Created for clients who prefer an even more dynamic and athletic image, the car’s sporty character is hinted at by the new detailing and the Rosso Trionfale bodywork tint.
The 4.7 litre V8 engine develops 331 kW and 510 Nm of torque but does not penalise emissions or consumption. The power unit is teamed with an automatic transmission kitted out with MC Auto Shift software managed via Trofeo Design paddles mounted on the steering column. The gear shift paddles are now slightly longer to render changes easier and more fluid in any conditions. The brakes feature four slotted and perforated discs that reduce stopping distances in the wet and which improve overall braking consistency; the callipers can be spied through the new 20” Astro Design wheel rims.
The GranCabrio Sport boasts a number of sporty touches, including the front grille with its red-pronged Trident (a badge that only the most powerful Maseratis wear), the elegant oval tailpipes and new body-coloured side spoilers. Added to this is the Skyhook suspension system, the Maserati Stability Program (MSP) and MC Sport Line personalisation package with its many carbon fibre finishes.
The car’s sportier feel complements the cabin with its abundance of prestigious materials and supple Poltrona Frau® leather. Two new leathers tints, Bianco Pregiato and Grigio Chrono, extend the choice of interior look.
Timed to coincide with the launch of the new GranCabrio Sport, Maserati also unveils a mobile portal dedicated to the new model. This can be reached by using the QR code found in the product brochure. At mobi.maserati.com, it will be possible to access all the information about the new model, its technical spec, a photo gallery, freebies for mobile phones and a mini-configurator that allows users to view the car’s different bodywork colours and wheel rim options. The portal also includes a ‘light’ contact form so that interested users can be identified for follow-up product information.
You can find more news about the new Maserati GranCabrio Sport on the dedicated www.maseratigrancabriosport.com mini-website. The site gives users the chance to view images of the car and browse the almost limitless personalisation options from the car configurator.
Maserati can be found at Stand 5233 in Paddock 5 at the 2011 Motorshow of Geneva. Also on the stand will be the GranTurismo S Automatic, the Quattroporte Sport GT S and the GranCabrio. Over in the racing area, visitors can admire the GranTurismo MC Stradale alongside the powerful GranTurismo MC Trofeo that stars in the Trofeo Maserati.
