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Pneumatic bypass valve system
Thanks to the shape of the tailpipes and the pneumatic exhaust bypass valves, the GranCabrio
Sport produces a rich, deep and throaty sound that is worthy of its race-bred heritage. In
‘Normal’ mode the valves are kept closed, forcing the exhaust gases to travel a long way before
discharge. This means that when they finally leave the system, they have lost much of their
energy and clamorous turbulence. However, at a touch on the ‘Sport’ button above 2,500 rpm,
the valves are opened and the flow of gases is directed along a path that leads straight out into
the exhaust pipes, thus generating that marvellous Maserati sound.
Transmi ss ion
The GranCabrio Sport inherits its six-speed transmission from the acclaimed Quattroporte
Sport GT S. This gearbox offers a choice of five operating modes: Auto Normal, Auto Sport,
Manual Normal, Manual Sport and Ice. Selecting Auto or Manual Sport mode activates the MC
Auto Shift function and the highest possible performance: acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in just
5.2 seconds.The driver is provided with full information about the transmission on the display
in the centre of the instrument panel, whilst for manual gearshifts the car has extra long ‘Trofeo
Design’ paddles, which have been developed specifically for this model.
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