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Under the bonnet of the GranCabrio Sport lies a mighty engine with prodigious power and a deep,
sonorous note to match. This glorious 4.7-litre V8 delivers 450 HP at 7,000 rpm, and 520 N•m
of torque. The camshafts on the intake side are fitted with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve
Timing), and the single timing chain makes the engine exceptionally reliable and quiet. The DLC
(Diamond-Like Coating) of the camshaft lobes mean very low friction levels, which in turn means
improved efficiency overall. The GranCabrio Sport features a 6-speed transmission with a choice
of five operating modes: Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Manual Normal, Manual Sport and Ice. Selecting
Auto Sport mode activates the MC Auto Shift function and the best possible performance:
acceleration from 0 – 62 mph in just 5.0 seconds. In addition, it includes electronic double-
declutching when downshifting and features extra long Trofeo Design paddles, which were
developed specifically for this model.
THE IRRESISTIBLE APPEAL
OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
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