Performance Review: Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati GranTurismo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Maserati GranTurismo has a 4691cc 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 1873 kgs (4129 lbs) this makes the Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati GranTurismo shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 454 bhp (338 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 384 lb-ft (520.6 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 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 2013 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 SP10 (267.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranTurismo.

The Maserati GranTurismo has a Power to weight ratio of 242.3 bhp per ton and 205.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 GranTurismo competing with the 2013 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 SP10 (267.0 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (267.0 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 205.0 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 1971 Jensen SP Automatic 7.2 V8 (229.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Mercedes C Class 55 AMG (229.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranTurismo and the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranTurismo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.22 secs @ 103.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (13.16 secs), the 1968 Ford XL XL Fastback 427 (13.17 secs), and the 2004 Lotus Exige S2 1.8 (13.19 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 187mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 GranTurismo equals the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (198 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 then how about the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (198 mph), the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK 992 (198 mph), or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (198 mph).

Related Links:

2017 GranTurismo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

Car Comparison