Performance Review: Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale 4.7 V8 - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati GranTurismo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale 4.7 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Maserati GranTurismo has a 4691cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The GranTurismo shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GranTurismo's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1770 kgs (3902 lbs) this makes the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale 4.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati GranTurismo shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 7100 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 376 lb-ft (509.7 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati GranTurismo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG Cabriolet 6.0 V12 (275.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranTurismo.

The Maserati GranTurismo has a Power to weight ratio of 250.8 bhp per ton and 212.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 GranTurismo competing with the 2017 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG Cabriolet 6.0 V12 (275.3 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG Coupe 6.0 V12 (275.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati GranTurismo generating around 212.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Dodge Charger SRT8 6.4 V8 (237.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (236.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs). This Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale 4.7 V8 is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranTurismo and the 2013 Maserati Ghibli S 3.0 V6 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranTurismo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.92 secs @ 105.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Maserati Ghibli S 3.0 V6 Turbo (12.86 secs), the 1986 Ferrari 328 GTB 3.2 V8 (12.86 secs), and the 1968 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 6.3 V8 383 (12.87 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 187mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 GranTurismo equals the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (198 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale 4.7 V8 then how about the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (198 mph), the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (198 mph), or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK 992 (198 mph).

Related Links:

2011 GranTurismo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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