2018 Maserati GranTurismo On Schedule; GranCabrio To Be Axed - Top Speed
With Maserati all about sales volume after launching the successful Ghibli and Quattroporte, it’s no wonder that Wester wants to keep the momentum going. It’s probable that the new GranTurismo will be equipped with a version of the twin-turbocharged, 3. 8-liter V-8 currently used in the Quattroporte GTS, likely paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF – especially... Don’t fret about Harald Wester’s decision though, as Maserati will not remain without a convertible in its lineup. Continue reading to learn more about the next Maserati GranTurismo. Why it matters Now that Maserati is in the big league sales-wise, with almost six times more cars sold in 2014 than in 2012, the carmaker’s upcoming destiny should be one of continuous growth. Sure, the Alfieri is said to get a convertible version a year after launch, and it would probably steal some customers from the not-much-larger but more expensive GranCabrio. If Maserati markets them to be distinctive enough, people will buy it. Keep in mind that the somewhat similarly styled Ghibli and Quattroporte are based on the same platform,. Source: www.topspeed.com
