Maserati unveiled the 2011 Gran Cabrio Sport (or GranTurismo Convertible as it is called in the US) at the Geneva Motor Show and WOW is all we can say.
The new Maserati GranTurismo Convertible is characterized by a more-pronounced dynamic look. The GranTurismo’s distinctive nose with a black grille and a Trident with red accents. The headlights now have a black look with white sidemarks, while front corner splitters and the redesigned side skirts are both body coloured. The blacked-out tailpipes and wheels draw attention to the idea that this superstar is meant for more than just posing.
Inside, Maserati shows off the car’s purpose even more with carbon fiber dashboard trim and shifter paddles. And while these nice touches do a great job at making this car look fast, Maserati made sure the car moves as well as it looks.
They also debuted a hot new body color: Rosso Trionfale inspired by the red Italian national colours used on 1950s racing Maserati’s – in 1957, Juan Manuel Fangio won his fifth F1 World Title at the wheel of a red Maserati 250F.
So the 2011 GranTurismo Convertible has an upgraded six-speed paddle-shifted transmission for even quicker gear changes. The ZF-sourced gearbox gets spun by a 450-horsepower version of Maserati’s top-dog 4.7-liter V8. Maserati has also firmed up the car’s Skyhood active suspension and thrown in bigger brakes to keep everything from going awry.
Source: autoblog.com
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