Tuned Maserati cabrio released

Supercharger lifts power output of Maserari GranCabrio to 600hp.

Maserati's GranCabrio has never been short in the power or sound stakes, but German tuner Novitec has upped the ante with its 600hp Tridente take on the Italian drop-top.

The 4.7-litre V8 engine is uprated with a supercharger to push power to 600hp and top speed up to 300km/h. As well as the supercharger, there's a new exhaust system, injectors and reprogrammed engine mapping.

Together, the modifications cost €19,900 and help cut the 0-100km/h time to just 4.5 seconds. Included in the price are 21-inch front and 22-inch rear wheels, as well as Novitec's bodykit that comprises a new front spoiler and carbon fibre grille. There are also side skirts and a new rear diffuser is an optional extra.

Uprated sports suspension is also part of the Tridente kit and the suspension can be raised or lowered electrically by 40mm to tailor it to road conditions.

Novitec also offers upgrades for the Maserati's interior in leather or Alcantara, but these changes are separate to the Tridente performance upgrade.

Published on: April 13, 2011