Performance Review: Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.8 V8 Automatic - [2012]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati GranTurismo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.8 V8 Automatic is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged.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 1780 kgs (3924 lbs) this makes the Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.8 V8 Automatic 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 Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4691cc 32V V8 engine produces 453 bhp (337 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 384 lb-ft (520.6 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 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 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG S Estate (279.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati GranTurismo.

The Maserati GranTurismo has a Power to weight ratio of 254.4 bhp per ton and 215.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 GranTurismo competing with the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG S Estate (279.4 bhp per ton) or the 2020 BMW 4 Series M4 Competition Coupe 3.0 Bi Turbo G82 (279.4 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 215.7 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 1996 Caterham 7 Superlight (240.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1992 Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 (240.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.8 V8 Automatic as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.8 V8 Automatic is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GranTurismo and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Maserati GranTurismo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.01 secs @ 105.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.96 secs), the 2011 Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 (12.96 secs), and the 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire 7.0 V8 (12.97 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2012 version of the Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.8 V8 Automatic has a maximum speed of 185mph.

Top Speed of the 2012 GranTurismo equals the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (196 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.8 V8 Automatic then how about the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (196 mph), the 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS 4.0 982 (196 mph), or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 63 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (196 mph).

Related Links:

2012 GranTurismo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

Car Comparison