Maserati GranTurismo

The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo Base was introduced to compete in the coupe market. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the GranTurismo which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Maserati. There is strong competition from vehicles from Porsche.

Maserati GranTurismo Engine Specs

The GranTurismo Base is equipped with a Maserati/Ferrari 4.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

The fuel system for the 2008 GranTurismo is a traditional Bosch ME-7.3.2, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.70 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GranTurismo has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The GranTurismo is 197.70 inches long, 72.70 inches wide, and 53.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 115.80 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $110,000, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The GranTurismo Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was expected. Watch Hybrid Car Review for any developments from Maserati.

Conclusion

The 2007 model began the promise of the Maserati GranTurismo. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Maserati hopes that the GranTurismo Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.