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  • Page 1 G R A N C A B R I O R A N G E...
  • Page 3 EXC EL LE N CE T H RO U G H PA SS I O N vEry MasErati is a truE work of art, its pErfEction ExprEssing thE MarquE’s proud hEritagE and its currEnt prEstigE and distinction. in thEsE inspirational cars arE found brEathtaking styling, groundbrEaking innovation and suMptuous luxury, all undErpinnEd by thE ExpEriEncE and ExpErtisE of thE highly succEssful MasErati corsE racing tEaM.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..........maserati grancabrio experience more ................maserati grancabrio sport elevate the experience ..........maserati grancabrio range tWo perSonalitieS, one SoUl ........tHe entire maserati WorLD ....................

  • Page 8: Maserati Grancabrio Range

    ASERATI ABRIO ANGE THE O P E N - A IR E X P E R IE N C E...
  • Page 9 Hen passion meets inspiration, tHe outcome is aLWays subLime, anD noWHere is tHis better exempLifieD tHan in maserati’s range of convertibLes - tHe grancabrio anD grancabrio sport. to Drive tHese cars is a feast for tHe senses: tHeir Looks are simpLy stunning, tHeir sounDs are unforgettabLe, every surface is exquisite to tHe toucH, anD even tHeir aroma arouses sensations of opuLence anD Luxury.

  • Page 12: Maserati Grancabrio

    ASERATI ABRIO E X P E R I E N C E M O R E...
  • Page 13 LanDscape anD rejoicing in tHe ensuing sense of freeDom. HoWever, a maserati grancabrio is not just a sensuaL experience, it is a LifestyLe cHoice, as WeLL. it not onLy makes a poWerfuL personaL statement about tHe oWner but aLso aLLoWs everyone onboarD to sHare in tHe occasion.
  • Page 15 20” alloy wheels.
  • Page 16 96 LeDs to ensure maximum night- time visibility. With the top up, the impression is of power, fl uidity and muscularity, a look that is enhanced by new, rounded rear wings that match the aggressive look of the front.
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  • Page 19 - in a raised position for improved visibility.
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  • Page 23 T H E U LT I M AT E I N CO MF ORT the maserati grancabrio is the ultimate expression of open-top motoring, delivering to both driver and passengers an intimate relationship with the sights, sounds and smells of the sur- rounding landscape, along with a very special sense of freedom.
  • Page 24 F RO NT S EATS both front seats are fully electric, including the lumbar support adjustment. an optional comfort package includes seat position memories, a three-temperature seat heating system and an electrically adjustable steering column with an easy entry/exit function. this automatically raises and lowers the steering column when the door is opened, to help the driver get in and out more easily.
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  • Page 28 H IG H- TEC H L UX URY the highly sophisticated engineering of the grancabrio allows the driver to enjoy the driving experience to the full. and like all maseratis, it conforms to the very highest levels of safety.
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  • Page 30 AE RO DY NA MI C EFFI CIE NC Y the aerodynamics and styling of the car have been developed in tandem to minimise the airfl ow vortices that are unique to a cabriolet. the drag coeffi cient is only 0.35 with the top up, and 0.39 with top down –...
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  • Page 33 (msp), which has been specially developed by maserati to optimise driving dynamics and safety. the system comprises a set of sensors that can detect any deviations...
  • Page 34 Braking Sy S tem The Maserati GranCabrio is equipped with a high performance braking system employing dual-cast technology for the front brakes, a system developed in collaboration with Brembo. Each disc’s external braking surface is made of cast iron, whilst the hub is aluminium; the monobloc brake callipers, also in aluminium, are more resistant to deformation than traditional two-piece callipers.
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  • Page 37 So m e P o w e r At the heart of the GranCabrio lies Maserati’s glorious 4.7 litre V8, with a power delivery of 440 hp at 7000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 4750 rpm. The engine is confi gured at 90°, with timing handled by two chain-driven overhead camshafts per bank and four valves per...
  • Page 39 Pn eu m atic exh au S t B y- PaS S va lveS The Maserati GranCabrio’s exhaust is controlled by pneumatic valves which, in Normal mode, are closed to ensure a low, discreet sound level. However, pressing the Sport button not only changes the car’s performance and handling dynamics but also opens the exhaust valves, thus...
  • Page 41 S m i SS i o n w i t h h ydra u li c t orq ue co nve rt e r The Maserati GranCabrio matches a ZF 6 speed automatic gearbox to its 4.7 litre engine – a combination which will impress the most demanding drivers with its acceleration, whilst still delivering smooth and fluid gearchanges for the comfort of all onboard.
  • Page 42 The driver can at any time change from using the lever to the steering wheel paddles (by leaving the gearlever in the +/- slot). The steering wheel paddles adopted by Maserati differ from other systems used by its competitors due to their ergonomic positioning, i.e.
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  • Page 45 tr a n Sm i S S i o n an d S t e e ri n g The hydraulic transmission is located at the front of the car and is integrated with the engine. The driveshaft is articulated into two sections, transmitting the drive to the wheels through a self-locking differential.

