impressive 830hp electric convertible!

impressive 830hp electric convertible!


The Italian manufacturer Maserati raises the curtain on its first 100% electric convertible with the GranCabrio Folgore, allowing you to enjoy up to 830 horsepower as the wind blows.

GranCabrio Folgore

After its first electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore (thunder or lightning in the language of Alain Prost) was launched in 2022, Maserati continues its lineup’s transition to electric with a convertible version of the coupe, dubbed the GranCabrio Folgore.. The canvas option allows the beauty to retain the coupe’s sculptural lines, but the various reinforcements add weight to 2260kg for the Folgore electric coupe (and only 1795kg for the V6 biturbo Trofeo) to 2340kg.

However, where the warm Trofeo shows 557hp, GranCabrio Folgore can rely on three engines (1 front and 2 back) with a power of 761hp, and even 830hp (610 kW) for a short period of time in a more efficient state. Maserati says it has used Formula E technology for its Folgore, in particular silicon carbon converters to improve center energy and improve performance.

Maserati GranCabrio Folgore favorite roads

The manufacturer specifies maximum performance with a torque of 1,350Nm, a top speed of 290 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. This remains slower than the GranTurismo Folgore (2.7s and 325km/h) or the Tesla Model S Plaid (2.1s and 322km/h), but you’ll be able to feel the wind caressing your sweet face, and it doesn’t matter. there is no price. Engineers have ensured that listening is still in focus by delivering the brand’s signature V8 sound through the on-board audio system. Some will appreciate the attention, and others may find it artificial (but this artifice remains entirely optional).

There are 4 seats inside the GranCabrio Folgore

Up to 447km of freedom

This new convertible showing a wide mouth ready to swallow tar greedily and the famous trident has. 92.5kWh battery (83kWh useful) which gives it a range of up to 447km in the WLTP cycle. So it will not be necessary to calculate long trips on the road without having to recharge, especially with a slightly heavy sole, but this car will certainly be more comfortable on the Riviera to go with class from the restaurant to the evening. . normal, all the time to allow the wind to adjust the hairstyle of the residents.

If the weather is not good, or if you are not in the mood to travel with your hair blowing in the wind, it will be possible to enjoy the closest bag and take shelter thanks to the electric hood that can be installed in 16 seconds.. At the first rays of the sun, the canvas will disappear in just 14 seconds.

The GranCabrio Folgore benefits from its 800V design and 270kW charging up to increasing fuel from 20 to 80% in just 18 minutes (in ideal condition and at 800V terminal). It will also be possible to recover the ability to reach 100 km in just 5 minutes. The device is meant to be luxurious and the driver will be able to count on a 12.3-inch main touchscreen with an Android Automotive-based system (CarPlay and Android Auto compatible), a secondary 8.8-inch screen and a digital instrument panel. 12.2-inch screen behind the steering wheel, head-up display, autonomous driving level 2, navigation and 360-degree camera.

There is no doubt that the list of options will be complete and that it will be possible to configure a model that perfectly suits your taste, as long as the budget is there, of course. It remains to be seen if the finesse will live up to the reputation.

if you are tempted, you will still have to show a little patience. Indeed, Maserati still does not give the price (it will definitely cost more than 200,000 euros) nor the official launch date.