Between the lights and the shadows, the GranCabrio Folgore has already set a record

Many lights are gathering (or rather burning, considering the sound of thunder that accompanied the recent launch of the “shiny” product), but also many shadows on the present and the future of Maserati. Recurring breaks now redundancy fund for 200 workers in Modena of the brand, and decrease in sales – only 349 cars were registered in Italy in March, a decrease of 25.8% compared to the same month a year ago – represents a worrying history at the beginning of electrical conductivity, which itself raises a few doubts. Beyond its future development in the history of Maserati, with 110 years full of sporting, image and business achievements, which began with Day of Thunder It is still a brand new page but no less interesting.

With the launch of GranCabrio Folgorewhich joins the Grecale Folgore (the first fully electric Trident SUV) and the GranTurismo Folgore, which was the first model in traction that uses 100% batteries, Maserati is officially entering that new direction which – he says. David GrassoMaserati CEO – “the first pass in 2025 of the super sports MC20 Folgore will lead to the full electrification of the entire Trident range by 2028”.

The strategic vision that Maserati had already announced at the beginning of 2024 and which includes a growth plan aimed at achieving sustainable profitability in the long term. “A program – underlined Grasso – that takes into account the constant evolution of the brand and its products. The situation in which the Trident range remains entirely designed, developed and produced in Italy, with Modena and the historic Viale Ciro Menotti factory at the heart of this era a new mobility challenge.”

The label of Folgore Day, well printed in the pages of the future history of Trident – was remembered at the event in Rimini. name “Made for Thunder” (made of lightning) when The new all-electric GranCabrio – marks the beginning of a new journey for Maserati and for the luxury segment customers that the Trident’s 100% battery-powered version is aimed squarely at. A program dedicated to this market of ever-increasing innovation and exclusivity, where new and future Maserati products will work to continue to guarantee the unique essence of the brand – made up of cars that have always been synonymous with modern, refined technology. elegance, refined and original craftsmanship, impeccable and unique functionality – but also being new signs of profound changes taking place in the market.

The GranCabrio Folgore is produced in Mirafiori and he will be able to boast a record of being perfect the first electric car offered with a lower list price than a similar hot model: the figures are not yet official but 210,000 euros should actually be the price of the GranCabrio Folgore. and 235 thousand for the gasoline-powered model. Further proof of the fact that Maserati will do everything (and even more) to push the battery-powered version, which is difficult to pass to purists of the brand.

However, the first electric four-seater convertible in its reference segment has no intention of abandoning Maserati’s usual sporty and dynamic character. It does this using the Folgore battery propulsion system based on Volt 800 technology and three powerful 300 kW permanent magnet motors, which were developed by the Trident company with modern technical solutions derived from Formula E. The new Trident cabin moving thanks. for the battery, produced at the Mirafiori Battery Hub plant in Turin, which has a nominal capacity of 92.5 kWh and a discharge capacity of 610 kW, to allow power to the wheels of approximately 760 HP and a maximum torque of 1,350 Nm. Despite the very high performance, as shown by 0-100 in 2.8 seconds and a top speed (without limitations) of 290 km / h, the autonomy of the GranCabrio Folgore is 419-447 km, according to Wltp permission.

As in the Granturismo Folgore, Maserati has also raised the standard for an electric car in the GranCabrio without compromising between luxury and performance. This is the case of a system that offers the possibility to enjoy an ‘open air’ electric ride without worrying about charging. Once you select a destination and start driving, the Gran Cabrio’s ‘intelligent’ navigation system guides you to your destination without any intermediate stops or, if you exceed the range, automatically suggests charging stations and times. This vehicle has a DC booster that acts as an ‘adapter/voltage booster’ between the 800 Volt vehicle battery and any 400 Volt DC charging station. The GranCabrio Folgore guarantees four real seats and the comfort needed to face long journeys. This is also in front of the soft top which takes up less space when folded leaving room for luggage for four people. The luxurious multi-layer fabric roof can also be operated when moving up to 50 km/h and opens in just 14 seconds.