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Maserati convertible is the creation of a new level of performance with the new Maserati convertible sports.

With more power, faster response and a remarkably aggressive look is the Maserati Maserati Convertible Sport build a harder edge alongside the GranTurismo S and Quattroporte Sport GT S, the performance flagships of the respective series.

Publicly unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 has been show that combines Maserati convertible sports an improved 4.7-liter V8 engine with 10 horsepower increase, to move to 450 hp and improved fuel economy with a faster car MC.

With a top speed around the 285 kmh and a 0-100km / h sprint in just 5.2 seconds, the Maserati sports convertible full of performance and luxury refinements in both the cabin and in its award-winning body parts.

The six-speed gearbox has a super fast MC-Shift auto mode and is designed for the Maserati Sport Convertible directly from the transmission in the Quattroporte Sport GT S.

The handling is more for speed, even with an upgrade and revision of the Skyhook active suspension, and the adoption of a more improved on brake package.
2012 Maserati Convertible Sport
2012 Maserati Convertible Sport

Visually, the Maserati sports convertible offers a decidedly more aggressive look. This look begins with the prominent nose GranCabrio and deals with many small, perfectly integrated into the bodywork and interior changes.

Exterior design

Maserati design team worked on a more aggressive look that much to offer in harmony with the acclaimed Sat GranCabrio the styling.

A number of relatively minor upgrades in critical areas have an integrated, dynamic design that immediately Maserati convertible sports apart from the rest of the GranCabrio area and both with the Quattroporte Sport GT S and the GranTurismo S. identified

It provides a new color, Aurelio Rosso – a classic red, as a tribute to the championship victory Maserati racing cars of the 1950s. It is a color, the Maserati convertible sports highlights strong personality, but retains its stylish and sleek look.

The strong, distinctive grille GranCabrio is even more character with a new color black, the grille of the Maserati Trident the red accents, which are the fastest car in every model of the Maserati range will receive reserved. This red accents can be found on the Quattroporte Sport GT S and the GranTurismo S.

The headlights now have a black look with white reflectors, while the front splitter and side corner is the new body and paint. The Shadow Line, with its dark look into the base of the window pane, highlights the dramatic look of the car, the strengthening of his personality and have the sinous lines of the body.

Besides adding to the aggressive style, side skirts and splitter were the corner developed in a wind tunnel and to significantly reduce aerodynamic efficiency of the car to the drag and improve fuel consumption.

The dynamic look with newly designed 20 “Astro-design wheels and a pair of menacing, black finished, oval tailpipes. The wheels of three three teeth and have a lighter look to accentuate the higher power.

Interior Design

The more aggressive look is taken at the cabin roof, with a new seat-face design and drilled aluminum pedals.

The Maserati convertible sports changes to the circuit, with Active Maserati shifting paddles are standard. The paddles, of the Trofeo race car is longer than the standard steering wheel paddles and make moving easier enthusiastic driving.

The Maserati Convertible Sport debuts two new interior colors in high quality leather Bianco and Grigio pregiato Chrono. Pregiato Bianco is a pure white color as the existing pearl color and can be everywhere except at the top used on the dashboard. Chrono Grigio is a darker gray, developed the new Rosso Trionfale body to fill color.

To differentiate further from the norm placed GranCabrio, the Maserati Convertible Sport badges on the dashboard on the passenger side.

While the front passenger seat is suitable for the driver’s seat lumbar support with the standard therapy were given to all four seats to take the new M-seat stitching design.

The design reflects the classic Maserati grille, and replicates the design of the center seat panels, all with the finest leather Poltrona Frau is made.

The Trident-embossed headrests can custom sewing and customers can choose to be extended 13 different colors to contrast the teachings of the session.

Engine

The Maserati Convertible Sports uses the latest version of the Maserati is resonant, all-alloy 4.7-liter V8, high performance straight from the GranTurismo MC Stradale.

This naturally aspirated engine produces 450 hp (331kW) at 7000rpm, that more than is10hp GranCabrio. It is also rich in peak torque of 510 Nm (20 Nm more than the GranCabrio) Arrive at 4750rpm. Eighty percent of its maximum torque is available only 2500rpm.

The performance improvements are due to friction Maseratis Reduction Program, which is the Maserati sports engine convertible nuanced better driver inputs on. This program included a review of the sump fluid dynamics and the application of a diamond-like coating on the lifters and camshaft lobes super-finished.

Besides the extra power, torque and responsiveness, Friction Reduction Program has the Maserati convertible sports consumption reduced by six percent to a total of 14.5 litres/100 km.

The new tailpipes also contribute to the Maserati sports convertible for a fuller sound, the engine when the bypass valves are activated. The valves are always in Manual Sport mode to open, while an open top car 2500rpm in Sport mode.

This exhaust system allows Maserati met its goal of improving the performance of the car and its customers a new open-air music access and a rich sound experience.

