Especificaciones y análisis del Maserati GranCabrio
Power
450HP
Torque
510Nm
Consumption
14.5l/100
Emissions
337g/km
0-100 km/h
5.2s
Top Speed
285km/h
Weight
2055kg
Price
158,500€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
173 L
75 L
331 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Maserati GranCabrio · 450 CV (2012-2017)
General description
The Maserati GranCabrio is the embodiment of the open-top Italian 'gran turismo'. It's not just a car, it's an opera on wheels, an invitation to feel every kilometer with an intensity that only a naturally aspirated V8 from Maranello can offer. It represents freedom, luxury, and an overflowing passion for driving.
Driving experience
Driving the GranCabrio is a visceral experience dominated by the symphony of its 4.7-liter, 450-horsepower V8 engine. Every acceleration is a glorious roar that gives you goosebumps, a pure, unfiltered sound that becomes an addiction. Despite its weight, it feels agile and connected thanks to precise hydraulic steering and a chassis that masterfully balances the comfort of a grand tourer with the firmness of a sports car. It's a car that begs to be driven, that rewards you with pure emotions on every curve and every straight.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, the work of the master Pininfarina, is simply timeless. The lines are fluid, sensual, and muscular, creating a silhouette that exudes elegance and power from every angle. The iconic grille with the trident, the long hood, and a perfectly proportioned rear end make it a rolling sculpture. Inside, it's a true four-seater wrapped in leather and noble materials, a luxury lounge where the journey is enjoyed as much as the destination.
Technology and features
The GranCabrio's technology doesn't lie in its screens, but in its mechanical heart. In a digital age, this Maserati is a bastion of analog engineering. Its greatest technological feat is the naturally aspirated V8 engine, an endangered gem. The 6-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter and the adaptive suspension work in harmony to offer a sublime driving experience. The infotainment system serves its purpose, but pales in comparison to the overwhelming technology of the engine and chassis.
Competition
In the exclusive club of luxury convertibles, the GranCabrio faced titans like the Aston Martin DB9 Volante, the Bentley Continental GTC, or the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. While the Aston Martin offered British elegance and the Porsche near-perfect German efficiency, the Maserati played the card of Italian passion. None of its rivals could match the sonic drama and Latin soul emanating from its engine and design.
Conclusion
The Maserati GranCabrio is a purely emotional purchase, an indulgence for the senses. It's an imperfect car for daily use, with high fuel consumption and limited practicality, but absolutely perfect for celebrating life. It is one of the last great GT convertibles with a naturally aspirated V8 engine, a future classic that represents the zenith of an era. To own it is to own a piece of Italian automotive history.