Vehicle Description
2005 Maserati GranSport Coupe
The Maserati GranSport was the sportier version of the Coupe
produced from 2001 to 2007. These are true grand touring cars with
two doors, front engine configuration, rear wheel drive, and
seating for four. Penned by famed Italian designer Giorgetto
Giugiaro, this model of the high end brand included luxurious
leather interiors and some race inspired components. Between 2004
and 2007, only 2,613 GranSport hardtops were produced.
For consignment, a 2005 Maserati GranSport Coupe with a title
verified 38,546 actual miles. It's been sorted out with some recent
repairs and major service including a new clutch,throwout bearing
and RMS, newer tires, and a modern head unit with touchscreen and
backup camera. These are rare cars with a tuned sound meant to get
the blood going, and it never fails to do so.
Note: Due to modifications of the emissions control devices
installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and
federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on
public highways in your area
Exterior
Like the Mediterranean Sea, the Anniversary Blue paint is deep and
shimmers in the sunlight. The door handles, sport mirrors, and
cladding all carry the blue in a monochromatic treat for the eyes.
Those "body kit" parts are intended to help with aerodynamics, but
they also create a low, aggressive attitude and peak with the rear
fascia that hugs the exhaust tips and diffuses the air through a
mesh style vent. Mesh also covers the front grille emblazoned with
the Maserati trident emblem, immediately recognizable and
associated with historic sports car racing. Projector beam
headlights are covered with a plexiglass shields and smooth the
nose like the blue sharks off the Amalfi coast. On the decklid, a
subtle wing rises modestly atop a flat tail with two large
taillights split wide. The GranSport specific 19-inch alloy wheels
look fantastic in their polished aluminum finish and are wrapped in
35 series tires with a date code of late 2021. The chin has kissed
the ground and left some scrapes and along with one other scratch
on the paint being the only major flaws on the exterior that we
note.
Interior
By supercar standards, the exterior is rather understated. But the
interior is where this car screams exotica! Leather clad door
panels combine dark blue with baby blue in a simple design and
pleated storage pouch down low. The sport bucket seats mirror the
colors with light blue inserts and darker blue surround. Our
consignor believes that because of the white piping around the
inserts, this spec might be one of one and with a quick internet
search, we were able to find the color combo but not the white
piping, so he may be on to something! The 2+2 back buckets are
deep, well bolstered, and look like they've never been used. A pull
down armrest below the embroidered Trident mark is available for
back seat occupants along adjustable vents. The race inspired
steering wheel fits your hands like a glove and large paddle
shifters are a fingertip away. Blue faced gauges in touring car
minimalism lie ahead, and below it a strip of baby blue streams
across the entire dash. The center stack is where we find the
climate controls, AM/FM/CD player with Bluetooth and touchscreen
and various control buttons. In the center, we find a carbon fiber
console housing the tiny electronic shifter, hand brake, and
various mode and operational buttons. Dark blue low pile carpet
covers the floor with Maserati branded carpeted mats on top in good
condition. You'll find light blue, like a sky, above your head on
the cloth headliner.
Drivetrain
A 4.2 liter DOHC V8 power plant is under the hood and looks amazing
with its snaking intake plenum, red cam covers, and the Maserati
Trident front and center. The engine is rated at an impressive 396
horsepower and is fuel injected. The 6-speed automatic transmission
recently had the clutch, throw-out bearing, and rear main seal
replaced at 38,419 miles with all receipts and documentation
toaccompanythe car. Power is sent to the rear axle with 3.73 gears
and power disc brakes with Brembo 4 piston calipers are on all four
wheels.
Undercarriage
Generally clean underneath with no surface rust of fluids to speak
of. All boots and bushing look good. The dual exhaust flows from
the engine and encounters Fabspeed catalytic converter delete pipes
in stainless steel, (the OEM catted pipes are included with your
purchase), then travel the center tunnel, meet at an X-pipe, then
head to the back where stock style mufflers tuck under the extended
rear valance and exit through it. Both ends of the car feature
independent suspension with double wishbone and coil spring
configuration.
Drive-Ability
Alright maestro, fire it up. At idle the exhaust sings a sweet
song, but the crescendo happens with a little more throttle. We
swing this blue beauty around the loop to check on functionality
but like the Marriage of Figaro, it's all about the music. That
said, we're happy to report that all functions get a check mark on
our report as everything works as intended.
A drivable exotic car that would also be a welcome sight at Cars
and Coffee or just about any other gathering of car people. It has
subtle beauty for an Italian, devoid of flashy wings, ducts, and
body vents. It's almost pedestrian in its outer appearance but
special enough to turn heads. More Marisa Tomei than Sophia Loren,
if that helps. It's rare and unique and awaits a new il guardiano
del Maserati.
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