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 strategy high-speed droptop grand touring in extraordinarily other ways regardless of their related seems to be, however we’ll get into that in a second. Regardless, earlier than I begin driving these two excellently well-proportioned Italian machines, I need to know what you need to learn about them.
What questions in regards to the GranCabrio Trofeo and Folgore EV are preserving you up at evening? What kinds of issues on these two automobiles would you like me to maintain a watch out for as I drive them round Da Boot? Drop down beneath to the feedback and let me know!
I suppose we must always go over some boilerplate stuff for each automobiles, simply to get that out of the best way. First up, we’ve bought the GranCabrio Trofeo. I truly simply drove this automotive’s sibling, the GranTurismo Trofeo, and it was somewhat pretty and really 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 via an 8-speed ZF automated 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 prime velocity, all whereas wrapping you in rich-smelling leather-based and Chrysler-sourced buttons. The coupe was a somewhat pretty automotive, and I think the convertible will simply heighten the expertise of the rowdy-sounding V6.
The GranCabrio Fologore, alternatively, is a very totally different beast. Certain, it seems to be much like the inner combustion–powered automotive, but it surely offers 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 prime velocity when you’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 highway, I need to know what you need to learn about them. Drop down beneath and share your ideas and questions!
