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The new Maserati GranCabrio makes its debut at Frankfurt: previews and the configurator now online

The Maserati GranCabrio will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motorshow on 15 September. The car is the first four seater cabriolet to be produced by the Modenese company. The GranCabrio is Maserati through and through, from the distinctive Pininfarina styling, the roomy interior and hand-crafted detailing to the driving pleasure and performance it provides.

The Maserati GranCabrio will be available from winter onwards and will be shipped to dealerships around the world in spring 2010. In the meantime, you can admire its beauty, elegance, advanced technology and optional extras at the new Maserati GranCabrio configurator. The configurator is the best of its kind on the web thanks to the quality of its images and the freedom allowed in selecting personalisation options.
The new configurator offers the chance to preview in detail the cars interior, exterior, steering wheel and even detailing like the interior stitching and brake callipers.

The Maserati GranCabrio also has its own dedicated website at: www.maseratigrancabrio.com .

You can also share your passion and swap comments on the new model with other Maseratisti by visiting the Maserati fan page on Facebook.

Now lets turn to some of the technical aspects of this hi-tech design icon: the Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a 4.7 litre V8 teamed with a super smooth six-speed automatic transmission. In Sport mode, the V8 rewards the driver and passengers by delivering all the power of its 440 bhp as the engine sound hits all the right notes.

The bodywork on the Maserati GranCabrio has been totally re-engineered to ensure excellent structural rigidity. The spot-on weight distribution means excellent handling and superior levels of safety.

Special attention has been paid to the aerodynamics with the cars flat aluminium undertray: for the first time ever, the aerodynamic figures of the cabriolet version match the coupè.

The automatic bi-zone climate control maintains ideal conditions in the cabin by adjusting both the interior temperature and ventilation by gauging the exterior temperature, the air humidity and the intensity of the suns rays.

The close collaboration between Maserati engineers and BOSE technicians has resulted in a BOSE stereo system designed especially for the GranCabrio so the occupants can enjoy music in the open air.

The Maserati GranCabrio comes with Skyhook suspension as standard. The brakes employ high-performance dual cast technology and were developed in association with Brembo.


In line with Maseratis traditions, the GranCabrios hood is crafted in canvas. In just 28 seconds, the driver and passengers can experience the joy of plein air driving, as the hood opens and closes even with the car travelling up to 30 km/h.

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