The Maserati GranCabrio is a convertible large (4.81 meters) derived from the GranTurismo. Two versions are available: GranCabrio (439 hp) and GranCabrio Sport (449 hp). The first is on sale since late 2009, from € 151,454. The other is available from early 2012, for € 158,091 (all prices). In 2013 it launched a third version, called GranTurismo MC (images), with a very similar appearance to the Gran Turismo MC Stradale (more information).
The GranCabrio is Maserati's first model with four-seater convertible body, all independent and correct amplitude for average size adults. Exceptions, alternatives have only two seats or a small rear seats, as in a Porsche 911 Cabriolet or BMW 6 Series Convertible.
The GranCabrio is priced high, but similar to other similarly powerful convertibles. Thus, the only similar model is the most affordable, available from about € 130,000. Models like the Audi R8 Spyder, Porsche 911 Cabriolet or the Ferrari California are more expensive (comparative listing).
It seems that Maserati has favored the size of the rear luggage capacity penalizing, since it only has 173 liters of volume. It also has very little usable shapes. The trunk is smaller than a GranTurismo (260 liters) in part by the space needed to accommodate the canvas roof when folded. Moreover, the fuel tank capacity is 11 liters GranCabrio lower than -75 GranTurismo against 86 liters.
When collecting the hood it is completely hidden under a cover. In the front seats very comfortable traveling with up to about 120 km / h , at least with all the windows up .
Unlike what happens in some convertibles , the GrandCabrio not essential to travel with protegersela head cap to air currents , or at least that's the feeling I had with my 1.80 meters tall and with the seat adjusted in its intermediate position in height. The protection must be guaranteed even for people clearly higher , if you lower the curb as possible.
One of the worst things in the Maserati GranCabrio , and by extension, closed body version is that it has controls very similar or identical to those that lead some cars that cost a fifth. I have no idea if it will be a reliable car and will hold up well over time, but the truth is that the quality feel it conveys is far from that given , for example , any model of Porsche and BMW almost anyone .
Engine
The GranCabrio V8 carries a centrally placed front - that is, for the most part goes between the front axle and the passenger compartment . The gearbox is a six-speed automatic and is located next to the rear axle . Of the two Maserati V8 engines used in its model range , the GranCabrio has the largest displacement and output : 4.7 liters and 439 hp. This engine also carry the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider , but with the same power that the CV -449 GrandCabrio Sport. It is the same as the GranTurismo MC Stradale .
The only difference between the engine of the GranTurismo and the GranCabrio Sport , part of the 10 horsepower, is the maximum torque : 490 Nm gives one and a 510 Nm . The benefits are similar : 285 and 283 km / h top speed and 5.3 and 5.2 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km / h . Interestingly, the 449 hp version has an average consumption of about 1.0 l/100 km less : 14.5 vs 15.4 l/100 km.
In addition to the 10 HP, the GranCabrio Sport is unlike GranCabrio by some details of the body , which are black instead of chrome like the grill. The pilots have a darker hue . The side skirts -under and sides of the doors are larger and are painted in body color ( gallery) . It also has a suspension and a gearbox with different settings . In the latter case , the transition from one gear to another occurs more rapidly , according to Maserati.
Failing to measure your acceleration how km77.com usually do , the feeling that I have is that the engine of the GranCabrio not give a big push , at least when accelerating from low speed. The power you have is most noticeable when accelerating once it circulates launch; like other large, powerful cars , the GrandCabrio relatively easily reach a speed where most of the cars left to win .
One of the things that devotes much effort Maserati is the sound made by the engine and the exhaust system of your car. The GranCabrio doing has little to do with that of a normal car or with a car designed to go unnoticed.
The GranCabrio weighs 2055 kg, ie 100 kg more than the GranTurismo S (1955 kg). That extra weight is noticeable in the performance as the Maserati GranCabrio is slower than the model from which it derives. The six-speed automatic transmission manufactured by ZF-and has a good performance.
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