Performance Review: Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati GranCabrio Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Maserati GranCabrio has a 4691cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The GranCabrio shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GranCabrio's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1980 kgs (4365 lbs) this makes the Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati GranCabrio shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 376 lb-ft (509.7 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati GranCabrio you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS (249.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranCabrio.

The Maserati GranCabrio has a Power to weight ratio of 224.2 bhp per ton and 189.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 GranCabrio competing with the 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS (249.0 bhp per ton) or the 1995 Caterham Super 7 1.6 16v (249.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati GranCabrio generating around 189.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Audi R8 5.2 V10 Spyder (214.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (214.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranCabrio and the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranCabrio on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.56 secs @ 100.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L (13.50 secs), the 1993 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR (13.51 secs), and the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 (13.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 177mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 GranCabrio equals the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 then how about the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph), the 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (188 mph), or the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (188 mph).

Related Links:

2011 GranCabrio Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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