Maserati GranCabrio

GranCabrio generations at a glance

From the first 324 kW car to the 560 kW Folgore, power rose by 236 kW, which is 73 % by our calculation.

First generation: the V8 GranCabrio (2010–2019)

Maserati revealed the GranCabrio at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009, and production began in 2010. The design was credited to Lowie Vermeersch of Pininfarina. Unlike most convertibles in its class, it had four proper seats, and adults could travel in the back on shorter trips. The roof is made of canvas, which keeps weight and stowage space down.

Under the bonnet sat the 4.7-litre F136 V8 shared with the GranTurismo S. It produced 324 kW (440 PS) from 2010 to 2012 and 331 kW (450 PS) from 2012. A six-speed automatic gearbox drove the rear wheels. Maserati quoted 0–100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 283 km/h, roof up. The old 1cars text added that 20-inch wheels were fitted and that the roof could open or close in 28 seconds while the car was moving slowly.

Sport, MC and Fendi editions

The GranCabrio Sport arrived in 2011. According to the old 1cars text, it used the engine tune of the GranTurismo MC Stradale and retuned Skyhook adaptive damping. The GranCabrio MC was previewed at the Paris Motor Show in 2012 and sold from 2013 with the 338 kW engine.

A GranCabrio Fendi was designed with Silvia Venturini Fendi of the Roman fashion house and shown at Frankfurt in 2011. In total, Maserati built 11,715 first-generation GranCabrios before production ended in December 2019. By our calculation, that is 29 % of all first-generation GranTurismo-family cars, since 40,520 coupés and convertibles were built.

Second generation: Trofeo and Folgore (2024–)

The new GranCabrio arrived in 2024 on the Giorgio platform of the second-generation Maserati GranTurismo. The Trofeo uses a 3.0-litre Nettuno twin-turbo V6 with 405 kW (550 PS) and 650 Nm, driving all four wheels. British magazine evo reported 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, a tenth slower than the coupé, and a top speed of 316 km/h.

The fabric roof comes in five colours and folds in 14 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h. A neck warmer is standard and a wind stopper is optional, which helps in cooler weather. The electric GranCabrio Folgore uses three motors with a combined 560 kW (761 PS) and a 92.5 kWh battery. Electric drive is covered in the 1cars electric car section.

The 2026 facelift raised the Trofeo by 30 kW to 435 kW. The Folgore gained a Wheel End Disconnect system that runs on rear-wheel drive under light loads, lifting its WLTP range to 508 km. Petrol versions received a rough-surface mode that raises the air suspension by 20 mm at up to 120 km/h.

Cabin, roof and practicality

Both generations seat four. The rear seats are tighter than in the coupé, but they suit adults on short journeys, which few rivals can claim. With the roof down, the boot is small, so the GranCabrio suits weekend touring with soft bags rather than family holidays. The current car has a digital instrument panel and a central touchscreen, as in the coupé.

Safety and running costs

Neither GranCabrio has been crash-tested by Euro NCAP, which is normal for a low-volume convertible. The old 1cars text listed adaptive front airbags and a full set of standard equipment on the first car, including navigation, leather and climate control. Running costs are high: the V8 cars need specialist servicing, and the second-generation V6 is complex. The Folgore saves on fuel but carries a heavy battery and premium tyres.

Rivals: four-seat and 2+2 convertibles

The Ferrari is sharper and the Bentley more luxurious and heavier. The GranCabrio sits between them, and the Folgore has no direct electric rival with four seats and a fabric roof. To set two cars side by side, use the 1cars comparison tool.