The 2008 GranTurismo is an important vehicle to Maserati for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the GranTurismo which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Maserati. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

2008 Maserati GranTurismo Base Specs

Standard equipment in the GranTurismo for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.2 liter engine by Maserati/Ferrari, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the GranTurismo.

The fuel system for the 2008 GranTurismo is a Bosch ME-7.3.2 design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 22.70 gallons.

The GranTurismo uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the GranTurismo Base are 72.70 inches wide by 197.70 inches long. It sits 53.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 115.80 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $110,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 GranTurismo gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Maserati GranTurismo

There are several reasons why the Maserati GranTurismo Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Maserati, specifically a GranTurismo.

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