A lot has been said about the Maserati GranSport for 2006. As Maserati's entry in the coupe market the GranSport (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door GranSport is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Maserati as a brand in general.

Engine Performance

The GranSport Base is equipped with a Maserati/Ferrari 4.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Maserati.

The GranSport 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.

GranSport Base Statistics

The GranSport is 169.40 inches long, 71.70 inches wide, and 51.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.10 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $99,900, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 GranSport is a Bosch ME-7.3.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 23.30 gallons.

The 2006 GranSport gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 12 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Maserati GranSport Base sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Maserati, specifically a GranSport.

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