Maserati’s 96-year history included numerous convertibles. Classics like the Mistral, Ghibli and Spyder hit the roads across the world. But all these models had one thing in common, they were all two-seater roadsters. The 2011 Maserati GranCabrio is the company’s first four-seater soft-top and we took the roofless sports car for a drive searching for the ultimate mix between an excellent appearance, GT performance, a wonderful sound track and four single seats.

Aimed directly at the American market Maserati is gambling its prestigious brand offering extra seating capacity hoping that it will prove to be a marketing winner with respect to the competition. Maserati is currently up against models from Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar. All these brands offer exclusive four-seater convertibles for people who love open-top driving. The GranCabrio is the third model in the Maserati lineup between the GranTurismo and the Quattroporte.

Read the complete road test here: Road Test: 2011 Maserati GranCabrio



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