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2024 Maserati GranCabrio

Maserati has revealed its new powerful sports convertible, the Maserati GranCabrio. The car combines tradition and innovation, raw engineering and Italian elegance.

The Maserati GranCabrio is designed for optimal comfort, and most of the cabriolet’s body is shared with the GranTurismo model, but the rear part has been redesigned and contains some unique aesthetic details. It is available in five different colors and is equipped with the Trofeo equipment kit which includes sports bumpers, lots of carbon and a set of black multi-spoke rims. The fabric soft top can be folded in 14 seconds even at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

The cockpit is equipped with a 12.2-inch instrument cluster, an optional head-up display and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and there’s also an 8.8-inch touchscreen for air conditioning control. Additional equipment includes a Sonus Faber sound system with 13 speakers. Customers can optionally order up to 16 speakers with a power of 1,060W. For a better open-top driving experience, the Maserati GranCabrio has neck warmers for the driver and front passenger, and an optional windshield that reduces turbulence in the cabin is available.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 Netuno twin-turbo engine with 550 hp (410 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 316 km/h (196 mph).

Also, there could be a version with 490 hp (365 kW) and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque, but there is no confirmation for now. The arrival of the all-electric GranCabrio Folgore model, which will be driven by three electric motors with a total power of 761 hp (567 kW), is also expected soon.

Source: Maserati

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2025 McLaren Artura Spider

The McLaren Artura Spider is the new powerful car in the British car manufacturer’s fleet. It brings a number of aerodynamic improvements, 690 hp, and McLaren considers this model to be the most economical car in the fleet.

Artura Spider is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 690 hp (515 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the 1,457 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.0 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 8.4, and 300 km/h (186 mph) in 21.6 seconds, with a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). It is equipped with a 7.4 kWh battery that provides a range of 33 km (21 miles).

The Spider is 62 kg heavier than the Coupe model, and the company states that the difference is in the weight of the roof, which can be folded in 11 seconds at a speed of 50 km/h. The car is equipped with improved suspension, a new exhaust system (sport exhaust system is optional), new tailpipes, and has better handling.

In addition to improving aerodynamics, McLaren has also improved the cooling of the engine and brakes, and the ducts leading to the brake system allow for better and more consistent performance of the carbon-ceramic brakes at high speeds.

Inside, the driver-oriented interior is equipped with luxurious materials, a steering wheel free of buttons and controls, a functional driver’s display that hosts controls to select Handling and Powertrain modes with a stealth mode that hides non-essential content, reducing distractions and promoting full concentration on the road ahead . Customers can choose between Clubsport seats and electrically adjustable, heated comfort seats with memory.

Source: McLaren

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2025 MG3

Chinese company MG Motor (SAIC) has revealed the new generation of the most popular Chinese car in the UK, the MG3. This is a B-segment car that will now be available to all buyers in Europe, not just British buyers as it was before.

The car has a very aggressive front end design, with large air intakes. The front lights contribute to the dynamic look of this model, and the rear part has an attractive diffuser that gives the car a sporty look. With a length of 4.11 meters, it is equal to the size of the current Škoda Fabia. Customers will be able to choose from seven different body colors. It is equipped with a carbon fiber front splitter, alloy wheels, and many other components that it shares with the MG4 and the MG Cyberster sports car. The weight of the MG3 is 1,250 kg.

Inside, a 7-inch instrument panel and a 10.25-inch central touchscreen adorn the cabin of this model. It is equipped with an upgraded iSmart infotainment system, navigation, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an audio system with six speakers with Bluetooth connection, four USB ports, front and rear parking sensors, MG Pilot technology, which includes a lane keeping system, a system lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, collision warning and a system that warns of traffic jams. More luxurious versions will come with heated leather-trimmed seats, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel and a 360-degree camera. The new MG3 is available in three versions: Standard, Comfort and Luxury. The MG3 is a small car, but it’s still big enough to seat four passengers and offer a generous 293 liters of luggage space.

When it comes to the powertrain, the MG3 will be powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine combined with an electric motor with a total output of 192 hp (143 kW). Power is sent to the front wheels via a 3-speed automatic transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds with a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph).

The car should cost around 20,000 euros, and it will come with a 7-year warranty or 150,000 kilometers.

Source: MG