I’m about to place Maserati’s two latest droptop choices — the GranCabrio Trofeo and GranCabrio Folgore electrical convertible — to the take a look at right here in Northern Italy. Each of those automobiles method high-speed droptop grand touring in extraordinarily alternative ways regardless of their related appears, however we’ll get into that in a second. Regardless, earlier than I begin driving these two excellently well-proportioned Italian machines, I wish to know what you wish to learn about them.
What questions in regards to the GranCabrio Trofeo and Folgore EV are retaining you up at evening? What kinds of issues on these two automobiles would you like me to maintain an eye fixed out for as I drive them round Da Boot? Drop down beneath to the feedback and let me know!
I suppose we should always go over some boilerplate stuff for each automobiles, simply to get that out of the way in which. First up, we’ve received the GranCabrio Trofeo. I truly simply drove this automotive’s sibling, the GranTurismo Trofeo, and it was slightly beautiful and very quick. A full video assessment is coming quickly. Powering the Trofeo is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 that pumps out 542 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque by an 8-speed ZF computerized transmission to all 4 wheels. That’s adequate to push the automotive from 0-to-60 mph in simply 3.4 seconds, and it’ll go on to a 196-mph high pace, all whereas wrapping you in rich-smelling leather-based and Chrysler-sourced buttons. The coupe was a slightly beautiful automotive, and I believe the convertible will simply heighten the expertise of the rowdy-sounding V6.
The GranCabrio Fologore, then again, is a totally totally different beast. Certain, it appears just like the interior combustion–powered automotive, however it provides up its V6 for 3 electrical motors, one on the entrance and two within the again. Like all EVs, it’s tremendous fast off the road due to the 818 horsepower (with overboost) and 996 lb-ft of torque the three motors create. Energy is saved in a 92.5-kWh battery, with 83 kWh of that being usable, and it’s capable of DC quick cost with its 800V structure. It’ll additionally attain a 180-mph high pace if you happen to’re courageous sufficient to maintain your foot in it.
Anyway, each of those automobiles are certain to be a blast to drive, however earlier than I hit the street, I wish to know what you wish to learn about them. Drop down beneath and share your ideas and questions!