2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport – Highlights and new exterior features

With the successful launch of the GranTurismo Convertible in 2010, Maserati has further enhanced the power, handling, appearance and sound to create the new Sport version for 2012. An array of dynamic features, such as MC Autoshift, sport exhaust and increased power and torque are standard in the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport. This model appeals to the many performance-oriented owners whom are seeking the highest level of driving enjoyment in a Maserati convertible.

The new Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport features six soft colors, headlights with black look, newly designed colored GT S side skirts, new Astro Design 20” wheels, black grille and Trident with red accents, body colored front splitter (in carbon fiber as an option), Hi-Tech steering wheel with Trofeo Shift Paddles, body-color handles, GT S exhaust system with oval outlets.

Highlights

444 hp 4.7 L V8 Engine: Thanks to upgrades to the engine internal components, a power increase of 10 hp and +15 ft-lbshas been achieved together with a 6% fuel economy improvement.

MC Autoshift: Based on the transmission of the Quattroporte Sport GTS, the MC Autoshift adds gear-holding in manual mode, faster shifting, double declutch downshifts and digital RPM indicator.

Sport Exhaust System: As expected on the sportiest version of the GranTurismo Convertible line, the exhaust is true performing with bypass valves allowing open performance and sound.

Sport Skyhook Suspension: Specifically calibrated for sharper handling, the GT convertible has sport skyhook adaptive suspension standard.

MC Sportline: Popular MC Sportline options, such as exterior and interior carbon fiber, are now available on the GranTurismo Convertible Sport

New Leather Colors: Biancopregiato (replacing the avorio) which is a more white-colored ivory, and grigiochrono, a darker grey (replacing medio)

New Paint: Rossotrionfale, which is a new metallic red matching the national color of 150’s racing Maseratis.

Exterior Trim: Dark look trim is standard along with black headlamp surrounds, body-color door handles and the “S” grille with red inserts.

Sport Interior: M-designed seat center sections in Poltrona Frau™ leather are combined with standard aluminum driving pedals and longerTrofeo shift paddles

Astro Design Alloy Wheels: Attractive new 20-inch Silver Astro Design wheels are standard (RM40) while grigio mercury finish (RM41) is optional.

Aerodynamics: Standard wider sport side rocker panels and front fascia with aero extensions.

Trident on headrests: To match the contrast stitching option (STC3), the Maserati Trident logos can now be finished in contrast color stitching for a striking look (STCT).

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2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport: new interior features and standard equipment

The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport is equipped with new interior features such as the new M-Design seats, lumbar support, Trofeo-design gearshift paddles, new colors and standard pedals in drilled aluminum for a sportier, race-inspired look and feel. Trofeo-design gearshift paddles are standard on the Convertible Sport, with an elongated ergonomic shape to better activate the Maserati shifting mode.

The new M-design seats take inspiration from the Maserati grille lines and feature Poltrona Frau™ leather whether the lumbar support is now standard on the GranTurismo Convertible Sport driver and passenger sides. The GranTurismo C badge is located on the passenger side dashboard whereas two new colors have been introduced with this model: biancopregiato and grigiochrono, respectively a new ivory (replacing previous avorio) and a new gray (replacing grigiomedio). Standard exterior paintworks for the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport are: bianco Eldorado, grigio Alfieri, grigiogranito, grigio touring, nero, nerocarbonio and the new rossotrionfale.

GranTurismo Convertible Sport Standard Equipment

Airbags – driver and front passenger, side airbags
Automatic Climate Control, dual zone
Bose® surround sound audio system with 12 speakers
Skyhook – electronically variable active damping system
6-speed adaptive automatic transmission
roll bars – automatically deployed
Multifunction leather steering wheel with audio and communication controls
Dual power/auto-dimming exterior mirrors. Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Tail lamps with LED technology
Power steering column adjustments (4-way) and easy-entry feature
“Sport” button for transmission, acceleration, MSP, suspension and exhaust mode
Bi-xenon headlamps with automatic activation, washing system and foglamps
Alarm system with immobilizer
Sirius Satellite radio receiver and antenna (subscription required)
electronic parking brake (EPB)
power soft top with summer opening feature (available in 6 colors)
Rear parking sensors
Rain sensor wiping system
Maserati Stability Program (MSP)
Maserati Multimedia System with HD navigator, 30 GB jukebox and CD player
iPod integration with USB connection
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
Poltrona Frau™ leather upholstery
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Tire sealing compound with electric air compressor
Metallic paintwork
Brake calipers painted red
HomeLink – garage door opener
Floor mats, color carpeted
Heated front power seats
Driver seat memory function and lumbar adjustment
Trofeo-design Maserati “active shifting” (shift paddles)
Sport version under-door side skirts
Astro-design RM40 alloy 20-inch wheels staggered setup
headlamps with dark look headlamp surrounds (LIGT)
MC Sportshift Automatic transmission program
Sport-calibrated skyhook adaptive suspension system
M-Design sport seat center sections
Front passenger lumbar control
Front grille with red accents, vertical bars and side air exhausts
Front spoiler with aerodynamic extensions
Sport exhaust system with dark look oval exhaust outlets
Shadow-line dark look exterior trim finish

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