2013 Maserati GranCabrio MC Upgrades Just 3 Models

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Maserati has unveiled its newest model, Maserati unveiled the Maserati GranCabrio MC Stradale at the Paris Auto Show back in 2010 and now. The car receives several upgrades including a lighter body, faster shifting, and tuned suspension, opening the door for something very special in their line-up.  Despite offering just three models, Maserati has been able to spin upwards of half a dozen different variants to sate its buyers. Next up, is the more performance-oriented GranCabrio MC convertible and makes its sales debut on the US market, it will be priced at about $150,000.

The Italian automaker has yet to reveal much detail about the new GranCabrio MC, but expect to see most of its content copied over from the coupe. Inspired and encouraged by the considerable success of the GranTurismo MC Stradale, Compared with the base GranCabrio and GranCabrio Sport, the MC is 1.9 inches longer and wears the more-aggressive front and rear fascias and more prominent rear spoiler from the GranTurismo MC.

2013 Maserati GranCabrio MC rear three quarter Maserati has yet to detail any of the powertrain upgrades for the GranCabrio MC, but the coupe version gains an extra 11 hp and 15 lb-ft of torque from the 4.7-liter Ferrari-derived V-8 engine for a total of 444 hp and 376 lb-ft. European models will likely utilize a nifty six-speed sequential manual gearbox.

At least in coupe guise, the MC Stradale is also lighter (110kg or 242 pounds) than the "Sport" model and also features faster gear changes from the MC Race Shift electro-actuated transmission and more hardcore suspension settings.

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