[masaratijohnny]

Hi all im back in the market for a gran turismo convertible


besides the sport /mc

what is the difference from a
2010-2011-2012 convertible?

Looked online for 20 min havent really found anything.
Used car dealer says nothing is different , but dont know if i believe him.

thx!!

[bigsteve]

i dont think there are any changes to the standard convertible form 11 to 12 the main issue is the newer sport convertible model which gets 10 more horsepower 20 nm of torque,stiffer antiroll bars, updated skyhook suspension, new seats, fastewr gear changes, improved exhaust sound when in sport mode,some external detailing. Although slightly more expensive than the standard convertible all the reports I read say it is a better car and worth the extra. Check out the EVo and Autocar video tests on Youtube for good info.

I was impressed with the reports on the convertibal sport and after a test drive I ordered one which arrives next wednesday.

Cheers

[masaratijohnny]

thx for all that info ,

but i am looking for a lower price car $110,000-$120,000
and thats a low milage 2010-2011


and the S is 2012 with a bigger pricetag.

but you said "some external detailing " is different?

can anyone give me info on how much of a difference i.e. pics?

i cant really find any difference on the web pics ive seen.

thx

[GTJoe]

Between the 2010 and 11 convertible, there are virtually no changes. Perhaps some updated Nav software or somethings like that.

[royalpar1]

HUGE difference in the CAR ! Having had both, I can tell you that the Sport, has got a sound that is OMG. The car has slightly more HP, which you do feel, the exhaust and the suspension is way better. I loved my 2011, but when I heard what the 2012 sounded like , it had me at ignition. Rene, turned on the Car, in the showroom and I traded on the Spot. Go FTL FM !

[michaeladler]

Originally Posted by royalpar1

HUGE difference in the CAR ! Having had both, I can tell you that the Sport, has got a sound that is OMG. The car has slightly more HP, which you do feel, the exhaust and the suspension is way better. I loved my 2011, but when I heard what the 2012 sounded like , it had me at ignition. Rene, turned on the Car, in the showroom and I traded on the Spot. Go FTL FM !

Same thing happened to me when I compared my 4.7 QP S to the 4.7 QP SPORT GT S-I was had at idle! Huge difference in exhaust sound plus more HP and I was sold...

[bigsteve]

MaseratiJohnny you asked what the external differences are between the standard and new sport cabios. basically they are as follows - air diffuser winglets on ends of front bumper, new side skirts below doors, handles in body colour, trim around cabin is in black not chrome, new chioce of astro wheels, single oval exhaust each side instead of 2 round pipes. Check out the EVO video review on youtube as he highlights all the changes.

Cheers