This Decade-Old Italian Sports Car Is Now An Affordable Classic
Some sports cars, no matter how good they are, sometimes just never get the recognition they deserve. Cars like this impossibly pretty Maserati GranTurismo with its Ferrari engine under the hood and a price tag that could arguably be called affordable. Relatively speaking. When it comes time to plunge into used sports car ownership, the Maserati GranTurismo is a left-field choice, bought by a minority with the heart and a healthy stash of savings for the inevitable.
You could say it's the lack of a manual transmission, the reliability image, the lack of recognition, the focus on comfort and refinement over dynamics, and you'd probably be right. But someone's loss is another's gain, and this is a wonderfully analog Italian sports car with head-turning looks and an enticing price tag. Here's what it costs to get the keys to a Maserati G.T. today.
Specifications and pricing are courtesy of the manufacturer or trusted sources, including J.D. Power, Edmunds, and Kelley Blue Book. Any average values quoted are courtesy of Classic.com, Kelley Blue Book, J.D. Power, or Hagerty.
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The 2015 Maserati GranTurismo Could Be Yours For $29,000
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Average Values (Various Sources): 2015 Maserati GranTurismo
2015 Maserati GranTurismo | |
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Original MSRP (2015) | From $138,325 |
Classic.com avg. value | $50,297 |
Edmunds avg. price paid | $14,841 — $19,868 |
J.D. Power avg. retail value | $25,035 — $34,887 |
Kelley Blue Book fair price | $32,612 — $45,249 |
Imagine arriving at a bar and putting the Maserati key fob on the table. Or answering the question - what do you drive - at a gathering. There are downsides - for one, the Maserati GranTurismo isn't cheap on fuel. The Sport with the 4.7-liter V8 has an EPA-rated fuel economy of 16 MPG, or up to 21 MPG on the highway. There might be a way to hypermile the G.T. but that would be missing the point, perhaps. If driven swiftly, its fuel economy will drop even further.
Insurance and spare parts, maintenance, and depreciation way also wreak havoc on a wallet or purse, but the Maserati isn't a thinking man's or thinking woman's sports car - it's bought with passion and longing, in a similar way to how a buyer chooses any older Italian performance car. We checked in with the reliable sources above for a rough idea of how much the 2015 is worth. This year is ideal for the ten years of depreciation that have already happened.
We put these average values together into the number cruncher. We found that on average, across Edmunds, J.D. Power, and Kelley Blue Book, the mean price of a ten-year-old Maserati GranTurismo is about $29,000. Classic.com's average auction results aggregator spit out a higher value of $50,000, although its values are based on auctions alone.
At under $30,000, the GranTurismo is a relatively attainable sports tourer, which, if looked after correctly, needn't be the potential economic ruin that it seems. Perhaps it's still worth having a cushion to pay for the eventual hiccup with the engine or electrics.
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The GranTurismo's Winding Road Through Time
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Maserati's heritage goes back to 1914 and many iconic models laid the way for this modern sports tourer. Following models such as the Bora, Merak, Ghibli, Biturbo, and 3200 GT, the predecessor to the GranTurismo was simply called the Coupe, along with its convertible sibling, the Spyder. These were evolutions of the previous model (3200 GT) and powered by the same Ferrari-Maserati F136 engine that would go on to power the GranTurismo's base trim. Revealed at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, the GranTurismo was designed and developed in a short amount of time; less than a year.
It would go on last from 2008 until 2019 when the first generation finished production. Its second-gen replacement arrived in 2024. It was produced as both a coupe and convertible in a wide array of trims, configurations, and special editions. Essentially, the 'S' model sat above the entry-level model and came fitted with a larger and more powerful engine. This model was then renamed 'Sport' in 2012. MC Stradale versions are track-focused with revisions to the suspension, enhanced aero/cooling, and weight optimization. Below are the various trims that were produced for the first-gen GranTurismo.
Maserati GranTurismo (M145) Trims And Dates
- GranTurismo (2008–2019)
- GranTurismo S (2008–2012)
- GranTurismo MC (2009–2010)
- GranTurismo MC Sport Line (2009–2019)
- GranCabrio (2010–2019)
- GranTurismo MC Stradale (2011–2015)
- GranCabrio Sport (2011–2019
- GranTurismo Sport (2012–2019)
- GranCabrio MC (2013–2019)
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Maserati GranTurismo: Excellent Engine, No Manual Transmission
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Specs
2015 Maserati GranTurismo | |
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Engine format | 4.2-4.7-liter, NA V8 |
Power | 399-454 hp |
Torque | 399-384 lb-ft |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic/6-speed automated manual |
Drivetrain | Front-mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Aside from the jaw-dropping design, luxury features, and comfort on offer, the Maserati GranTurismo is desirable for the V8 engine that hides inside in a front-midship layout. It's no Chrysler Hemi - instead, there's a Ferrari-built F136 engine, naturally aspirated, and requires revving high to reach its peak horsepower and torque figures (about 7,000 rpm / 4,750 rpm respectively). At 4,145 pounds the G.T. is also not a lithe little sports car, although it can hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds.
