Maserati will celebrate leap day by introducing the redesigned GranCabrio on February 29. Originally teased in 2022, the convertible will follow in the footsteps of the latest GranTurismo and sport an evolutionary design with soft curves and flowing surfaces. We can also expect the drop top to ride on staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels.
The interior will take a dramatic leap
forward thanks to higher quality materials and modern technology. Speaking of
the latter, we can expect a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch
infotainment system, and an 8.8-inch lower display. They should be joined by a
head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, and a digital clock with three
skins as well as compass, accelerator, stopwatch, and G-force displays.
Maserati recently confirmed the
ICE-powered variant will be the first out of the gate and it should have a
twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a
standard all-wheel drive system. The entry-level Modena trim should be rated at
483 hp and 600 Nm of torque. In the coupe, it
allows for a 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 302 km/h. Buyers looking for extra oomph can expect a Trofeo variant with
542 hp and 650 Nm of torque. It cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 3.5 seconds for the coupe, while also increasing the top
speed to 320 km/h.
Later this year, the lineup will be
expanded to include the GranCabrio Folgore. It should have a tri-motor
powertrain with 751 hp and 1,350 Nm of torque.
This enables the coupe to rocket from 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds,
before hitting a top speed of 325 km/h. The coupe also has a 92.5 kWh
battery pack, which provides a WLTP range of 450 km. When the
battery is low, a 270 kW DC fast charger can deliver 100 km of range
in as little as five minutes.
We’ll learn more about the GranCabrio next
week, but the model won’t be cheap as the coupe begins at US$ 158,000.
