As promised earlier immediately, Maserati has formally launched its third all-electric mannequin, the GranCabrio Folgore, on the ‘Folgore Day’ occasion in Rimini, Italy. We had been on location for the debut of the brand new Maserati convertible, which options three absolutely electrical motors and spectacular efficiency specs.
As talked about earlier immediately, Maserati is celebrating 110 years within the automotive trade immediately with a BEV-focused occasion known as Folgore Day. Earlier immediately in Rimini, Italy, we noticed key parts and customization choices for Maserati’s first two absolutely electrical fashions: the GranTurismo Folgore and Grecale Folgore.
We additionally took a have a look at the TRIDENTE – Maserati’s first absolutely electrical dayboat, constructed alongside Vita Energy. Whereas immediately’s occasions had been attention-grabbing, they solely led to tonight’s debut with the launch of the GranCabrio Folgore.
We acquired our first (camouflaged) have a look at the GranCabrio Folgore convertible in October 2022, when Maserati was testing the all-electric prototype on the streets of Modena, close to its headquarters in northern Italy. On the time, Maserati mentioned the GranCabrio Folgore would go on sale in 2023, however the brand new convertible confronted delays alongside the Grecale Folgore and plans for an ultra-luxury Quattroporte Folgore.
Whereas Quattroporte is on the shelf for now, the all-electric Grecale SUV is making its method to the market and can quickly be adopted by the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore. After immediately’s launch occasion, we realized much more about what Trident prospects can anticipate to see and really feel on this new all-electric convertible.
Specs and supply date of Maserati GranCabrio Folgore
Like its GranTurismo sibling, the GranCabrio sits atop Maserati’s proprietary 800V Atlantis structure, which was constructed utilizing a clear slate strategy that began in 2017. It homes a 92.5 kWh battery pack (83 kWh usable) that may obtain charging speeds of as much as 270 kW on a battery. DC quick charger, supplying you with 100 km (62 miles) payback in 5 minutes and charging in 18 minutes from 20-80% state of cost.
That battery gives prospects an all-electric WLTP vary of between 419 and 447 km (260 and 278 miles), relying on which of the BEV’s 4 driving modes they use: Max Vary, GT, Sport and Corsa.
Not the perfect vary available on the market, however this new all-electric convertible is not designed for lengthy household highway journeys. It is a three-engine convertible, and it is extraordinarily quick. The three 300 kW everlasting magnet radial motors collectively present a most energy of 560 kW (610 kW with MaxBoost) and provide a torque of 1,350 Nm (996 lb-ft).
The engines of the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore collectively present a high velocity of 290 km/h (180 mph), however that is laptop restricted. It may go quicker if the engineers permit it. The modern convertible accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, however instantly loses some juice, accelerating from 0-200 km/h in 9.1 seconds.
The AWD powertrain options torque vectoring with a double wishbone entrance suspension and multi-link rear air suspension with damping that maximizes vertical downforce and driving dynamics.
The aforementioned Corsa mode provides GranCabrio Folgore drivers entry to the convertible’s full 800V energy, giving the throttle a extra direct really feel and immediate torque – good for cornering maneuvers. Corsa mode shows crucial diagnostic knowledge on the dashboard, akin to battery temperature and torque distribution.
Talking of the dashboard: the GranCabrio Folgore appears to be like as luxurious because it does quick. With seating for 4, the convertible displays Maserati’s ‘steadiness of opposites’ design philosophy, which contrasts timeless luxurious with the most recent expertise.
The ‘sports activities automobile’ structure options ‘actual supplies’ added to really feel dynamic but emotional, mild but comfy. Being an open-air car, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore options neck heaters that blow straight out of the seats, in addition to an non-compulsory windstopper that may be saved within the trunk behind the entrance seats when there aren’t any rear passengers (who needs all that additional weight within the again anyway? ?)
The comfortable canvas roof is obtainable in 5 completely different coloration choices and will be opened and closed in 14 and 16 seconds respectively. It’s activated on the contact of a button on the central show at speeds as much as 50 km/h (31 mph).
The outside showcases Maserati’s new vertical lights as seen on the MC20 halo automobile (combustion model) and a 3D illuminated trident emblem on the grille. The rear options full-LED boomerang lights initially seen on the GranTurismo Folgore and a staggered wheel configuration – bigger on the rear (21” 295/30) and barely smaller on the entrance (20” 265/35).
Maserati states that the brand new 2025 GranCabrio Folgore will open orders in August, adopted by an official gross sales begin within the fourth quarter of 2024. We’ve but to know the precise value, however we anticipate the BEV to value greater than $200,000.
Judging from the specs on paper and a close-up from Italy immediately, the GranCabrio Folgore looks like a quick convertible to drive. We sit up for it and can you should definitely doc our experiences when this occurs. See you then, Chiao!
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