The Geneva Motor Show will be the stage of the world premiere of the GranCabrio Sport. With this version Maserati wants to bring its grand-touring convertible to a new level of performance and handling.

Bringing it closer to the GranTurismo S and the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the GranCabrio Sport is powered by a more powerful and fuel-efficient all-alloy 4.7-litre V8, coupled with the ZF six-speed automatic transmission.

Producing 450 hp and maximum torque of 510 Nm, the naturally aspirated engine featured in the GranCabrio Sport makes it more reactive to the driver’s most-nuanced inputs thanks to Maserati’s Friction Reduction Program. It was also able to reduce fuel consumption by 6%, not loosing in performance as the GranCabrio Sport is able to reach a top speed of 285km/h.

Developed for the GranCabrio Sport directly from the transmission in the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the six-speed transmission is equipped with the super-fast MC Auto Shift software that optimizes gearshift response.

Thanks to the upgraded and revised Skyhook active-suspension system and to the fitting of grooved and drilled dual-cast brake discs, Maserati has also given a special attention to handling.

In terms style, the GranCabrio Sport has also received a more dynamic look, including the distinctive nose with a black grille and a Trident with red accents. The GranCabrio Sport features headlights with a black look and white sidemarks. The corner splitters and the redesigned side skirts are now both body coloured. With the Sport version of the GranCabrio Maserati is also debuting a new body colour: the Rosso Trionfale which has been inspired by the red Italian national colours used on 1950s racing Maseratis.

Debuting next week at the Geneva Motor Show, the GranCabrio Sport will be on sale from summer 2011 in all of Maserati’s 62 markets.