  • Page 46: Maserati Grancabrio Sport

    ASERATI ABRIO PORT el evate t h e ex P e r ie nc e...
  • Page 47 HE NEW GRANCABRIO SPORT IS THE NATURAl EVOlUTION OF THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE GRANCABRIO. IT IS A CAR THAT ExPANDS HORIZONS AND BRINGS NEW lEVElS OF DRIVING PlEASURE TO THOSE ENTHU- SIASTS WHO RElISH THE UlTIMATE IN PERFORMANCE AND THE THRIll OF WIND-IN-THE-HAIR MOTORING.
  • Page 49 Rosso Trionfale, inspired by the colouor used on the Maserati racing cars in the 1950s. The most noticeable of its special styling features is the dynamic, distinctive design of the front. The famous Maserati radiator grille carries black vertical slats and a Trident badge with red highlights in the centre - the stylish touch that’s shared by all Maserati’s most powerful models.
  • Page 50 The front winglets have a new design and, like the door handles and rear-view mirror casings, are coloured to match the car’s body. These items are also in carbon fibre through the MC Sport line options. The body-coloured side skirts not only emphasise the car’s aggressive character, but also make an important contribution to the vehicle’s aerodynamics by channelling the air- flow to the rear wheels in the most efficient way.
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  • Page 52 c om Fo rt Fo r Fo ur The GranCabrio Sport exerts a charm that is truly hypnotic - the enticing invitation to take the wheel soon becomes truly irresistible. Excitingly aggressive yet with all the comfort and space expected of a car in its class, the GranCabrio Sport is uniquely tempting. To see it is to desire it.
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  • Page 54 Certain details then make the GranCabrio Sport’s interior even more exclusive. The new M- Design stitching in the centre of the seats resembles the Maserati radiator grille, whilst the soft Poltrona Frau® leather is available in two new colours, Bianco Pregiato and Grigio Chrono.
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  • Page 57 The clear and concise instrument panel is identical to that of the GranCabrio, except for the addition of a digital rev counter that shows the best time to change gear. The finishing touch to this exclusive environment is the brushed aluminium sill covers that sport the Maserati logo.
  • Page 58 They include both styling kits and functional accessories that have been developed in competitive racing by the highly experienced Maserati Corse motorsport team. Given the racing context, carbon fibre is used a lot in the products found in the MC Sport line. On the exterior of the GranCabrio Sport, these include the front winglets, the door mirror casings, the door handles and the tailpipes.
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  • Page 61 Stat e -o F -t he -a rt t e ch no l og y The advanced, high-tech systems found on the GranCabrio Sport place the car at the very forefront of automotive engineering. Excitement, adrenalin and pure driving pleasure can be guaranteed, along with the highest standards of safety.
  • Page 62 Sk yho ok S Po rt Su SP en Si on Maseratis are renowned for their roadholding and handling, and these are two areas in which the GranCabrio Sport excels, thanks largely to its innovative suspension system. When the driver presses the ‘Sport’ button on the dashboard, the car’s character is transformed as it switches to a more sporty set-up that has been specially developed to enhance its roadholding abilities.
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  • Page 65 ae ro d yna m i c e F F icie n cy The aerodynamics and styling of the GranCabrio Sport have been developed in tandem to minimise the drag coeffi cient: just 0.35 with the roof up, and 0.39 with roof down – excep- tional fi gures for an open top car.
  • Page 66 GranCabrio Sport lies a mighty engine with prodigious power and a deep, sonorous note to match. The most powerful of Maserati’s powerplants, this glorious 4.7 litre v8 delivers 450 hp at 7,000 rpm, and 510 Nm of torque at 4750 rpm, together with com- paratively modest fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
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  • Page 68 However, at a touch on the ‘Sport’ button above 2,500 rpm, the valves are opened and the flow of gases is directed along a path that leads straight out into the exhaust pipes, thus generating that marvellous Maserati sound. t rans mis sion The GranCabrio Sport inherits its six-speed transmission from the acclaimed Quattroporte Sport GT S.
  • Page 69 m c s ta rt s t rat e g y This function is activated in Auto Sport mode and when the MSP system is off. To use it, the driver simply holds the car on the footbrake, presses down on the accelerator pedal, and does not release the brake until the engine has reached around 2,300 - 2,500 rpm.
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  • Page 72: Maserati Grancabrio Range

