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Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio (2007–2019) buying guide
Maserati's four-seat V8 coupé, built from 2007 to 2019 and joined by the GranCabrio convertible in 2010. Every version has a Ferrari-built V8 of 4.2 or 4.7 litres, with a ZF automatic or the MC Shift automated manual.
The versions
- GranTurismo (2007): 4.2 V8 (4244cc), 405PS
- GranTurismo S: 4.7 V8 (4691cc), 440PS, replaced in 2012 by the GranTurismo Sport with 460PS
- MC Stradale (2010): 4.7 V8, 450PS, two seats, firmer and lower suspension and carbon ceramic brakes
- GranCabrio (2010): four-seat convertible, 4.7 V8, 440PS, and GranCabrio Sport with 450PS
- ZF six-speed automatic attached to the engine, or MC Shift automated manual in a rear-mounted transaxle
What to check on a GranTurismo
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
Oil leaks from the front covers
What to look for: With a torch, look at the front of the engine and along the cam covers on top for oil seepage or wet patches, and check the ground where the car has been parked.
Why it matters: The upper and lower front covers and the cam cover gaskets can weep with age. It's rarely serious: the gaskets are simple parts and the work takes around half a day. Leaks are less common than on the earlier 4200 coupé.
MC Shift clutch wear
What to look for: On an MC Shift car, pull away from rest several times and drive in slow traffic, feeling for slip or judder. Ask when the clutch was last replaced.
Why it matters: The MC Shift clutch wears faster than expected because of the number of shifts, especially in slow traffic, though driven with care it can last around 30,000 miles. The ZF automatic is very durable and suits town use better.
The Sport exhaust valve
What to look for: With the engine running, press the Sport button. The exhaust note should get noticeably louder as the bypass valves open.
Why it matters: The exhaust valve solenoid can stick shut, leaving the car permanently in its quieter mode. Replacing the solenoid fixes it. Sport also sharpens throttle response and quickens gearchanges, so check those change too.
Also in the full guide
- Camshaft variators on early cars
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the GranTurismo
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Maserati.