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World premieres of new 490-CV GranCabrio and one-of-akind GranCabrio Trofeo ONE of ONE – THE I. C. E.
The new 490-CV Maserati GranCabrio was unveiled at The I. C. E. St. Moritz on Friday, February 21, 2025. This engine, which is already available on the GranTurismo, combines the performance and comfort of the coupe with open-air driving.
Also unveiled was the one-of-a-kind GranCabrio Trofeo ONE of ONE – THE I. C. E., designed as part of the Maserati Fuoriserie customisation programme.
Maserati offers the most comprehensive range ever for its convertible, capturing the essence of the open-air“ Italian grand tourer” and the brand’ s performance heritage. The convertible is available with a twin-turbo engine in both 490-CV and 550-CV Trofeo versions, as well as a 100 % electric Folgore powertrain.
The GranCabrio on display at The I. C. E. in the Engadin region of Switzerland, wass presented in Verde Giada with black brake callipers and 20-inch front and 21-inch rear Crio( Imola) diamond-cut gloss black wheels. The interior features icecoloured perforated full-grain leather seats with the Maserati Trident embroidered on the headrests. The GranCabrio also boasts a 19-speaker Sonus faber high premium sound system, 3D carbon-fibre finishes and adaptive full LED headlights with a dark finish.
This version of the GranCabrio is a style icon and the perfect interpreter of the purest performance thanks to refined details such as the retractable soft top for an open-air experience. Its spacious four seats ensure comfort even on long journeys.
Powered by a 490-CV 3.0-litre V6 Nettuno Twin Turbo engine, it reaches speeds of 300 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4 seconds.
As with the Trofeo, the 490-CV also comes with all-wheel drive( AWD) as standard and air suspension, to ensure the utmost performance without sacrificing comfort in full“ granturismo” spirit, even in the open air.
The Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Trofeo range now offers a new Sports Exhaust system for customers seeking a more intense, sporty driving experience. Available to order at official Maserati dealerships, the Sports Exhaust amplifies the iconic Maserati sound, emphasizing the brand’ s racing heritage and delivering a purer, more exhilarating exhaust note.
The Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo ONE of ONE, the I. C. E., was unveiled at the 2025 I. C. E. St. Moritz to embody Italian luxury. This exclusive car, part of the Maserati Fuoriserie customization program, was created specifically for the event. Its bespoke exterior features an exclusive“ Ice Liquid” tri-coat paint, a luxurious three-layer color reminiscent of the frozen lake where the car was first presented. The exterior is completed with specific badges, Gloss White contrasting side air intakes, forged wheels with Astreo design and gloss blue brake callipers. The customisation is finished off with a Blue Marine soft top, which opens to reveal an ice-coloured leather interior and 3D touch carbon-fibre finishes.
So if you’ re looking for a stylish way to drive your family from Nice along the coast into the Italian Riviera then perhaps this is one of the best options? www. abrbuzz. co. za 23 MARCH 2025