Maserati Convertible Models:
Complete Guide to Past & Present

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What Maserati Convertible Models Are Available?

Maserati currently offers two convertible models: the GranCabrio and the MCPura Cielo.

The GranCabrio is a four-seat luxury grand tourer available in three variants, while the MCPura Cielo is a mid-engine supercar with a retractable glass roof. The MCPura was sold as the MC20 before Maserati renamed it for 2025.

Previous Maserati convertibles include earlier GranCabrio generations, GranTurismo convertibles, and historic Maserati Spyder models.

GranCabrio or MCPura Cielo

Both are convertibles, but they answer different questions. One carries four people across a state with the top down. The other is a mid-engine two-seater with a glass roof.

Specification GranCabrio Four-seat grand tourer MCPura Cielo Mid-engine supercar
Seating 2+2, usable rear seats 2, strict two-seater
Roof Folding fabric soft top Retractable glass, clear to opaque
Roof operation 14 sec, on the move up to 31 mph 12 sec, on the move
Engine layout Front-mid V6, or fully electric Mid-mounted Nettuno V6
Power 483 to 751 hp by trim 621 hp
0–60 mph 2.8 to 3.9 sec by trim 2.9 sec
Luggage Trunk plus rear seat space Front and rear compartments
Best for Open-top touring you can do every day Performance driving, two up
Starting MSRP $153,000 $281,000
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The Cielo was sold as the MC20 Cielo before Maserati renamed the car MCPura for 2025. Mechanically it is the same open-top supercar, and earlier examples still come through here — see certified pre-owned MC20 Cielo inventory.

Current Maserati Convertible Models

Maserati GranCabrio

The Maserati GranCabrio is the brand’s modern four-seat luxury convertible. It builds on the earlier GranCabrio (2010–2019) while introducing updated performance, technology, and everyday usability.

Available Variants

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Maserati MCPura Cielo

The Maserati MCPura Cielo is a mid-engine convertible focused on performance, balance, and open-air driving. It shares the Nettuno twin-turbo V6 and carbon fiber monocoque with the MCPura coupe.

Maserati renamed this car for 2025. It was sold as the MC20 Cielo from 2022, and the two are mechanically the same open-top supercar — so both names describe cars you may see on our lot. Earlier examples come through as certified pre-owned: browse CPO MC20 inventory.

  • Mid-engine layout for balance under braking and on corner exit
  • Retractable glass roof that switches between clear and opaque
  • Two seats, with luggage space front and rear
SEE MCPURA CIELO

Two different answers to the same problem

The GranCabrio folds a fabric top away under the rear deck, leaving nothing overhead. The MCPura Cielo keeps a glass panel above you even when it’s closed, and lets you switch that glass from clear to opaque.

GranCabrio

Folding fabric soft top

The view up
Time to open14 seconds
Operates while drivingUp to 31 mph
Overhead when closedInsulated fabric
Seating2+2

Because the top folds flat into the rear deck, the GranCabrio keeps usable rear seats and trunk space. It's the practical choice if the car has to do more than weekend duty.

MCPura Cielo

Retractable electrochromic glass

The view up
Time to open12 seconds
Operates while drivingYes
Overhead when closedGlass, clear or opaque
Seating2

Closed, the Cielo's roof is still glass. A polymer-dispersed liquid crystal layer turns it opaque on demand, so you get shade on a South Florida afternoon without losing the open feel.

The History of Maserati Convertibles

Maserati’s convertible history spans decades, from early grand touring roadsters to modern performance-focused designs. Earlier models were often branded as “Spyder” variants and helped shape Maserati’s identity through open-air Italian grand touring.

Modern era

These models marked Maserati’s return to consistent convertible production leading into the current GranCabrio era.

  • GranCabrio (2010–2019) — V8, four-seat grand tourer
  • GranCabrio Sport / MC — Sharper performance-focused variants of the same car
  • Spyder / GranSport Spyder (2001–2007) — V8, two-seater; the modern convertible platform
  • Biturbo Spyder (1984–1994) — Twin-turbo V6, two-seater; compact and short-wheelbase

Classic era

Earlier convertibles established Maserati’s reputation in open-top grand touring.