One of the biggest drawbacks of the GranTurismo is the lack of a manual transmission and this surely limits its appeal for some enthusiasts - only a six-speed auto or six-speed automated manual were on the table. This does make sense given the nature of the Maserati though: a comfortable, effortless grand tourer. There was also a track-focused variant (the MC Stradale) that still didn't offer a manual.
The GranTurismo S was updated to the GranTurismo Sport in 2012 and received a reworked version of the larger 4.7-liter V8, which brought power from 434 horses up to 454 - another bonus for choosing a later G.T.
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The Ferrari Engine Under The GranTurismo's Beautiful Exterior
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This engine is the Ferrari-Maserati F136 - the predecessor to the current F154 engine. The F136 was designed jointly by both Italian brands and built by Maranello, in various sizes and configurations. Maserati used the 4.2-liter version for the entry-level G.T. and the 4.7-liter for the S, Sport, and other trims. While the Ferrari engines opted for flat-plane crankshaft setups, the Maserati engines are cross-plane; a more traditional setup.
Maserati models to use the F136 engine include:
- Maserati Coupe / Spyder
- Maserati Quattroporte
- Maserati GranTurismo
Ferrari models to use the F136 include:
- Ferrari F430
- Ferrari 458
- Ferrari California
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The GranTurismo M189: The Maserati Grand Tourer Today
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Specs
2025 Maserati GranTurismo | |
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Engine format | 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 |
Power | 483-542 hp |
Torque | 443-479 lb-ft |
Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | Front-mid-engine, all-wheel drive |
In 2022, a successor to the M145 was revealed (dubbed the M189 by Maserati's internal coding), the second generation of the sports tourer. It is based on the Alfa Romeo Giorgio platform that's also used by the Giulia / Stelvio as well as the Maserati Grecale, with which the GranTurismo shares aspects of its platform and powertrain.
Unlike the previous model, the M189 GranTurismo is all-wheel drive and features the Nettuno engine. This twin-turbo V6 is shared with the Maserati MC20 supercar and is Maserati's flagship engine thanks to the trend for downsized, forced-induction designs today. The Nettuno shares characteristics of its design with the Ferrari F154 V8 engine. It also shares elements of its design with the Alfa Romeo 690T V6 that powered the Giulia Quadrifoglio, itself inspired by the F154.
Like other Maserati models, the M189 G.T. lineup includes a Modena and Trofeo trim, the latter being more powerful and situated higher in the lineup. A modern and luxurious interior includes quality materials and design with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and an 8.8-inch auxiliary display directly below. A 12.2-inch digital driver's gauge is fitted. Apple Car Play and Android Auto are present and correct. It does feature rear seats that are best for children, a dog, or extra luggage that won't fit in the decent-sized, easily accessed trunk.
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GranTurismo Folgore
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In 2.6 seconds, the electric version known as the Folgore can thrust you to 60 mph on the way to 202 mph. The fastest ICE-engined GranTurismo, the Trofeo, can hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and go on to 199 mph. There is only $2,000 between the two models too: the G.T. Trofeo starts from $190,000 and the Folgore $192,000. Both are all-wheel drive.
When it comes to specs, the Folgore has 751 horsepower and 996 pound-feet courtesy of three e-motors, which is far superior to the Trofeo, yet it also weighs closer to 5,000 pounds, leaving the circa-4,200-pound Nettuno-powered G.T. not far behind. Maserati also offers a Folgore version of the Grecale with 542 horsepower; it makes 19 horses more than the Grecale Trofeo, costs from $1,200 less, and it four-tenths slower to 60 mph.
All of this new technology and performance makes the Maserati GranTurismo today more capable than ever, if not still not capable of destroying all its rivals such as the Porsche 911 or even the Chevy Corvette. What makes the old model pleasing though is the kind of thing that's lacking today - an old-school V8 that needs to be revved, an analog experience, rear-wheel drive, and looks that age like a Cabernet Sauvignon. And the price. Buy with the heart and ignore the naysayers.
