2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport

                                                The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible, which is known as the GranCabrio outside of North America, is going to receive a new sporty sub-model for the 2012 model year. The GranTurismo Convertible Sport will offer more horsepower, a more responsive and efficient engine, a faster transmission, and a revised suspension. The GranTurismo Convertible Sport will sit alongside the GranTurismo S (not counting the track-ready MC Stradale) and the Quattroporte Sport GT S as the brand’s sportiest sub-models.

 The Convertible Sport shares its engine with the MC Stradale; it's a more powerful and fuel-efficient version of the all-alloy 4.7-liter V-8. The jump in power comes thanks to Maserati's Friction Reduction Program. By reducing internal friction amongst the engine’s moving parts, the GranTurismo Convertible gains a slight bump in power and better responsiveness while reducing fuel consumption by six percent. This naturally aspirated engine produces 444 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. 

Specs

ENGINE     

•            DOHC 32-valve V8(4.7L)
•            Aluminum block and heads
•            Port fuel injection

VEHICLE TYPE  

•                front-engine
•               rear-wheel-drive
•               4-passenger
•               2-door convertible

PERFORMANCE
 
Displacement: 286 cu in, 4691 cc
Power (SAE net): 444 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 376 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
0 to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.4 sec
Top speed (mfr’s claim): 177 mph

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 115.8 in Length: 192.2 in
Width: 75.4 in
Height: 53.3 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 4600 lb

FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)

EPA city:  12 mpg
highway driving: 21 mpg

Base Price: $146,300