Especificaciones y análisis del Maserati GranSport
Power
401HP
Torque
452Nm
Consumption
18.6l/100
Emissions
435g/km
0-100 km/h
4.85s
Top Speed
290km/h
Weight
1755kg
Price
116,743€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
315 L
88 L
295 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Maserati GranSport · 401 CV (2005-2008)
General description
The Maserati GranSport is not just any coupé; it is the ultimate expression of sportiness and Italian passion from the early 2000s. Born as a more radical evolution of the already elegant Maserati Coupé, the GranSport was conceived to thrill, to connect the driver with the asphalt through a glorious naturally aspirated V8 engine and a lineage that screams competition.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the GranSport is a sensory overload. The heart of the experience is its 4.2-liter, 401-horsepower V8, a Ferrari-derived masterpiece that roars with a melodic fury that gives you goosebumps. Every acceleration is an event, a visceral push that pins you to the seat as the rev counter needle shoots towards 7000 rpm. The 'Cambiocorsa' gearbox is raw, mechanical, and demanding, offering shifts that you feel, making you a participant in the drive in a way that modern transmissions have forgotten. With its rear-wheel drive and a chassis tuned for agility, it's a car that talks to you, demands from you, and rewards you with a pure, unfiltered connection.
Design and aesthetics
Designed by Giugiaro, the GranSport is the personification of athletic elegance. Its fluid and muscular lines are accentuated by exclusive details: more aggressive bumpers, a chrome grille with the trident in red, and spectacular 19-inch wheels. It's not a design that shouts, but one that seduces with perfect proportions and an imposing presence. Inside, luxury meets competition, with body-hugging leather seats and the option of carbon fiber inserts that remind us of its purpose. It is a timeless Gran Turismo that still turns heads.
Technology and features
The GranSport's technology focuses on the driving experience, not on screens. Its greatest feat was the 'Skyhook' adaptive suspension system, which adjusted the shock absorbers' stiffness in real-time to offer a sublime balance between comfort and sportiness. The other technological pillar was its Cambiocorsa transmission, directly derived from racing, which allowed for lightning-fast shifts for its time. Beyond that, the technology was that of a car of its era, where the true protagonist was the mechanical hardware and chassis engineering.
Competition
In its time, the GranSport competed with the elite of GT sports cars. Its most direct rival was the Porsche 911 Carrera S (997), the benchmark for German efficiency and precision. It also faced the British character of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and the power of the Jaguar XKR. Against them, the Maserati wasn't always the fastest on a track, but it was undoubtedly the one that offered a greater dose of drama, sound, and Italian soul—a passionate alternative for those seeking more than clinical perfection.
Conclusion
The Maserati GranSport is a love letter to a bygone era of motoring. It is a car that is felt, heard, and lived with intensity. It represents the beauty of the imperfect, the charm of a high-revving naturally aspirated engine, and the pleasure of an analog and demanding drive. It is not a simple means of transport; it is a source of emotions, a future classic that captures the essence of the Italian 'gran turismo'. To own one is to guard a piece of automotive history that roars with heart.