    ASERATI ABRIO ANGE t wo P ers onal ities , one s oul...
  • Page 73 NE MORE ElEGANT AND GRACEful, THE OTHER MORE SPORTy AND DyNAMIC: THE GRANCABRIO AND GRANCABRIO SPORT HAvE TwO vERy DIffERENT PERSONAlITIES. HOwEvER, wHAT THEy SHARE IS THE SAME MASERATI SOul, wHICH MEANS IMMENSE POwER, uNCOMPROMISING PERfORMANCE, THE HIGHEST lEvElS Of COMfORT AND luxuRy AND, ABOvE All, RAw PASSION.
  • Page 74 Pr ogram m e (m sP ) If the car begins to oversteer or understeer, the Maserati Stability Programme (MSP) is on hand to correct the situation. It does this by reducing torque from the engine and activating the brakes, stabilising the car within milliseconds.
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  • Page 76 Par ki ng senso rs The Maserati GranCabrio is equipped with rear parking sensors integrated into the rear bumper which, together with the optional front sensors, facilitate manoeuvring in restricted spaces. Along with an audible warning, the instrument panel shows the car surrounded by colour-coded symbols indicating the distances to nearby obstacles (green, yellow and red).
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  • Page 79 The Maserati GranCabrio range uses a new generation of dual stage airbags for the driver and front passenger. The latter is protected by airbags that adapt to size and stature. A multi-action system protects the chest and head not only from frontal collisions, but from lateral impacts too, with side airbags mounted in the seat backs.
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  • Page 82 Maserati owners are well aware of how much care is taken in selecting the right materials to make their car’s interior both elegant and luxurious. Carbalho wood and Moonwood are just two examples of the extensive range of veneers. Carbalho, with its characteristic veining, is a very special wood from Brazil (Carvalho Brasileiro).
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  • Page 85 co m f o rt t h e s o ft t o P Both the GranCabrio and GranCabrio Sport feature a highly sophisticated, electrically oper- ated soft top which is available in a range of colours that allow for a vast number of roof and bodywork combinations.
  • Page 86 for the ultimate in durability and reliability, the soft top system has been subjected to numerous, extremely stringent tests in some of the most remote and challenging areas of the world - consequently the canopy is made from a triple-layer fabric. This is available in six external colours: black, blue, and Burgundy (an elegant maroon), chocolate, titanium grey and Java (classic beige).
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  • Page 89 w in d s to P when driving alone or with just one passenger and the roof down, both GranCabrios can be enjoyed even more with the windstop in place – a device that has been specially developed for the cars. The windstop, a product of wind tunnel testing, reduces the amount of air entering the compartment, thus minimising the usual amount of noise and buffeting.
  • Page 90 ® s urrou nd s ou nd s ys tem with twelve high quality speakers perfectly integrated into the GranCabrio and GranCabrio Sport, Maserati’s development team and acoustic engineers from Bose ® have created a sound system capable of satisfying even the most demanding audiophiles. The woofers (low frequency...
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  • Page 93 l u g g a g e Journeying in a GranCabrio or GranCabrio Sport can be further enhanced with a set of be- spoke luggage, available in leather and leather/fabric combinations. The basic set comprises a man’s wheeled suitcase, a woman’s wheeled suitcase, a man’s accessories case and a woman’s beauty case.
  • Page 94 bo d ywo rk bianco eldorado grigio touring grigio alfieri grigio granito rosso trionfale blu oceano bordeaux Pontevecchio nero carbonio nero blu nettuno Paint c ol ou rs...
