Performance Review: Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati GranSport Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Maserati GranSport 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 GranSport 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 GranSport'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 1680 kgs (3703 lbs) this makes the Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati GranSport 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) @ 7000 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 333 lb-ft (451.4 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2008 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 (262.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranSport.

The Maserati GranSport has a Power to weight ratio of 238.0 bhp per ton and 198.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 GranSport competing with the 2008 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 (262.9 bhp per ton) or the 1992 Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 (262.8 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 GranSport generating around 198.2 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 2017 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (222.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS 4.0 982 (222.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.0 secs, this made the Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 as fast as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the or the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (4.80 secs). This Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the and the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranSport and the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranSport on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.16 secs @ 104.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen (13.11 secs), the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy (13.12 secs), and the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG 4Drive (13.12 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 180mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 GranSport equals the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Maserati GranSport 4.2 V8 then how about the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph), the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (191 mph), or the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (191 mph).

Related Links:

2004 GranSport Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

Car Comparison