  • 3500 GT Spyder (1959–1964) — Inline-6, two-seater; one of Maserati’s first production convertibles
  • Mistral Spyder (1964–1969) — Inline-6, two-seater; clean design with balanced performance
  • Ghibli Spyder (1969–1973) — V8, two-seater; the icon of Maserati’s grand touring era

Rare and unusual

  • A6G/54 Frua Spyder (1950s) — Low-production coachbuilt model representing Maserati’s early design collaborations
  • Chrysler TC by Maserati (1989–1991) — A joint project combining Chrysler engineering with Maserati styling and finishing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Maserati currently offers the GranCabrio and the MC20 Cielo. The GranCabrio is a four-seat luxury convertible, while the MC20 Cielo is a mid-engine performance model with a retractable glass roof.

New Maserati convertibles typically range from around $170,000 to over $300,000, depending on the model and configuration. The GranCabrio starts at a lower price point, while the MC20 Cielo is positioned as a higher-performance option with a higher starting cost.

Typical Price Ranges

  • GranCabrio Modena – Starts around $170,000
  • GranCabrio Trofeo – Around $200,000+
  • GranCabrio Folgore – Around $200,000+
  • MC20 Cielo – Starts around $270,000+, with higher-priced builds exceeding $300,000

Yes, the GranCabrio is a four-seat convertible designed for comfort and longer drives, making it more practical than most high-performance convertibles.

The MC20 Cielo is a mid-engine convertible version of the MC20. It features a retractable glass roof and is built for performance, offering a more focused driving experience.

Maserati convertibles are built for performance and luxury. Reliability depends on maintenance, service history, and usage. Following scheduled service helps ensure consistent performance over time.

The GranCabrio focuses on comfort and everyday driving with four seats and a front-engine layout. The MC20 Cielo is a two-seat, mid-engine model designed for performance and precision.

Yes, models like the GranCabrio are designed for regular use, offering a balance of comfort and performance that works well for daily driving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Maserati currently offers the GranCabrio and the MCPura Cielo. The GranCabrio is a four-seat luxury convertible available in Modena, Trofeo and Folgore variants. The MCPura Cielo is a two-seat mid-engine model with a retractable glass roof.

Maserati renamed the MC20 to MCPura for the 2025 model year. It is the same mid-engine supercar with updated details, and the open-top version is still called Cielo. MC20 Cielo examples remain available through certified pre-owned inventory.

The GranCabrio Modena starts at $155,495, the Trofeo at $176,495, and the electric Folgore at $206,095. The MC20 Cielo starts at $281,000. Options, packages and Fuoriserie personalization move these figures considerably — see current pricing on in-stock cars.

Yes. All three GranCabrio variants are 2+2 convertibles with rear seats and trunk space. The MCPura Cielo is a strict two-seater, so the GranCabrio is the only current Maserati convertible that carries four.

The MCPura Cielo is the open-top version of Maserati’s mid-engine supercar. Rather than a fabric top it uses a retractable glass panel that stows in about 12 seconds, and the glass can be switched from clear to opaque while closed.

Maserati convertibles are built for performance and luxury. Reliability depends on maintenance, service history, and usage. Following scheduled service helps ensure consistent performance over time.

Seating and layout. The GranCabrio is a front-engine 2+2 grand tourer with a fabric top, built for distance. The MCPura Cielo is a mid-engine two-seater with a glass roof, built for pace. Full specifications are compared in the table above.

 

The GranCabrio is the more practical of the two, with rear seats, a usable trunk, and a top that operates at up to 31 mph. South Florida’s climate makes year-round open-top driving realistic — the main maintenance considerations are heat and salt air rather than cold. See our Maserati maintenance guide.

See a Maserati convertible in Fort Lauderdale

Comparing specs only goes so far. The difference between a four-seat grand tourer and a mid-engine two-seater is something you feel in the first mile.

Our showroom on N Federal Highway carries new GranCabrio and MCPura Cielo inventory, along with certified pre-owned MC20 Cielo and earlier GranCabrio generations. Listings update daily.

View new convertibles GranCabrio Modena, Trofeo, Folgore and MCPura Cielo View pre-owned convertibles Certified MC20 Cielo and earlier GranCabrio generations Schedule a test drive Pick a car and a time that works for you
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