Maserati’s Electrical GranCabrio Folgore Convertible Makes as much as 818 HP

The Maserati GranCabrio simply received a welcome jolt of electrical energy.

The Italian marque has simply unveiled the battery-powered Folgore model of its open-top grand tourer. The brand new mannequin doesn’t simply sit atop the GranCabrio lineup, although. It’s additionally the quickest electrical convertible but.

We’ve recognized the EV was coming because the fall of 2022, nicely earlier than the automaker unveiled the newest gas-powered iteration of the droptop final month. It’s primarily based on the hard-top GranTurismo, particularly its Folgore variant. The electrical coupé and convertible share a extra sculpted form than their ICE siblings, particular Folgore badging, and don’t have exhaust pipes. The luxurious cabin has room for 4, with 18-way adjustable seats up entrance that additionally function built-in neck heaters. You may improve to leather-based, however the usual Econyl upholstery has a premium feel and look regardless of being made out of recycled nylon. The car’s tender prime will be open or closed at speeds of as much as 31 mph and folds up compactly into the trunk to protect cargo house.

The massive distinction between the Folgore and the remainder of the GranCabrio line is, in fact, the powertrain. The convertible makes use of the identical 800-volt structure because the GranTurismo Folgore and options three electrical motors—one up entrance, two within the again—that mix to provide 751 hp. If that’s not sufficient, there’s additionally a short lived “MaxBoost” mode that pushes the entire as much as 818 horses, in line with Automobile and Driver. Each numbers are considerably larger than the 542 hp produced by the GranCabrio Trofeo’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6.

Maserati’s press launch doesn’t point out any efficiency numbers, however The Drive studies the automobile can dash from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, zero to 120 mph in 9 seconds, and hit a prime velocity of 181 mph. That final quantity comfortably makes the EV the quickest electrical convertible on the planet.

The convertible’s electrical motors get their juice from a T-shaped 83.0-kWh battery pack. Maserati estimates the EV could have a spread of 273 miles, although that quantity was doubtless reached utilizing Europe’s extra beneficiant WLTP check cycle. Battery capability will be taken from 20 to 80 p.c in simply 20 minutes when related to a DC quick charger. After all, we think about most GranCabrio Folgore house owners can be taking the convertible on weekend drives slightly than lengthy street journeys.

The convertible’s arrival implies that drivers now have three Folgore EVs to select from, together with the battery-powered GranTurismo and Grecale SUV (there’s additionally an electrical powerboat referred to as the Tridente). Maserati hasn’t stated when the GranCabrio Folgore will go on sale, nevertheless it appears prone to arrive earlier than the tip of the 12 months as a 2025 mannequin. We’ll doubtless have to attend till then to learn how a lot it’ll price however count on one thing nicely north of the 2024’s GranCabrio Trofeo’s $189,900 beginning worth.

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