F1 Champion Fernando Alonso purchases a Maserati GranCabrio

The two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, driver of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, has bought himself the new Maserati GranCabrio (GranTurismo Convertible on the stateside) that he has selected.

“The Spanish driver has chosen for the GranCabrio elegant fixtures, preferring a darker shade for the exterior in combination with two-tone upholstery for the interior, Maserati said in a statement. “Grigio Granito is the color of the body, while the interior has a combination of Pearl Beige and Bordeaux leather, matching a soft top of the same shade.”

Refresher: The 2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible is powered by a 4.7L V8 making 440-hp. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the GranTurismo Convertible goes from 0 to 62 mph 5.4 seconds with a top speed 176 mph. Prices in the U.S. start at $135,800.

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– By: Omar Rana