Maserati GranTurismo Convertible: passive safety & interior design
The load-bearing body structure helps enhancing the safety of the new Maserati GranTurismo Convertible and the latest design technologies allows to optimize weight balance and performance. The structural part of the body is made of steel, the hood and front strut of the bumper are in aluminum whether the trunk lid is made by using the Sheet Molding Compound Technology. All these materials significantly contribute to lower the car weight.
The six air bag system on the Maserati GranTurismo convertible has four individual sensors in the front and sides of the car and on a controlled unit located near the center console. The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible uses a new generation dual stage airbags for the driver and front passenger, whom is protected by the airbags which adapt to the passenger’s size and stature. Two side airbags are integrated in the front seats and two side window air bags are incorporated in the door panel, which is designed to provide protection for front seat passengers in case of determined side impacts.
The automatic telescopic roll bar system is located behind the rear seats and remains out of sight, as it is protected by the tonneau cover until activated with a response time of less than 190 milliseconds. The air bag ECU is responsible for detecting and responding to dangerous situations.
Front and rear seatbelts have electronically controlled pretensions and load one of the most advanced limiters. The system communicates with a sensor which, in case of a collision, evaluates its severity and optimally inflates the airbags.
Maserati GranTurismo Convertible offers its drivers a perfect balance of beautiful design, exceptional materials and infinite color combinations to satisfy even the most refined tastes. The interior is characterized by a uniquely sophisticated combination of modernity, elegance, traditional craftsmanship, sportiness and comfort: whoever travel in the Maserati GranTurismo experiences only the very best. Materials are worked with precision and skill by leather and wood craftsmen, tradition and design perfection underlie the form and substance of the Maserati’s interior. The first impression is made by the dashboard, which is laid out horizontally and is characterized by the signature Maserati V-shaped design running across its entire width. The controls are well distributed to give the driver a feeling of total control: the major dynamic functions are located on the driver side, while the most commonly used multimedia controls can be activated either on the steering wheel or in the 7-inch screen Maserati Multimedia System, located in the center of the dashboard in a raised position for improved visibility.
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