Performance Review: Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati GranTurismo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 is the 6 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.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 1880 kgs (4144 lbs) this makes the Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 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 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 433 bhp (322 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (454 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 361 lb-ft (489.4 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 Coupe 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 2007 Bentley Continental GT Speed 2d Auto (255.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranTurismo.

The Maserati GranTurismo has a Power to weight ratio of 230.3 bhp per ton and 192.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 GranTurismo competing with the 2007 Bentley Continental GT Speed 2d Auto (255.3 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Dodge Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker (255.1 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 192.0 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 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0 V8 (217.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3 Turbo (217.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 as fast as 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 or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranTurismo and the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranTurismo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.55 secs @ 100.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L (13.50 secs), the 1993 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR (13.51 secs), and the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 (13.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 has a maximum speed of 183mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 GranTurismo equals the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (194 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 then how about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (194 mph), the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (194 mph), or the 2016 NIO EP9 1MW (194 mph).

Related Links:

2008 GranTurismo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

Car Comparison