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1、Luxury and elegance combined in the form of the Quattroporte. Unmatched style and performance as is the case of the GranTurismo. The thrill of shared open-air motoring of the GranCabrio.THE QUEENS CAR : MASERATITHE HISTORY OF MASERATIThe company of Maserati have a long history .1914 ,Maserati was es
2、tablished by four brothers , in Cologne Italy . and produced the first car Tipo26 in 1926 engine The engine on the Maserati GranCabrio is an eight cylinder, 4691cc V90 capable of developing 440 bhp at 7000 rpm and with a peak torque of 490 Nm at 4750 rpm. Transmission The Maserati GranCabrio feature
3、s a six- speed, ZF automatic transmission with a hydraulic torque converter to give extremely fluid gear shifts while maintaining the characteristics of the sporty V8 engine.Exhaust The engine noise is emphasised by the sports exhaust managed by the by-pass valve. Pushing the Sport button opens the
4、pneumatic valves if the car is on the move and the engine above 3000 rpm. This means that the engine can be exploited to the full, giving a rewarding engine roar. ChassisThe weight distribution on the Maserati GranCabrio is slightly biased towards the rear with 49% over the front and 51% over the ba
5、ck with the hood up. With the hood down, the front-rear split is 48-52%.The chassis was developed to provide maximum stiffness even without a roof. The result is that the Maserati GranCabrio is able to offer the same driving pleasure as any quality closed-top car.Suspension The Maserati GranCabrio i
6、s fitted with the electronically controlled Skyhook suspension as standard. This system employs dampers with an aluminium body that continually adjust the damping. This solution means that the set up adapts instantly to the driving style and the road conditions to offer the utmost in on-board comfor
7、t.Hood The Maserati GranCabrios canvas hood was a technological as well as aesthetic choice. The soft top solution means a lower centre of gravity because the bottom of the car is heavier. This enhances the cars dynamic handling. The hood weighs only 65kg and the materials, mechanism, its operation time and stowage are all top quality. The GranCabrio transforms from a splendid coup into a cabriolet in just 28 seconds if the car is travelling up to 30 km/h.
