Maserati Unveils GranCabrio, a Convertible GranTurismo
March 4, 2024It wasn’t too long ago when we had our first glimpse of the Maserati MC20 convertible, a drop-top version of the titular supercar following the coupe version released for 2022. And now they’re continuing the trend of roof removal with the GranCabrio, a convertible variant of the most recent GranTurismo sports car.
Made 100% in Italy, the GranCabrio is a purebred Italian luxury performance machine. Available at launch in the Trofeo trim level, at its core is a twin-turbo, 3.0-liter V6 engine capable of 542 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque– a detuned version of the Nettuno power plant found in the aforementioned MC20. Maserati claims a max speed of 196 mph and a 0-60 acceleration time of 3.4 seconds.
Another number worth mentioning is roof operation, capable at speeds of up to approximately 31 mph. That means all four occupants can put the top down and let their hair blow in the wind at a moment’s notice; or, should the weather turn, save their ‘dos with a quick redeployment. The top is available in five different colors, operated through the central display. And should it get a little nippy out there, a neck warmer in the front seats comes standard. There’s also a wind stopper that can be used with two passengers, folded and deployed manually, to reduce any cabin turbulence.
Beyond that, you’ll see a lot of GranTurismo in the GranCabrio– and that’s rather appropriate considering the two models were made in parallel. If you’ve been waiting for a convertible version since the GranTurismo’s debut, now you can have it, assuming you’ve also saved up the necessary $200,000 or so to acquire one.