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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati GranCabrio Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati GranCabrio MC 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 1973 kgs (4349 lbs) this makes the Maserati GranCabrio MC 4.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 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 2017 Dodge Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker (255.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranCabrio.

The Maserati GranCabrio has a Power to weight ratio of 230.1 bhp per ton and 194.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 GranCabrio competing with the 2017 Dodge Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker (255.1 bhp per ton) or the 1999 Ford Mustang FR 500 (255.0 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 194.6 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 2004 Audi A6 RS6 Avant Plus 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (219.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Dodge Challenger 5.7 V8 R/T (219.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.9 secs, this made the Maserati GranCabrio MC 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the or the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs). This Maserati GranCabrio MC 4.7 V8 is also faster than 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 and the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (4.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranCabrio and the 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranCabrio on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.44 secs @ 101.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport (13.38 secs), the 2007 Toyota Aurion TRD 3.5 V6 Supercharged (13.38 secs), and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (13.38 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Maserati GranCabrio MC 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 181mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 GranCabrio equals the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S (192 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio MC 4.7 V8 then how about the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S (192 mph), the 2007 Nissan Skyline R35 GTR (192 mph), or the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (193 mph).

Related Links:

2017 GranCabrio Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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