Maserati GranCabrio Review

Maserati the Italian car manufacturer has been known to develop top class racing cars. The company will now be launching its fleet of cars in the Indian automobile market. The Maserati cars will be launched in the country in 2010.

Maserati GranCabrio Specifications

The Maserati GranCabrio review indicates that the car comes with a 4.7L V8 petrol engine. This engine can deliver power of 441 bhp at 7000 rpm along with peak torque of 490 Nm at 4750 rpm. The car also has 6-speed automatic gear transmission system. The top speed of the car is 283 km/hr and the car can reach 0 to 100 km/hr in 4.2 seconds.

The length of the car is 4881 mm and its width is 2056mm while its height is 1353mm. The car can fit 4 individuals easily. The Maserati GranCabrio being a sport vehicle has stiffer suspension and the gear changes occur quickly. The turning circle of the car is 12.30 metres and the car has boot space of 260 litres. The kerb weight of the car is 1980 kgs and it has fuel tank limit of 75 litres.

Maserati GranCabrio Mileage

The mileage figures for the car on Indian roads are not known.

Maserati GranCabrio Interiors

The Maserati GranCabrio interiors reflect the exquisite craftsmanship and this includes seats upholstered with Poltrona Frau Leather. The seats are plush and extremely soft. Prospective buyers have the option of selecting from 10 shades for the interiors and the shades can be selected to bend with the dashboard, seats and steering wheel. The buttons on steering wheel as well as the dashboard are surrounded in chrome embellishment. The cabin has hand crafted wood detailing in places. The fabric hood can open and close in just 28 seconds. The car has climate control feature and state of art navigation system as well.

Maserati GranCabrio Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include airbags, isofix fixings to hold the child seats, antilock brake system and electronic brake force distribution feature. The car has extendable roll bars designed behind rear seats and can be activated in emergency situations in just 190 milliseconds.

Maserati GranCabrio Price and design variations

The price of the car starts at around Rs 1.50 crore and the car is available in a single design variation.

Maserati GranCabrio Colors

The car will be available in 14 colors

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Maserati Quattroporte Review

The Maserati Quattroporte car is similar to sports car and has all the features associated with luxury sedans. The car has a powerful Ferrari sourced engine and the interiors are top class. The car is delivered with an option of customisation as per the needs of customers. The car is expected to be introduced in the Indian market around October 2010.

Maserati Quattroporte Specification

The Maserati Quattroporte car is considered to be one of the topmost exotic cars available in the international market. The car comes with a 4244 cc, V6 petrol engine and this engine can deliver power of 401 bhp along with torque of 460 Nm at 2400 rpm. The top speed of the car is 275 km/hr. The car can reach 0 to 100 km/hr in just 5.5 seconds.

The car comes with automatic transmission and paddle shifters are mounted on the steering wheel. While the car offers smooth handling on the whole the firm suspension settings of the car may be regarded by some as too stiff. The car is not suitable for hard cornering. The Maserati Quattroporte review indicates that the car is 5000 mm long and its width is 1690 mm while its height is 1525 mm.

The front and rear weight distribution of the car is 49 and 51 percent and this makes the car feel agile and ensures that it can be handled with great ease. The engine can gather momentum quickly but the Brembo brakes are extremely effective and can bring the vehicle to halt easily. The kerb weight of the car is 1970 kgs and it has fuel tank capacity of 90 litres.

Maserati Quattroporte Mileage

The mileage figures for the car on Indian roads are not known as yet.

Maserati Quattroporte Interiors

The interiors of the car are remarkable and offer as many as ten upholstery colors, exotic wood trims and as many as 11 options of leather piping. The car has luxurious Italian leather upholstery and the seats are power adjustable. Some individuals may find headroom limited within the car and this is particularly true for taller individuals. The car as expected has several high end features and these include climate control through a new interface. The car also has high end entertainment options and navigation system. However it is important to note that certain problems and difficulties have been identified with the navigation system. The car has CD/MP3/DVD player, digital music storage, Bluetooth, voice activation, satellite radio and Ipod integration. The controls however seem confusing and cluttered at times.

Maserati Quattroporte Safety features

The Maserati Quattroporte car comes with safety features that include front seat airbags, front as well as side airbags and anti lock brake system. The car is also equipped with full length head curtain airbags and stability control. The car also has tire pressure monitoring system.

Maserati Quattroporte Price and design variations

The price of the car is Rs 1.25 crore and the car is available in a single design variation.

Maserati Quattroporte Colors

The colors in which the car will be available in the Indian market are not known as yet.

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