Maserati GranTurismo

The GranTurismo at a glance

First generation: the V8 GranTurismo (2007–2019)

The first GranTurismo succeeded the Maserati Coupé and was designed by Pininfarina, with Jason Castriota credited for the coupé. It used the platform of the Maserati Quattroporte V with a wheelbase about 12 cm shorter. Moving the engine back behind the front axle gave the automatic version a 49/51 front-to-rear weight split. The old 1cars text added that the body was about 30 % stiffer than the saloon's and that styling cues came from the A6 1500 of 1947 and the Birdcage 75th concept of 2005.

The engines were Ferrari-Maserati F136 V8s. The 4.2-litre had 298 kW (405 PS) at launch. The 4.7-litre arrived in the GranTurismo S of 2008 with 324 kW (440 PS), rising to 331 kW (450 PS) in 2011 and 338 kW (460 PS) in 2013. Buyers chose between a ZF six-speed automatic and a six-speed automated manual (MC Shift) with a rear transaxle, which moved the balance to 47/53.

The convertible Maserati GranCabrio was shown at Frankfurt in 2009 and built from 2010. The lightweight MC Stradale (2011–2013) and the GT4 racing car gave the range a sporting top. Production at Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena ended in December 2019.

Second generation: Nettuno V6 and Folgore (2023–)

The new GranTurismo looks close to its predecessor but shares almost nothing with it. It sits on the Giorgio architecture used by the Grecale, and about 65 % of the body is aluminium alloy. It is 78 mm longer and 108 mm wider than the old car, with a 13 mm shorter wheelbase.

The Nettuno V6 uses Maserati's pre-chamber combustion system first seen in the MC20. The Folgore carries a 92.5 kWh battery, with an official WLTP range of 450 km at launch. A facelift revealed on 18 June 2026 for the 2027 model year raised the Trofeo to 435 kW (592 PS) and revised the front.

Compared with the original 4.2-litre car, the Folgore has 262 kW more, by our calculation an increase of 88 %. Its place among other coupés is shown in the 1cars ranking of the most powerful coupés.

Interior space, boot and equipment

Both generations are true four-seaters: adults fit in the rear for medium trips, which sets the GranTurismo apart from 2+2 rivals with token rear seats. The new car has a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a central touchscreen, an optional head-up display and a digital rear-view mirror. Its boot holds 310 litres. The first-generation cabin had leather and wood finishes, the classic Maserati clock and, according to the old 1cars text, an 86-litre fuel tank.

Fuel, charging and running costs

The V8 cars are thirsty, and the 4.7 in particular needs regular, specialist servicing. The V6 models use less fuel but still cost much more to run than a mainstream coupé. The Folgore charges at up to 270 kW, which takes about 18 minutes for a fast charge, or about 4.5 hours on a 22 kW wall box. Electric cars of this class are compared in the 1cars electric car section.

Crash tests and driver assistance

Neither generation has been crash-tested by Euro NCAP or IIHS, which is normal for a low-volume luxury coupé. The second generation adds the driver-assistance systems expected in its class, such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. First-generation cars have stability control and front and side airbags, but older driver-assistance features are limited.

Rivals: how the GranTurismo compares

The GranTurismo is softer and roomier than the 911 and less focused than the AMG GT, while the Folgore has no direct electric coupé rival with four real seats. To set two of them side by side, use the 1cars comparison tool.