However, the valves are closed in normal mode, so that drivers and passengers a quieter ride.

Transmission

The Maserati sports convertible is the first Maserati to the upgrade, 450 hp version of the 4.7-liter engine with the day to day comfort of a fully automatic gearbox racing.

The six-speed gearbox is composed of the super-fast MC-Shift auto mode and is designed for the Maserati Sport Convertible directly from the transmission in the Quattroporte Sport GT S.

The MC-auto-shift mode, a Start-Control Mode and is available in both manual and automatic Sport mode for quicker response times and automatically “blip” the throttle while down-shifts worked.

To operate the MC Strategy Launch (launch control mode), the driver turns the car into sport mode, MSP, then the brake pedal when the accelerator pedal. The driver must determine the optimum speed for a fast start (between 2300-2500rpm), and then simultaneously pressed the brake and the accelerator pedal fully. This maneuver is only recommended for use on a circuit or closed conditions of complete safety.

As the Quattroporte Sport GT S is, the MC-Auto Shift for the driver even greater participation by gearbox in manual sport mode, also achieved when the engine speed limiter, and the introduction of a digital in-dash display offers on the one ideal switching operation timing.

The transmission gives the driver five different modes: Auto, Normal, Manual-Normal, Auto Sport, Automatic-Sport and Ice.

Chassis and handling technology

The settlement has a lot of attention, with a new, sportier tune of the Skyhook active suspension, drilled and grooved brake discs and the adoption of dual-cast.

The improved “Skyhook sport” is used to register acceleration sensors on the chassis and wheel movement. Sends data to a central processor that analyzes the road conditions and driving style and adjusts instantly and precisely adjust the dampers in any situation.

With the Maserati sports car, the Skyhook system management software and dampers, a stronger focus on handling, improves grip and balance, as well as springs and stabilizer bars have been updated.

Derived from high-strength steel monocoque GranTurismo architecture and GranCabrio GranCabrio sport with aluminum structural reinforcements under the floor for extra stability at the expense of only 100 kg compared to the GranTurismo S.

Prior to this architecture are aluminum wishbones with forged aluminum uprights and struts, aluminum gas dampers and springs, while the reverse shows a beam radius of each wheel to control under the toes.

The changes to the brakes, with a fluted, drilled and vented discs on all four wheels, a sport focus, fast and consistent feel for the driver.

The grooves are clean brake pads due to avoidance of dust, which can brake, while the holes designed to provide for uniform wear of the disc and the pads for the long-term consistency. All this helps the GranCabrio sports in just 35 meters from 100 km / h.

Optional Accessories

The convertible Maserati MC Sports Sportline package immediately available at launch, including the interior and exterior carbon fiber functions. It is possible to change the carbon-fiber front splitter, while the side skirts are also available in black.

The Astro-design 20-inch wheels are available in Shiny anthracite gray to a darker, more menacing look.

It is also important for body-colored waist in the cabin of Black (Satin Chrome) is possible, the same line-Chrome, which is standard on the GranCabrio change.

Chrome-Line can also be on the door handles, moldings and Capote are mounted tailpipes.

Maserati Sport Convertible Specifications

Body: High strength steel monocoque underbody aluminum crossbars
Layout: Front engine, rear drive
Engine: 4.7-liter V8 all-alloy
Power: 450 hp (331kW) @ 7000rpm
Torque: 510 Nm @ 4750rpm
Capacity: 4691cc
Bore x Stroke: 94mm x 84.5mm
Compression ratio: 11.25:1
Maximum speed: 7200 rpm
Delivery: Wet sump
0-100km / h acceleration: 5.2 seconds
Maximum speed: 285 kmh
Fuel
Urban: 22.5 l/100 km
Extra-urban: 0,8 l/100 km
Combined: 14.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: 337 g / km
Transmission: Six-speed automatic transmission (ZF 6HP26) with MC Autoshift
Ratios
First: 4.171:1
Second: 2.340:1
Third: 1.521:1
Fourth: 1.143:1
Fifth: 0.867:1
Sixth: 0.691:1
Reverse: 3.403:1
Final Drive: 3.73:1
Differential: Limited Slip Asymmetric (25% in traction, 45% release) with bevel
Steering: engine speed, power steering, rack and pinion.
Turning circle: 12.3 m
Length: 4881mm
Width
with mirrors: 2056mm
without mirror: 1915mm
Height: 1353mm
Wheelbase: 2942mm
Front track: 1586mm
Rear track: 1590mm
Front overhang: 873mm
Rear overhang: 1066mm
Boat / trunk: 173 liters
Fuel tank capacity: 75 liters
Dry weight (EU): 1887kg
Curb weight (EU): 1980kg
Weight
Roof: 49% front/51% behind
top to bottom: 48% / 52%
Brakes: 360mm discs, 330 mm rear discs
Tires: 245/35 ZR20 (front), 285/35 ZR20 (rear)

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