2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible

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Basic Specs

Base Price $137,300
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4365
City (MPG) 11
Hwy (MPG) 18
Horsepower 433@7600
Torque (lb-ft) 361@4750
Wheelbase 115.8
Length (in.) 192.2
Width (in.) 72.7
Height (in.) 53.3

The GranTurismo Convertible is the open air version of Maserati's GranTurismo luxury grand tourer. It features an unmistakable Pininfarina design, a spacious interior and handcrafted details as well as driving pleasure and performance in spades.

The shape of the GranTurismo Convertible is the result of extensive aerodynamic testing aimed at limiting the drag typical of drop-top cars. The GranTurismo Convertible boasts a Cd (Coefficient of drag) that is one of the best in its class: 0.35 with the top up and 0.39 with it down. The spoiler and rear diffuser both contribute to improved roadholding.

The GranTurismo Convertible's cabin design is covered in leather that was handcrafted by Poltrona Frau and a selection of prestigious wood trim used for the dashboard, door panel and rear areas. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail can also be seen in the chrome rings that enhance the dashboard switches and steering wheel as well as the Alcantara sections meeting the fingertips on the back of the steering wheel shift paddles.

Towards the rear of the car, the triangular light units are formed by 96 LEDs and contain a wide diffuser that further underlines the car's athletic poise. This sporty feel is also seen in the large, 20-inch alloy wheels that reflect the Trident design.

The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible features a six-speed, ZF automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter yielding quick and fluid gear shifts while maintaining the characteristics of the sporty 4.7-liter V8 engine. This motor produces 433 horsepower and 361 foot pounds of torque, good for a zero-to-60 sprint of just 5.7 seconds. Fuel economy is rated at 13 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway.

The ZF transmission has four modes and is also equipped with a self-adapting control system that adjusts gear changes to both the driving style and road conditions. In Manual mode, gear changes are made sequentially by the driver via the steering column mounted paddles or the gear shift lever.

The weight distribution of the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible is slightly biased towards the rear with 49% of the vehicle's weight located over the frontaxle and 51% over the back with the roof closed. With the roof retracted, the front-rear distribution changes to 48-52%.

The convertible's dynamic handling is constantly monitored and optimized by the Maserati Stability Program (MSP). The MSP works to correct even the onset of a skid by reducing engine torque. Working further with the ABS antilock brakes, MSP prevents the wheels from locking under hard braking, and distributes the braking force between the front and rear axles. It also prevents wheel-spin on low grip surfaces when accelerating or climbing (using ASR and MSR) to maintain available traction.

Key Competitors
Although the GranTurismo Convertible is a fine machine, it competes against a number of equally enticing drop-tops that offer style, performance and luxury in equal measures. These include the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, the Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible, the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG and the Jaguar XKR Convertible.

    • General
    • Body Style: Convertible
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Luxury
    • Weight: 4365 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 192.2 in.
    • Width: 72.7 in.
    • Height: 53.3 in.
    • Wheelbase: 115.8 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 62.4 in.
    • Rear Track: 62.6 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 49/51
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 4
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: 6.1 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 4.7L V8
    • Power: 433 hp @ 7600 rpm
    • Torque: 361 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 18 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 11 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 20" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: TBD
    • Rear: 20" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: TBD
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 5000 lbs
    • Payload: N/A
    • Tongue Weight: 500 lbs
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      Convertible


