Following up the new GranTurismo, we’re getting a first look at its spyder sibling.
After the second-generation coupe debuted back in 2022, it’s time for Maserati’s drop-top grand tourer to make its appearance. Today, we finally see the next era of wind-in-the-hair performance Maserati has in store, including the change from the Ferrari-Maserati F136 V8 engine to Maserati’s own 3.0-liter ‘Nettuno’ twin-turbocharged V6.
Before getting into the details on that, though, there are few more numbers to take in. Being a convertible, the 2024 Maserati GranCabrio is 100 kilograms (or 220 pounds) heavier than the coupe, which in part comes down to the roof components. Speaking of the top itself, Maserati says it folds down in around 14 seconds and opens in 16 seconds, at speeds up to 31 mph. A wind deflector is available as an option, if you’re riding with a passenger and don’t want your hair whipping around quite so much.
Under the hood, the 3.0-liter V6 I mentioned earlier puts out 542 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. That’s what you get with the Trofeo trim, which is the only version of the GranCabrio available at launch. That said, other variants and the electric Folgore will most likely follow this trim, which is set to launch in the coming months. All the available power makes its way to the ground through an all-wheel drive setup and an 8-speed automatic transmission (to the old car’s 6-speed unit). Against the coupe, the heavier convertible is slightly slower to 60 mph, taking 3.6 seconds instead of 3.5. However, you do get the same 20/21-inch staggered wheel setup front to rear and the Brembo brakes from the GranTurismo Trofeo.
You can configure a new GranCabrio now. Pricing is still a mystery at this point, but given the GranTurismo Trofeo’s $190,000 price tag, you should expect this new convertible to eclipse the $200,000 mark.
