Performance Review: Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 - [2017]

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 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve 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 Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 454 bhp (338 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 384 lb-ft (520.6 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 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 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (254.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranCabrio.

The Maserati GranCabrio has a Power to weight ratio of 229.2 bhp per ton and 193.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 GranCabrio competing with the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (254.2 bhp per ton) or the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 991 (254.0 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 193.9 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 2003 BMW 5 Series 530d E60 (218.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1965 Ford Falcon 2nd Gen Sprint Hardtop 289 V8 4-Speed (218.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.0 secs, this made the Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the or the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 (4.80 secs). This Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the and the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranCabrio and the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranCabrio on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.46 secs @ 101.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (13.40 secs), the 2006 Mercedes G Class G 55 AMG Kompressor (13.41 secs), and the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (13.41 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 179mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 GranCabrio equals the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (190 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 then how about the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (190 mph), the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (190 mph), or the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (190 mph).

Related Links:

2017 GranCabrio Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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