Description
Description
Full service history
Excellent condition
4. 7-litre Ferrari/ Maserati F136 V8
Six speed ZF auto box
38000 miles
Stunning good looks
Fabulous value
A drive in a Maserati GranCabrio Sport is an event. Just clasping the key fob makes the heart beat a little quicker. As you drop into the superb interior and peer at those evocative dials through the three-spoke sports steering wheel you know this is something a bit different, a bit special. Then fire up the 4. 7-litre V8 engine and listen to the glorious burbly roar that sounds like nothing else. Add gorgeous looks and an illustrious brand heritage and it’s irresistible.
History of this Maserati GranCabrio
First registered 6 November 2012
Four former keepers
My car since September 2023
Professionally valeted in July
Full Service History from Maserati and Ferrari
MOT expires June 2025
Outside
The President of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford II, used to swan around in a Maserati Ghibli Spyder. When one of his execs questioned why, he responded, ‘When my engineers build me a car as beautiful as this, then I’ll put this one in the garage’. Good point well made.
Despite a rich heritage, this is the first time that Maserati has produced a four-seat convertible Maserati since the AG6 Frau Spyder in the 50s. It was a hard act to follow, but they have done a superb job with the Maserati GranCabrio.
Metallic Oceano Blue
Shadow Line Exterior trim
Parking sensors
Bi Xenon headlamps
20” optional Neptune alloy wheels
Electrically folding mirrors
Alarm system with anti-lift
Electronic boot opening
That matching blue hood is triple-layered canvas and takes just 28 seconds from closed to open. It can be operated up to speeds of 19mph. And also lowered remotely by the key fob.
There is a small dent on the panel behind the driver’s door, it hasn’t broken the paint and has never been noticed by anyone when looking at the car. Images pointing out this slight flaw in the bodywork (see photo gallery), but honestly, you will still struggled to see it.
Maserati unveiled the updated, new version of their GranCabrio in 2011 with a number of upgrades including performance and handling. To highlight the new model’s more sporting nature, the headlights have black surrounds, as does the grille. There are also larger side skirts as well as subtle winglets on the lower front corners along, with new front bumpers and an air splitter, both of which substantially lower drag coefficient.
Inside
The cabin space is superb (I am 6ft 4" and comfortable). It easily justifies its original £100, 000+ price tag,
The Maserati GranCabrio remains one of the most spacious and comfortable four-seat convertibles on the market. In order to restore some of the structural rigidity sacrificed in the conversion from coupé to convertible, the boot now incorporates a torsion wall. The offset is a very solid car that is slighter heavier too. However, with a 4. 7-litre Ferrari V8 and advanced Skyhook suspension on the Sport version, you’ll not notice either. Anyway, you’ll be too busy controlling the grin on your face.
Dark Grey Chrome
Bianco Pregiato interior
7” touch screen infotainment system
Aluminium Sport Pedals
Trofeo-Design Paddles
Leather, heated front sports seats with driver seat memory function
Leather multifunction steering wheel
Paddle Shifters
Electric adjustable steering column
Analogue Clock
Maserati Logo Stitched Headrests
Updated Satellite Navigation
Voice Control, Bianco
Leather Door Card Inlays
Dual Zone Climate Control
Aluminium Maserati Kick Plates
BOSE audio system
Cruise control
Mechanicals
4. 7-litre Ferrari/ Maserati F136 V8
Quad cams
Variable valve timing
Four valves per cylinder
450bhp
0-60 in 5. 4 seconds
ZF six speed auto box
Double Wishbone Suspension
Sport Skyhook Continuously Adaptable Damping
EBD – Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
EPB – Electronic Parking Brake
Adaptable Driving Modes
Maserati Stability Program
Traction control
Maserati’s Skyhook adaptive damping system was fitted as standard, accessible via a Sport button, which firms up the suspension and improves body control. The result is a far better driving machine than any other four-seat luxury sports cabriolets.
The Sport button doesn’t only firm up the dampers; at the same time, gearshifts from the 6-speed automatic gearbox are quicker. The most enjoyable feature? The exhaust flaps are opened beyond 3, 000 rpm to release more of that marvellous mechanical music. The Sport model has stiffer springs, anti-roll bars and a more focused version of the Skyhook damping system. It is noticeably sharper and sounds even better.
Currently on a private plate that will be removed before sale.
Viewing recommendedTo quote a car magazine review of this car - "The Maserati Gran Cabrio Sport is aural and visual porn. Its is a joy to driver and superbly comfortable over any distance. Head to the South of France and enjoy the ride"
The car is for sale for genuine reasons.
I do not want to part with it personally as it is so good.
Service intervals of 12000 miles or 24 months
Averaging 23mpg with 450+hp and stunning looks and sound
Whats not to love.
Servicing is not bad and no worse than an Audi dealer.
Parts are reasonable to especially through independent specialists.
Treat yourself - you will not regret it. I will regret selling for sure.
