2010 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.7 V8

Highlights 

• 4.7-litre V8 GTS

• MC-Shift AMT transmission

• 434 bhp

• Diamond-stitch upholstery

• Full service history

Overview

The Maserati GranTurismo Sport was developed in record time, which was nothing short of a miracle, and we love it as a result. 

 The replacement for the celebrated Maserati GT had begun development in the early 2000s using a new spaceframe chassis. But this was expensive, so it was decided that the new car should be sold by Ferrari instead. As a result, Ferrari got its new California pretty much off-the-peg, and it’s no coincidence that the domed roof and curved rear pillar have a distinct Maserati-eque look about them.

But Maserati itself was left with no GT in its line-up. The survival of the marque was on a knife-edge. They had the Quattroporte saloon, but a new model was needed – and time wasn’t a luxury that Maserati had. 

At the start of 2007, Pininfarina was brought in, to help with the styling, design and development of an all-new coupe to be based on the Quattroporte platform. And by September the same year, the new GTS was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car had gone from conception to launch in just nine months, which is regarded as an industry record. as well as being the car that saved Maserati.

But it wasn’t just thrown together. Admittedly, the GTS has a few quirks, but no more than you find (and forgive) in almost any Italian performance car. What’s truly important is that the GTS is a visually breathtaking rear-wheel-drive coupe with a Ferrari V8 under the bonnet. 

It wasn’t just a one-way deal though. Ferrari got a complete car out of Maserati, but Maserati then received a Ferrari engine to play with. The F136 V8 was initially offered in 4.2-litre form, with 395bhp, before a 4.7-litre variant with 436bhp came along in the 2008 GTS – which is what you’ll find under the bonnet of this 2010 example.

It’s a low mileage Maserati GTS with the big block version of the F136, and a Graziano ‘MC-Shift’ automated manual transmission mounted in a rear transaxle arrangement. The vendor has owned and enjoyed the car for the past three years, but fancies something different, meaning here’s your chance to own a GTS in a black colour scheme.

 It’s a fantastic machine, and achingly cool. 

History and documentation

• First registered 13 May 2010

• UK V5C in the owner’s name

• MOT to March 2026

• Genuine low mileage of less than 47k 

• Two keys

• Original book pack

• Some maintenance invoices 

• Service book stamped as follows: Oct 2011 @ 6,888 miles, Jan 2014 @14,861 miles,  Jul 2016 @ 21,289 miles, Jul 2018 @ 31,623 miles, May 2019 @ 35,706 miles, Jun 2021 @ 41,878 miles, Sep 2024 @ 46,601 miles 

• Private registration not included in sale

Interior

• Black leather upholstery with contrasting red stitching

• Black leather detailing with red diamond stitching to door trims, console and sills

• Eye-catching Italian flag design floor matting 

• Matching red-trimmed carpet mats

• Brushed alloy details

• Trident-embossed headrests

• Grey Alcantara headlining

• Central infotainment system with satnav

• Firefly Bluetooth system to allow smartphone connectivity

• Climate control, electrically adjustable seats and heated seats 

• No major faults or damage, other than light age-related wear

• Some wear to ‘1’ and ‘R’ buttons for MC-Shift transmission

• There are a couple of small scuffs, one in the back centre console between the front seats (not very noticeable) and one on the edge of the drivers door pocket (no more than 10mm)

Exterior

• Original ‘Nero’ paintwork 

• Paintwork is very smart and free from any major damage

• The vendor reports that there are a few small chips and marks commensurate with the car being used, and that there is one small patch of lacquer damage on the nearside rear bumper

• No evidence or record of previous accident repair

• Smart black alloy wheels – some very tiny kerb marks, but excellent overall

• Matching set of Pirelli P Zero tyres 

• Trapezoidal GTS tail pipes

• Satin black badges 

Mechanical

• 4,691 cc F136 V8

• Six-speed automated manual MC-Shift transmission

• 434 bhp power output

• 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds

• 155mph top speed

• Brembo drilled and grooved brake discs and callipers

• Reported by vendor to drive well, with no known problems

Summary

 Admit it – there aren’t many things cooler than a black Maserati – a car that marks you out not only as a petrolhead, but as someone with discretion, taste and a fondness for fine automobiles, with a touch of flair.

 This is a deeply desirable car, it looks amazing, sounds fantastic and has clearly been well-looked-after. And you won’t forget that it has a Ferrari engine.

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