Flowing lines, a rich exhaust note and the promise of sun-filled open-air driving are the calling cards of the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport, which now boasts more power and a greater fun factor from its recalibrated transmission.
As part of the mid-cycle changes to the GranTurismo line, the new Sport version utilizes the same 444-bhp 4.7-liter V-8 and ZF 6-speed sequential shift torque converter gearbox as the sharper-edged MC coupe.
The exterior changes to the convertible are understated, and include blacked-out trim for the grille, headlight surrounds and the rear oval tailpipes, while the door handles go from chrome to body color. The front-mounted Trident logo features red tips and there are subtle changes to the front fascia and more pronounced side skirts to improve aerodynamics.
Inside, an optional carbon-fiber trim package is used on the dash and door panels and that racy look is complemented by the drilled aluminum gas and brake pedals. Updates include longer column-mounted sequential shift paddles and redesigned sport seats. What hasn’t changed is the interior room—the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible is a full 4-passenger vehicle with plenty of space in the rear.
The GranTurismo features an automatic power top that operates smoothly and quickly. The cloth lid stows in its own compartment behind the rear seats so that, unlike most power retractable hardtops, trunk space is not compromised. And the more efficiently packed cloth top means the car’s lines are much purer—no hunchback is needed to accommodate the top stack. (more)
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