  • Page 95 bianco fuji giallo granturismo blu mediterraneo bianco fuji blu mediterraneo grigio nuvolari argento luna grigio granito rosso mondiale s Pec ia l Pa in t mat t col o urs...
  • Page 96 int e rio r Pearl beige bianco Pregiato sabbia cuoio marrone corniola grigio chrono blu Profondità rosso corallo bordeaux nero l eat he r c ol ou rs...
  • Page 97 rosewood walnut briarwood moonwood blu laque black Piano CAMBIA carbalho Padouk dark chrome glossy black wengè Polished in ter ior w ood tr im int e ri or f i nis h e s...
  • Page 98 S oft t o p B eig e Java Cioc col ato Bu rgundy Ne ro N ero G ri gio ti tani o Grig io B e lu g a I Nt e r Nal he adl I NI NG ext erNal Coat ING...
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  • Page 100 G ra NC a B r I o – W he el S Alloy wheels Alloy wheels Alloy wheels Alloy wheels Birdcage design Birdcage design Trident design Trident design Silver Grigio Mercury Silver Grigio Mercury (8,5J x 20’’ front; 10,5J x 20’’ rear) (8,5J x 20"...
  • Page 101 G r a N C a B r I o – B r a Ke C a l l I p e r S Brake callipers GranCabrio Brake callipers GranCabrio Brake callipers GranCabrio Brake callipers GranCabrio Brake callipers GranCabrio painted Nero painted Argento painted Rosso painted Blu...
  • Page 102 GraN CaBr Io S p ort – W he elS Alloy wheels Alloy wheels Alloy wheels Alloy wheels Alloy wheels Birdcage design Birdcage design Neptune design Trident design Trident design Silver Silver Grigio Mercury Grigio Mercury Silver (8,5J x 20" front; 10,5J x 20" rear) (8,5J x 20"...
  • Page 103 G r a N C a B r I o S port – B ra K e C a l l I p e r S Brake callipers GranCabrio Sport Brake callipers GranCabrio Sport Brake callipers GranCabrio Sport Brake callipers GranCabrio Sport Brake callipers GranCabrio Sport painted Nero painted Argento...
  • Page 104 • Telescopic roll-over protection system • • Maserati Stability Program (MSP) - includes: • • - stability control (MSP) - traction control (ASR) - anti lock braking system (ABS) - electronic brake distribution (EBD) - engine torque control (MSR) •...
  • Page 105 • Electric opening assist for boot lid and doors • • • • Lightweight boot lid construction, with remote key opening Maserati designation - rear • • Rear parking sensors • • Front parking sensors Exhaust - twin dual tube tailpipes, in chrome plated stainless steel •...
  • Page 106 • GranCabrio Sport logo on the dashboard • Under door sills - Cabrio design • • Instrument dials in Maserati Blu color with white graph • • Maserati clock design in centre dashboard with chrome-plated trim • • Three-spoke sports steering wheel in leather multifunction •...
  • Page 107 • • Maserati Multi Media System with 7» in dashboard screen - includes navigation system, RDS tuner, single CD player, 30GB hard disc drive Text to speech system (to read SMS and TMC Premium traffic informations) Maserati Hi-Fi loudspeaker system - 6 speakers with 2 x 40 Watt + 4 x 25 Watt RMS integrated equalizer •...
  • Page 108 GRANCABRIO GRANCABRIO SPORT Dark Chrome interior finishing • • Glossy Black interior finishing • • Moonwood wood trim on selected interior details (dashboard, door and rear panel mouldings, gear knob finishing) Wengè wood trim on selected interior details (dashboard, door and rear panel mouldings, gear knob finishing) Rosewood briarwood trim on selected interior details (dashboard, door and rear panel mouldings, gear knob finishing) Walnut briarwood trim on selected interior details (dashboard, door and rear panel mouldings, gear knob finishing) Carbalho wood trim on selected interior details (dashboard, door and rear panel mouldings, gear knob finishing)
  • Page 109 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GRANCABRIO GRANCABRIO SPORT • Displacement 4.691 cm 4.691 cm • Bore 94 mm 94 mm • 84,5 mm Stroke 84,5 mm • Compression ratio 11,25 : 1 11,25 : 1 • Max power output 323 kW (440 HP) 331 kW (450 HP) •...