      • Body Exterior:
      • 2 doors
      • Clearcoat paint
      • Body-colored bumpers
      • Power convertible roof with glass rear window and roof lining
      • Body-colored door mirrors
      • Driver and passenger power remote heated door mirrors with auto dimming Convenience:
      • Driver 1-touch up power windows
      • Remote power door locks with 2 stage unlock and illuminated entry
      • Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel
      • Auto tilt-away steering wheel
      • Day-night rearview mirror with auto-dimming
      • Garage door transmitter
      • Wireless phone connectivity
      • Navigation system
      • 1 1st row LCD monitor
      • Front and rear cupholders
      • Dual visor vanity mirrors
      • Full floor console
      • Covered console storage
      • Front and rear 1-touch down power windows
      • Power windows
      • Speed control
      • Memory features include 3 memory settings, door mirrors, steering wheel
      • Driver seat memory
      • Dual zone front automatic air conditioning
      • Driver and passenger door bins Entertainment Features:
      • 30 GB internal memory
      • External memory control
      • Auxiliary audio input
      • MP3 decoder
      • Steering wheel mounted radio controls
      • AM/FM/Satellite-capable radio with radio data system
      • Window grid antenna
      • 12 Bose speakers
      • Single CD player Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation:
      • Tachometer
      • Compass
      • Outside temperature display
      • Low tire pressure warning
      • Trip computer
      • Reverse sensing system
      • Front and rear reading lights
      • Light tinted windows
      • Rear window defroster
      • Rain sensing wipers
      • Variable intermittent front windshield wipers
      • Trip odometer
      • Headlight washer
      • Fully automatic headlights
      • Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam projector beam headlights
      • Front fog lights Safety and Security:
      • Fixed front head restraints
      • Fixed rear head restraints
      • Power remote door locks with 2 stage unlock
      • Remote activated perimeter/approach lighting
      • Airbag occupancy sensor
      • Driver and passenger side airbag head extension
      • Dual seat mounted side impact airbags
      • Dual front impact airbags
      • ABS and driveline traction control
      • Stability control
      • Automatic integrated roll-over protection
      • Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes
      • Brake assist
      • 4-wheel ABS brakes
      • Security system with immobilizer Seats and Trim:
      • Leather/genuine wood gear shift knob
      • Floor mats
      • Sport steering wheel
      • Leather steering wheel
      • Leather console insert
      • Genuine wood/metal-look instrument panel insert
      • Leather seat upholstery
      • Rear bucket seats
      • Heatable front seats
      • Center front armrest
      • Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
      • 8-way (8-way power) passenger seat adjustment
      • Power height adjustable driver seat
      • Power 2-way driver lumbar support
      • 8-way (8-way power) driver seat adjustment
      • Seating capacity of 4
      • Front sport seats Suspension/Handling:
      • Speed-sensing electric power-assisted rack-pinion steering
      • Front 20" x 8.5" silver aluminum wheels rear 20.0" x 10.50" silver aluminum wheels
      • P245/35YR20 BSW performance front tires,285/ rear tires
      • Front independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, premium shocks
      • Rear independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, premium shocks
      • Adaptive suspension
      • 4-corner auto-leveling suspension
      • Skyhook touring suspension
      • Automatic w/driver control ride control

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    Engine

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      4.7L V8 DOHC SMPI


      • Engine specifications - Liters: 4.7. Cylinders: V-8. Horsepower: (hp / kw @ rpm): 433 / 323 @ 7,600. Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 361 / 490 @ 4,750.

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      ZF 6-Speed Automatic


      • Includes auto-adaptive control with 4 different operating modes: Auto Normal, Auto Sport (selected using the Sport button), Low Grip/Auto Ice (selected through the Ice button) and Manual (selected by moving the selector lever from "D" to the special track). Transmission specifications - Speeds: 6. Type: Automatic w/OD.

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    Mechanical

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      Silver Colored Calipers


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      Titanium Colored Calipers


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      Black Colored Calipers


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      Blue Colored Calipers


      • N/A

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      Yellow Colored Calipers


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      Opaque Anodized Red Colored Calipers


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      Fr 20" x 8.5"/Rr 20" x 10.5" Birdcage


      • Light and strong aluminum wheels contribute to better handling and fuel efficiency. They are available in attractive styles to suit any vehicle.

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      Fr 20" x 8.5"/Rr 20" x 10.5" Neptune Design


      • N/A

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      Fr 20" x 8.5"/Rr 20" x 10.5" Trident


      • Light and strong aluminum wheels contribute to better handling and fuel efficiency. They are available in attractive styles to suit any vehicle.

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      Fr 20" x 8.5"/Rr 20" x 10.5" Birdcage in Grigio Mercury


      • Light and strong aluminum wheels contribute to better handling and fuel efficiency. They are available in attractive styles to suit any vehicle.

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      Fr 20" x 8.5"/Rr 20" x 10.5" Neptune Design in Grigio Mercury


      • The front and rear wheels are painted gray.

