventilated discs.
Exterior features
The GTA Spano features a specially designed panoramic moonroof whose opacity can be controlled from inside the cabin. The driver can also control the car's active rear wing to adjust the level of downforce produced at speed.
