To say the Maserati
GranCabrio is long in the tooth would be the understatement of the year. Unveiled
roughly nine years ago, the droptop version of the GranTurismo still looks
quite nice but has been well and truly left behind by newer rivals. Thankfully,
Italian tuning company Pogea Racing has managed to breathe new life into the
vehicle with a series of modifications.
Starting with the
engine, Pogea Racing has fettled with the vehicle’s engine management software
to increase the 4.7-liter V8’s headline figures from 460 hp and 520
Nm of torque to 477 hp and 533 Nm. This minor bump in grunt lifts
the vehicle’s top speed to 305 km/h.
To complement the
engine alterations, Pogea Racing has fitted the GranCabrio with a set of
aftermarket coilovers which promise to drastically alter the car’s handling.
They also lower the ride height by 40 mm, making the car look all
the more menacing. A pair of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires complete the
performance-oriented upgrades.
In terms of
styling, Pogea Racing has outfitted the Maserati will forged 21-inch wheels
that are 9-inches wide at the front and a massive 12.5-inches at the rear. If
customers so desire, the tuner is also happy to tweak the car’s interior and
appoint it with new leather upholstery and carbon fiber accents.
