Maserati GranCabrio for Frankfurt show

Called the GranCabrio, it's the first four seater convertible that Maserati has ever made. Styled by Pininfarina, it has the longest wheelbase of any convertible on the market, liberating rear seat room.

It also has a canvas roof, unlike so many drop tops we see today. With its Ferrari derived 4.7-litre V8 making 323kW, it should be an aural delight.

Customers can expect deliveries in 2010 and more details will be available after its unveiling on September 15.