Performance Review: Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati GranTurismo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Maserati GranTurismo has a 4244cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The GranTurismo shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GranTurismo's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1880 kgs (4144 lbs) this makes the Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati GranTurismo shares the same bhp with the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp)

In terms of power the 4244cc 32V V8 engine produces 400 bhp (298 kW) @ 7100 rpm similar to the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 339 lb-ft (459.6 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (317 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati GranTurismo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (237.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranTurismo.

The Maserati GranTurismo has a Power to weight ratio of 212.7 bhp per ton and 180.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 GranTurismo competing with the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (237.7 bhp per ton) or the 2017 BMW X5 M 4.4 V8 Turbo (237.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati GranTurismo generating around 180.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 997 (205.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Audi A8 S8 5.2 Quattro (205.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 as fast as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs). This Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 is also faster than the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranTurismo and the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII 260

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranTurismo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.8 secs @ 99.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII 260 (13.74 secs), the 2010 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia VXR OPC 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (13.74 secs), and the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (13.77 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 177mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 GranTurismo equals the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 then how about the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph), the 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (188 mph), or the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (188 mph).

Related Links:

2007 GranTurismo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

Car Comparison