Maserati's stunning new GranTurismo finally lowers the roof, creating the 2024 Maserati GranCabrio. Compared to the coupe, it's a bit heavier and will likely cost a bit more, but these compromises may be worth it if you're determined to feel the wind in your hair.

The GranCabrio features a soft fabric roof that can be lowered in 14 seconds and raised in 16 seconds at a high speed of 50 km/h. You can operate the top using gesture controls and a button on the center display, and the top comes in five different colors: black, blue, gray, red, and a shade that Maserati calls "gray." Because the roof is lowered into the trunk, cargo space is slightly reduced, at 4 cubic feet. However, there is a divider that you can extend if you don't plan on lowering the roof, providing 2 cubic feet of additional space.

The Maserati also has a boot for the neck that expels air through the front seat vents and a removable wind deflector that can be installed on the rear seats to reduce wind chill. vibrations. Claimed weight for the GranCabrio is 359 pounds more than the company claims for the coupe, so there will likely be a drop in performance.

This could be the reason. because Maserati will initially only sell the top of the range Trofeo version, which is equipped with the 542-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 also found in the coupe. This is the same "Nettuno" engine found in the MC20 super sports car, but slightly detuned for this application. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are standard. Maserati may also be considering a Folgore electric version of the convertible, and we also wonder if the GranCabrio will eventually offer a less powerful V6 model to match the coupe's Modena trim level.

Maserati hasn't released pricing for the GranCabrio yet, but with the GranTurismo Trofeo starting at $191,995, it's safe to say that the starting price of the convertible will probably be outdated. 200,000 US dollars.