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We love the Maserati GranTurismo. We love convertibles. So then, it's pretty safe to assume that this new car -- the Maserati GranCabrio -- will find its affection amongst our staff, as well.

Set for an official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, the GranCabrio takes Maserati's already hot GranTurismo coupe a step further by removing the conventional roof in favor of a soft top, but still keeping the car in a proper two-plus-two configuration. As for power, Maserati's 433-horsepower, 4.7-liter V-8 (from the GranTurismo S) is standard fare, mated to a ZF six-speed automatic. Look for this car to hit dealers next Spring.

There aren't a whole lot of scrumptious details, but click through the post to read Maserati's own words about the GranCabrio.

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Today, Maserati announced it would debut the new Maserati GranTurismo MC during the FIA GT Media Days at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. The GranTurismo MC is based on the Maserati GranTurismo S, and the Concept debuted last September at Monza in Italy, and appeared at the Paris Motor Show. It features a 4.5-liter V-8 engine, of which the output has not yet been disclosed.

Maserati will sell a limited series of the GranTurismo MC, beginning in October, for drivers who wish to race in the 2010 GT4 European Cup and the national series. The price should be around 135,000 Euros, the current equivalent of almost $181,000 U.S.

View the Maserati GranTurismo MC in the gallery above, or scroll down to read the official press release.

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Currently, the Maserati GranTurismo S is only available with a paddle-shift gearbox, but the Maser folks have just let out the word that a fully-automatic GranTurismo S will be making its way to the Geneva Motor Show next month.

Powering the GranTurismo S Automatica will be the 4.7-liter V-8 found in the standard GTS which produces 433 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of torque. The automatic transmission will be a six-speed ZF unit. Specific Automatica enhancements include under-door mini-skirts, twenty-inch Trident wheels, and a broadened equipment package including Bluetooth technology and a standard iPod interface.

We'll have the full details from Geneva next month, but in the meantime, click through the post to read Maserati's own words about the GranTurismo S Automatica.

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In true Italian manner, the U.S. version of the Alfa Romeo 8C has already run in to some problems. It turns out that an incorrect torque setting on the front and rear suspension upper and lower ball joint nuts is forcing Maserati to recall U.S. domestic market 8Cs as well as the Gran Turismos and Quattroportes from 2008. A total of 7912 vehicles.

Buyers are advised to not brush this aside as “character,” because if the ball joint nuts were to ever come loose, problems ranging from steering vibration to complete separation of the steering arm may result. Either way, the "loss of steering capability" is certainly not to be taken lightly.

Recalls should begin next month, though customers may contact Maserati for more information.

+ Autoblog: Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione being recalled over ball joints

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The Detroit Auto Show is just a few weeks away, so many manufacturers are starting to send out preview information so we know what to expect at the show. Maserati is no different, and they've just released some details about the Quattroporte Sport GT S which will be debuting in Detroit. Based on the restyled 2009 Quattroporte, the Sport GT S ups the 4.7-liter V-8's power to 433 horsepower, mostly thanks to a tuned exhaust system. A reworked transmission also allows for sportier driving, as do a modified suspension system with stiffer springs and a lower ride height.

Visually, there's not a whole lot that separates this car from a standard Quattroporte Sport GT, save titanium-colored headlight surrounds and a black grille. Inside, there's a pair of Maserati's M-design sport seats with perforated Alcantara and leather, as well as a titanium-colored dash material in place of the standard wood trim.

Click through the post to read Maserati's press release and stay tuned for the official launch at the Detroit show.

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Maserati is planning to bring a hardcore, racing tuned version of its effortlessly beautiful GranTurismo coupe to the Paris Motor Show next week, called the MC Corse Concept.
 
Suitable for those Maser buyers who’re more interested in racing than posing in their Italian supercars, the Corse offers quite a few meaningful upgrades over the standard car. The most obvious difference from the outside is the new aero package that the car wears, including a prominent front splitter that is said to purposefully funnel air to the revised and enlarged rear spoiler, keeping the Corse firmly planted on the track. The racing concept has also been lightened – Maserati specifies that the MC Corse weights less than 1400 Kilograms or 3086 pounds – and draws more power from its 4.7-liter V-8, now rated at 450 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque.

Various additional scoops, creases, and a racy white livery complete the Corse package, and ensure that the Maserati stand will be buzzing at the Paris show. Check out the car in the gallery above.

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We at Winding Road and NextAutos frequently get the chance to sample luxury offerings from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, et cetera. And while all of those German manufacturers make wonderful vehicles, it’s a rare occasion that some Italian blood works its way into our test fleet. Our Maserati Quattroporte test car proved to be a sporty, elegant cruiser, and can turn heads in a way that none of the German automakers can.

Click through to read what all of our staffers had to say about the Quattroporte.