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Soleil Anadi and Maserati GranCabrio Sport – Click either image for high-res galleries

We knew something looked familiar about the Soleil Anadi. We’re not talking about the Corvette styling cues that clearly shine through. No, there was something in the back(ground) of our minds that gave us a feeling of deja-vu. And then it hit us: it must have arrived at the same dock as the Maserati GranCabrio Sport. On the same day. With the clouds standing perfectly still.

Given that the Soleil Anadi is set to be unveiled next week in Monaco, one’s bound to be parked next to a Maserati at some point. We just didn’t realize that when it is, it’ll be a tearful reunion of sorts.

Gallery: 2012 Soleil Anadi

2012 Soleil Anadi

Gallery: Maserati GranCabrio Sport

Soleil Anadi, Maserati GranCabrio arrive at the same dock? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Maserati

Maserati GranCabrio Sport

Maserati GranCabrio Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery

When the Maserati GranTurismo made its debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, it came equipped with a 400-horsepower, 4.2-liter V8 made by Ferrari. A year later, Maserati shoehorned a larger 4.7-liter unit under the GT’s hood, boasting 434 horsepower. But when the GranCabrio – known as the GranTurismo Convertible in the United States – hit the market, the Modense automaker opted to skip the smaller engine and go straight for the 4.7 from the S. Now the Trident marque is doing one better with the new GranCabrio Sport.

Due to be unveiled in Geneva, the top-spec four-seat convertible packs an upgraded version of the 4.7-liter V8. 450 horsepower are driven through the same ZF six-speed auto as the standard model, but re-calibrated with the MC Auto Shift programming for quicker response. The Skyhood active suspension has also been optimized, along with the upgraded brakes, and as you can see from the images in the gallery below, the automaker has also applied a number of sporty touches to the styling as well. You can read the full press release after the jump

Gallery: Maserati GranCabrio Sport

[Source: Maserati]

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Maserati to present more powerful GranCabrio Sport in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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