2024 Maserati GranCabrio spy shots

Maserati launched a new generation of its GranTurismo for the 2024 model year, and now the car's convertible body style has been spotted testing as a prototype.

To be called the GranCabrio (the previous generation was called a GranTurismo Convertible in the U.S.), the drop-top launches later this year, also as a 2024 model. The coupe goes on sale this spring priced from $174,000, and the convertible should sell at a premium.

The prototype points to the new GranCabrio featuring a soft-top roof, just like its predecessor. The roof's profile and the shape of the side windows appear almost identical to the previous model.

Like the coupe, the convertible will be offered in Modena, Trofeo, and Folgore grades. The Modena is a more luxurious, lifestyle-oriented option, while the Trofeo is aimed at sporty types. The Folgore is an electric option, the name taken from the Italian word for “lightning.”

In the coupe, the Modena and Trofeo grades come with Maserati's twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 shared with the MC20 supercar, albeit with less power and minus the dry-sump lubrication system. The Maserati-designed V-6 delivers 490 hp in the Modena and 550 hp in the Trofeo. In both cases, the car will have an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.

The Folgore comes with a three-motor powertrain (one at the front and two at the rear) generating a combined 760 hp and providing all-wheel drive. Powering the motors is a 92.5-kwh battery that Maserati said will deliver a competitive range. Expect an EPA-rated figure of between 250 and 300 miles. An 800-volt architecture means the car can charge quickly on a DC fast charger.

The GranCabrio should feature the same or similar specs.

With the arrival of the GranCabrio, Maserati will have two open-top models in its lineup. The other is the MC20 Cielo, which comes with a retractable glass roof.