Maserati teases new Granturismo convertible

A brand new era of the Maserati Granturismo reaches dealerships subsequent yr, in each coupe and convertible physique types.

The coupe made its debut earlier in October and Maserati this week launched the primary images of the convertible, albeit carrying a camouflage wrap. Spy photographers have additionally snapped the identical camouflaged Granturismo convertible testing within the wild.

The redesigned Granturismo options comparable styling to the outgoing era, with the convertible, often known as a GranCabrio in some markets, that includes an nearly similar soft-top roof design. Nonetheless, the automobile rides on a brand new platform and can provide new powertrains, together with each gasoline and electrical choices.

The automobile might be supplied in Modena, Trofeo, and Folgore grades. The Modena is essentially the most luxurious lifestyle-oriented possibility, whereas the Trofeo is geared toward sporty varieties. The Folgore is an electrical possibility, the identify taken from the Italian phrase for “lightning.”

The Modena and Trofeo grades include Maserati’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 shared with the MC20 supercar, albeit with much less energy and minus the dry-sump lubrication system. The Maserati-designed V-6 delivers 490 hp within the Modena and 550 hp within the Trofeo. In each instances, the automobile could have an 8-speed computerized and all-wheel drive.

The Folgore comes with a three-motor powertrain (one on the entrance and two on the rear) producing a mixed 760 hp, in addition to all-wheel drive. Powering the motors is a 92.5-kwh battery that Maserati stated will ship a aggressive vary. Count on an EPA-rated determine of between 250 and 300 miles. An 800-volt structure means high-speed charging might be attainable.

Maserati targets a beginning value of round $200,000 for the brand new Granturismo. The convertible will nearly actually promote at a premium to the coupe.

Earlier than the arrival of the brand new Granturismo, Maserati will launch the Grecale. The Porsche Macan rival begins gross sales later in 2022. After the arrival of the Granturismo, Maserati will launch successors to the Quattroporte and Levante. They’re anticipated to reach by 2025. The Ghibli, a minimum of in its present kind, might be phased out after the present mannequin reaches the top of its life cycle.