  • Page 110: The Entire Maserati World

    NTIRE ASERATI ORLD a World of CoMpetItIoN, paSSIoN aNd SerVICeS dedICated to thoSe Who loVe MaSeratI...
  • Page 113 M a S er at I G ra N t U r I S M o M C Maserati is once again the star of the international racing scene, thanks to the Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC - an eight-race championship for gentleman drivers throughout Europe that is run alongside the World Touring Car Championship.
  • Page 114 Sport EVO cars operated by the Swiss Team. The cars, derived from standard production models and sporting the 4.7 litre V8 engine, are driven by Andrea Bertolini, official Maserati test driver and current FIA GT1 world champion, and Alessandro Pier Guidi. Maserati is taking on a tough field of cars, built by no fewer than nine major manufacturers.
  • Page 116 This course, lasting one day, is intended for those wanting to improve their driving technique at the wheel of a Maserati, and is the ideal introduction to the more advanced courses. The overall aim is to enhance the participants’ personal driving skills in an enjoyable yet challenging environment.
  • Page 118 M a S te r h IG h perf or M a NC e The Maserati Master High Performance course is the next step up from the Master GT pro- gramme - an intensive one-day course that provides a unique opportunity to get to grips with the Maserati GranTurismo and other high performance Maseratis.
  • Page 119 Customers may choose to take delivery of their cars in Modena itself, at the historic Maserati production location, in the fascinating Showroom designed by Ron Arad. They will also be able to tour the production line to see for themselves how a Maserati is built.
  • Page 120 Find out where and how the Maserati myth is born. Maserati offers you the opportunity of finding out about its secrets from the inside, through a guided tour of the Modena production plant. Discover how the cars are born, learn their secrets, fully understand their engineering and really feel one of the Maserati family.
  • Page 121 Modena: its culture, history and cuisine. The Maserati Experience programme, lasting one or more days, enables you to get to know the context of the Maserati world at first-hand: Modena, with its works of art, its history and its fine food.
  • Page 122 Maserati in all eras, starting from Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman F1 driver and today a proud supporter of the marque. Becoming a Maserati Club member is simple: the events schedule and membership forms are available from Maserati Dealers.
  • Page 123 Intended for enthusiasts and owners of vintage Maserati cars, the Maserati Classiche organisa- tion serves all those who wish to re-live the marque’s glorious past. The Maserati Classiche range of products includes articles that highlight the company’s great heritage, built up over...
  • Page 124 Ma S e rat I W or ld W I de N ort h a M e r I C a United Kingdom Czech Republic Canada Romania Russia Slovenia Spain C eN t r al / S o U t h Sweden aM erI Ca Switzerland...
  • Page 125 MASERATI CONTACT CENTRE: INTERNET: www.maserat i.c om Italy - 800 008 008 • Switzerland (German) - 0800 837 100 • Switzerland (French) - 0800 837 200 • Switzerland (Italian) - 0800 837 300 • Germany - 0800 810 80 80 • Sweden - 020 798 000 • Norway - 800 180 88 •...
  • Page 127 Constructor. Some models, equipment and accessories may not be available or may only become available after the car’s launch on the market. Maserati reserves the right to modify colours, designs and technical features at...
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