{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Spania GTA Spano | image = 2015GTASpano.jpg | manufacturer = Spania GTA | production = 2012–present | assembly = Riba-roja de Túria, Valencia, Spain | designer = {{ubl |Domingo Ochoa |Sento Pallardó }} | class = Sports car (S) | body_style = 2-door coupé | doors = Swan doors (first generation)<br>Butterfly doors (second generation) | layout = Rear-mid engine, rear-wheel-drive | engine = {{ubl |8.3 L supercharged Viper V10 |8.4 L twin-turbocharged Viper V10 |8.0 L twin-turbocharged Viper V10 }} | powerout = {{convert|780|-|925|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} | transmission = {{unbulleted list |7-speed manual |7-speed automated manual }} | length = {{convert|4600|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} (Gen. I)<br/>{{convert|4680|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} (Gen. II) | width = {{convert|1980|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1180|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} | weight = {{unbulleted list |{{convert|1350|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (first generation) |{{convert|1400|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (second generation) }} | sp = us | wheelbase = {{convert|2800|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} | caption = Spania GTA Spano (second generation) }}
The '''Spania GTA Spano''' is a limited-production sports car produced by Spanish automobile manufacturer Spania GTA, a sister company to GTA Motor Competición. Only 99 units of the GTA Spano are expected to be built.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/gta-spano-at-top-marques-monaco/|title=GTA Spano at Top Marques Monaco|last=Simona|date=2010-04-15|website=TopSpeed}}</ref>
== Development == 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.<ref name=":1">{{Citation|last=cocheymotopuntoes|title=GTA SPANO presentación mundial|date=2009-04-30|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGfjRwX6fXM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/QGfjRwX6fXM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-07-03}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 29 April 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2009/04/29/valencia/1241007548.html|title=El primer superdeportivo español valdrá 785.000 euros|last=Saiz|first=Jaime|date=2009-04-30|website=elmundo.es}}</ref> This pre-production model used an 8.3 L supercharged Viper V10 engine, rated at {{convert|780|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|920|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque on regular pump gas and up to {{convert|820|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} on E85 biofuel.<ref name=":1" />
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.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/gta-spano-top-marques-monaco-2010/21487/|title=GTA Spano amazes the crowd at Top Marques Monaco 2010|last=Mladenov|first=Zahari|date=2010-04-19|website=Automobiles Review}}</ref> 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 automated manual, a 7-speed automated manual, with paddle-shifters, and a 7-speed manual.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/gta-motor/2011-gta-spano/|title=2011 GTA Spano|last=Simona|date=2011-04-14|website=TopSpeed}}</ref>
== First generation (2013–2015) == thumb|GTA Spano (first generation)
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/gta-motor/2013-spania-gta-spano/|title=2013 Spania GTA Spano|last=Kirby|date=2013-02-25|website=TopSpeed}}</ref> This version of the car used a revised, twin-turbocharged version of the V10 engine now displacing 8.4 L and rated at {{convert|900|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|1000|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} torque.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/39973/2013-gta-spano-arrives-at-goodwood-fos/|title=2013 GTA Spano arrives at Goodwood FoS|last=Padeanu|first=Adrian|date=2013-07-15|website=motor1.com}}</ref> Only two of the original three transmission options were available for the production version of the GTA Spano; the 7-speed automated manual and the 7-speed manual. According to the manufacturer, performance figures for the first generation GTA Spano were estimated to be 0–97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time of 2.9 seconds, and a top speed of {{convert|350|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/06/spania-gta-spano-geneva-2013/|title=Spania GTA Spano packs 900 hp, acres of carbon fiber|last=Bowman|first=Zach|date=2013-03-06|website=Autoblog}}</ref>
== Second generation (2015–present) == At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, Spania GTA introduced an overhauled version of the GTA Spano.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/53598/2015-gta-spano-unleashed-in-geneva-video/|title=2015 GTA Spano Unleashed in Geneva|last=Padeanu|first=Adrian|date=2015-03-03|website=motor1.com}}</ref> 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 {{convert|925|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|1220|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The only transmission now offered is a new 7-speed paddle-shift automated manual, produced by CIMA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2015/03/04/spania-gta-spano-geneva-2015/|title=Spania shows off GTA Spano, 'the main focal point' at Geneva|last=Korzeniewski|first=Jeremy|date=2014-03-04|website=Autoblog}}</ref>
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.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/gta-motor/2015-gta-spano/|title=2015 GTA Spano|last=Lopez|first=Jonathan|date=2015-03-04|website=TopSpeed}}</ref> The second generation car also features more extensive use of carbon fiber body panels.<ref name=":2" /> The new GTA Spano is estimated by the manufacturer to accelerate from 0–97 km/h (60 mph) in 2.9 seconds, and achieve a top speed of {{convert|370|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=":3" />
==Specifications== thumb|Interior
=== 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.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.spaniagta.com/en/gta-spano-technical-data|title=GTA Spano Technical Data|website=Spania GTA}}</ref>
=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spaniagta.com/en/gta-spano-innovation-and-technology|title=GTA Spano Innovation and Technology|website=Spania GTA}}</ref>
=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/forget-italian-try-spanish-gta-motors-reveals-660k-780hp-spano-supercar-4376/|title=FORGET ITALIAN, TRY SPANISH: GTA MOTORS REVEALS $660K, 780-HP SPANO SUPERCAR|last=Martinez|first=Nate|date=2009-05-01|website=MotorTrend}}</ref> The wheels are fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres with codes of 255/35 ZR 19 for the front and 335/30 ZR 20 for the rear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spaniagta.com/en/gta-spano-technical-data|title=GTA Spano Technical Data|website=Spania GTA|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405030412/http://www.spaniagta.com/en/gta-spano-technical-data|archive-date=2013-04-05}}</ref>
thumb|Rear view (first generation)
For the second generation model, Spania GTA switched to Michelin tyres coming from Pierre COHARD advices from Michelin OE2C 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.<ref name=":4" /> The brakes for all models are {{convert|380|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} diameter, 6 caliper carbon ceramic ventilated discs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097107_mclaren-test-driver-chris-goodwin-explains-the-p1-gtrs-magic-video|title=Spain's GTA reveals new version of Spano V-10 supercar at 2015 Geneva auto show|last=Vijayenthiran|first=Viknesh|date=2015-03-05|website=Motor Authority}}</ref>
=== 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.<ref name=":3" />
=== Powertrains and performance === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Model !Engine !Power !Torque !Curb weight !'''(0–97 km/h)''' !Top speed |- |Pre-production |8.3 L supercharged V10 |{{convert|780|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|920|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|1350|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2.9 seconds |{{convert|350|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} |- |Generation I |8.4 L twin-turbocharged V10 |{{convert|900|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|1000|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|1350|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2.9 seconds |{{convert|350|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} |- |Generation II |8.0 L twin-turbocharged V10 |{{convert|925|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|1220|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|1400|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2.9 seconds |{{convert|370|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} |}
== In media == The GTA Spano was featured in the 2014 film ''Need for Speed''.
The GTA Spano was featured in the television series ''Ballers'' season 2, episode 7.
The GTA Spano has been featured in a number of video games, including ''Need for Speed Rivals'', ''Forza Horizon 3'', ''Forza Motorsport 7'', ''Forza Horizon 4'', ''Forza Horizon 5'', ''Forza Motorsport'', ''Driveclub'', ''Asphalt 8: Airborne, Asphalt Legends'', ''CSR Racing'', ''CSR Racing 2'' and ''Gear Club Unlimited 2''.
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == {{Commons category}}
*{{Official website|http://www.spaniagta.com/en/gta-spano-history}}
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