For those of you with extroverted personalities who think a Ferrari is just too flashy and a Mercedes SL is just plain boring, we present to you this 2005 Maserati GranSport. With a Ferrari-based V8, impeccable interior, and Italian flair that just cannot be replicated, this is the exotic that you can drive every day. Finished beautifully in Rosso Mondiale, and with an original sticker price just over $100k, you'd better believe this sportscar is beautifully finished.
In the usual Italian fashion, the 2+2 cabin features heated power-adjustable front seats upholstered in Black leather with contrasting Alcantara insert upholstery with red piping that extends to the dashboard, headliner, handbrake lever boot, sun visors, and door panels. Plush carpets, elegant trim, and a sensible control layout are all plusses for the GranSport, which by virtue of its name, was designed to be a sporty yet comfortable at the same time. Big, simple gauges are easy to read ahead of the grippy steering wheel, while the center stack and console contain controls akin to the switches in a fighter jet center, and the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel make the automatic transmission that much livelier. Yes, there are plenty of buttons and tech to satisfy anyone who loves gadgets, including a newer Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit was added in the factory slot. A few nods to the car's ancestry can be found in the Trident emblem on the center of the wheel, the classic-looking timepiece in the center of the dash, the aluminum foot pedals, and even the back seat area with twin buckets is just drop-dead gorgeous. It also includes a good-sized trunk that shows no signs of wear and tear, and there's plenty of room back there to account for most tours.
Highlights:
Highly desirable GranSport model
4.2-liter DOHC V8
Cambiocorsa 6-speed automated manual transmission (Clutch serviced under 2k miles ago)
Stunningly finished in Rosso Mondiale
Upgraded stereo
Brembo brakes
Only 60,749 miles from new
19-inch black-finish factory wheels
There is some Ferrari DNA in the F136R 4.2-liter DOHC V8, which is rated at a lofty 395 horsepower. It loves to rev, but there's plenty of torque available at any speed, which helps with the GranSport's easy-going nature. The paddle-shifter Cambiocorsa 6-speed automated manual transmission is a bit more civilized than a regular manual, and it was re-calibrated in the GranSport, making it very easy to be smooth and fast in this car. In fact, it just received its clutch service less than 2k miles ago. The well-tuned suspension is an absolute joy to drive, handling the sports car in-and-out of the corners with ease. With a lower ride height and wonderful grumble from the dual exhaust, the car sounds positively heroic. Weight distribution is just about ideal, with almost equal mass between the front and rear wheels, so despite being a luxury coupe that's loaded down with options, this car doesn't mind hustling through the corners and the black-finish 19-inch alloy wheels with giant cross-drilled Brembos behind them are simply gorgeous!
Beautifully maintained, exceptional to look at and a joy to drive, this 2005 Maserati GranSport is a great opportunity to own an A-list supercar for a fraction of the price of a new one. Call today!
