Maserati has released the first official images of their highly anticipated GranCabrio.

Essentially a convertible version of the sexy GranTurismo coupe, the new GranCabrio is the first four-seat convertible in Maserati's history. The beautiful Pininfarina styling carries over, while a new canvas roof provides open-air enjoyment. According to Maserati, "The GranCabrio enriches all five senses in a shared open-air experience, without sacrificing comfort and performance."

Featuring the longest wheelbase on the market, the GranCabrio should offer plenty of rear legroom. While official specifications are still pending, Maserati says "rear passengers are not merely supporting actors, but co-stars of the journey."

The only confirmed engine is the 323 kW (440 bhp) 4.7-liter V8 from the GranTurismo S, but an entry-level 4.2-liter V8 (with 405 bhp) may be offered in the future.

The Maserati GranCabrio will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with sales starting in spring 2010.

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I prefer the copue, but this is a very nice alternative to the Ferrari California. I would have liked to see some pictures of the car with the top up. I wonder if there will be several options on roof color?

 

i some how do not care if we're in a recession anymore.

I like that car a whole lot.

 

Like the coupe more but this is a pretty nice convertible.

 

Nice look for a 2+2 cab.

 

I'm not liking it.

For the coupe, the slope of the hood-to-roof is very elegant and windswept.

For the cabrio, the slope of the hood-to-shoulder is very flat and undynamic.

Seems boring and long compared to the coupe...

 

HAHAHAHA. I like your response!

 

Stunning but it still doesn't hold a candle to an Aston Martin IMO.

 

Not even a match stick. I can't stand the anteater slothy front.
OK, I'll leave so I don't ruin the party here

 

It's O.K.

I think it can easily be said that Aston >> Maserati.


However, if for some reason I want a Maserati, I would go for the coupe over the cabrio...

 

Meh I'll pass.

 

I prefer the coupe, but I like the color. Is it new for the GranTurismo because I don't remember seeing this one like this on the list.

 

But how about Bentley Continental GTC vs that GranCabrio?

 

i like it, but AM has slight edge over this car...

 

Well, since you asked...

I would take the Bentley. For the convertible. It looks better.

But for the coupe, I would take the Maserati. The handmade-ness of it is awesome.