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      Fr 20" x 8.5"/Rr 20" x 10.5" Trident in Grigio Mercury


      • Light and strong aluminum wheels contribute to better handling and fuel efficiency. They are available in attractive styles to suit any vehicle.

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      P245/35ZR20 Fr & P285/35ZR20 Rr Pirelli


      • Performance tires are designed to maximize traction and handling on dry pavement.

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    Exterior

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      Monotone Paint Application


      • Exterior paint treatment is a single, solid color.

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      Dealer Preparation


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      Car Cover


      • Includes the oval Maserati logo. Blue in color. Made of a practical, elasticized material.

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      Headlights w/Black-Look Finishing


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      Black Look Grille & Side Vents


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      Windstop


      • Developed specially for this car and benefiting from extensive wind tests, the windstop reduces the airflow inside the cabin when the car is travelling with the roof down. With the windstop in place, the volume of air from the rear drops by 70 percent and the speed of the airflow falls by fifty percent. When the windstop is not being used, it can be fitted easily into its dedicated bag. This is made from a special technical material and is designed to be lightweight and manageable as well as elegant.

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      Shadow Line Trim


      • A powdercoated (a finish that has been baked onto its surface) tip is attached to the end of the exhaust pipe.

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    Seat Trim

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      Poltrona Frau Leather Seat Trim


      • The seating surfaces are covered in leather.

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    Seats

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      Heated Sport Bucket Seats


      • Includes driver's side memory, 3-temperature heating and electrically adjustable steering column with easy entry/exit function.

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    Interior

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      Moonwood Interior Trim


      • N/A

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      Padouk Interior Trim


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      Wenge Polished Interior Trim


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      Walnut Briarwood Interior Trim


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      Carbalho Interior Trim


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      Dark Chrome Interior Trim


      • The instrument panel is accented with metallic appearance trim.

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      AluTex Interior Trim


      • The door panels have decorative trim meant to enhance their visual appeal.

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      TitanTex Interior Trim


      • The door panels have decorative trim meant to enhance their visual appeal.

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      Piping Color for Floor Mat Trim


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      Steering Wheel Shift Paddles


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      Aluminum Sport Pedals


      • The interior of the vehicle has decorative accents meant to enhance its visual appeal.

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      Colored Leather Steering Wheel & Gear Shift Knob


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      Stitching Color On Request


      • Steering wheel & gear shift knob boot excluded.

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      Special Carpet Color


      • Available in Bordeaux or Rosso.

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      Drilled Leather for Central Seat Zones


      • Drilled Poltrona Frau leather for central zones of the front and rear seats. This new kind of seat upholstering further enhances the sporty look of the interior and increases comfort.

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      Black Leather & Wood Trim Steering Wheel


      • Moonwood, Padouk, Rosewood, Wenge, Black Piano or Walnut Briarwood available.

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      Colored Leather & Wood Trim Steering Wheel


      • Moonwood, Padouk, Rosewood, Wenge, Black Piano or Walnut Briarwood available.

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      High Gloss Painted Interior Wood Trim


      • Piano Black or Blu Laque.

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      Dual Color Interior w/Full Leather


      • Includes front door panels and rear quarter panels with dual-color layout, perfectly matching the color of dashboard and rear shelf. All panels are upholstered in leather and handcrafted: the exterior part is in the same color as the dashboard and rear shelf, while the interior part in the same color as the main interior color. The color contrast between the two zones is underlined by a visible double stitching.

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      Bose Premium Sound System


      • Includes neodynium speakers and AudioPilot technology that detects ambient noise an regulates the acoustic signal continually so that the sound quality remains superb. A digital amplifier with a Centerpoint active electronic equalizer and SurroundStage amplification completes the setup. Includes navigation system, RDS tuner, single CD player, 30 GB hard drive, and voice control.

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    Entertainment and Electronics

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      Front Park Sensors


      • Uses four sensors: two located in the front bumper and two others in the central grille. The system alerts the driver when moving too close to an obstacle using an acoustic signal and graph indication on the display. The dashboard will display the car symbol surrounded by symbols showing the detected obstacle distance (max/med/min). These symbols will be lit using three different colors for the three distances: max-green, med-yellow, min-red.

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