Vehicle Description
For those of you with extroverted personalities who think a Ferrari
is just too flashy and a Mercedes SL is just plain boring, we
present to you this 2005 Maserati GranSport. With a Ferrari-based
V8, impeccable interior, and Italian flair that just cannot be
replicated, this is the exotic that you can drive every day.
Finished beautifully in Rosso Mondiale, and with an original
sticker price just over $100k, you'd better believe this sportscar
is beautifully finished.
In the usual Italian fashion, the 2+2 cabin features heated
power-adjustable front seats upholstered in Black leather with
contrasting Alcantara insert upholstery with red piping that
extends to the dashboard, headliner, handbrake lever boot, sun
visors, and door panels. Plush carpets, elegant trim, and a
sensible control layout are all plusses for the GranSport, which by
virtue of its name, was designed to be a sporty yet comfortable at
the same time. Big, simple gauges are easy to read ahead of the
grippy steering wheel, while the center stack and console contain
controls akin to the switches in a fighter jet center, and the
paddle shifters behind the steering wheel make the automatic
transmission that much livelier. Yes, there are plenty of buttons
and tech to satisfy anyone who loves gadgets, including a newer
Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit was added in the factory slot. A few
nods to the car's ancestry can be found in the Trident emblem on
the center of the wheel, the classic-looking timepiece in the
center of the dash, the aluminum foot pedals, and even the back
seat area with twin buckets is just drop-dead gorgeous. It also
includes a good-sized trunk that shows no signs of wear and tear,
and there's plenty of room back there to account for most
tours.
Highlights:
Highly desirable GranSport model
4.2-liter DOHC V8
Cambiocorsa 6-speed automated manual transmission (Clutch serviced
under 2k miles ago)
Stunningly finished in Rosso Mondiale
Upgraded stereo
Brembo brakes
Only 60,749 miles from new
19-inch black-finish factory wheels
There is some Ferrari DNA in the F136R 4.2-liter DOHC V8, which is
rated at a lofty 395 horsepower. It loves to rev, but there's
plenty of torque available at any speed, which helps with the
GranSport's easy-going nature. The paddle-shifter Cambiocorsa
6-speed automated manual transmission is a bit more civilized than
a regular manual, and it was re-calibrated in the GranSport, making
it very easy to be smooth and fast in this car. In fact, it just
received its clutch service less than 2k miles ago. The well-tuned
suspension is an absolute joy to drive, handling the sports car
in-and-out of the corners with ease. With a lower ride height and
wonderful grumble from the dual exhaust, the car sounds positively
heroic. Weight distribution is just about ideal, with almost equal
mass between the front and rear wheels, so despite being a luxury
coupe that's loaded down with options, this car doesn't mind
hustling through the corners and the black-finish 19-inch alloy
wheels with giant cross-drilled Brembos behind them are simply
gorgeous!
Beautifully maintained, exceptional to look at and a joy to drive,
this 2005 Maserati GranSport is a great opportunity to own an
A-list supercar for a fraction of the price of a new one. Call
today!
