Description
There are cars that have already won you over before you even turn the key. This Maserati GranTurismo S is exactly that kind of car.
When Maserati introduced the GranTurismo in 2007, everyone immediately understood that this was not going to be some temporary, trend-sensitive GT. The proportions were simply too good, the design too elegant, and the sound too special. And to think the entire design was developed in just nine months. Quite an achievement, really.
This particular example is the GranTurismo S, meaning the version that received that little bit extra. More power, a more aggressive appearance, and above all: the naturally aspirated 4. 7-liter V8 developed jointly by Maserati and Ferrari. An engine that has proven itself to be a truly magnificent powerplant.
Finished in Nero Carbonio and still wearing its original paint, this Maserati presents itself in remarkably impressive condition. The dark paintwork gives the car a serious, almost understated appearance—until you move closer. Then you notice the yellow brake calipers, the yellow stitching in the interior, the Neptune wheels, and all the subtle details that make the difference. Things that may not technically be necessary, yet absolutely belong on a car like this.
Inside, it becomes immediately clear that Maserati intended this generation of GranTurismo to be a true luxury GT. Not a stripped-out sports car, but a machine designed to cover long distances effortlessly. The AluTex trim package, the Saetta logos in the headrests, the Sport button on the center console—this Maserati is all about the details.
And that Sport button actually says a great deal about the car’s character. Leave it untouched, and the GranTurismo S feels surprisingly relaxed. Smooth, comfortable, and refined enough to use every day. But the moment you press that button, the car subtly transforms. The responses sharpen, the exhaust becomes more pronounced, and the entire car feels noticeably more alive.
What makes the GranTurismo S so appealing is that it never tries to be a pure track-focused sports car. Maserati understood perfectly well that this still needed to remain a Gran Turismo. A car capable of taking you effortlessly to the South of France, while simultaneously making you search for every tunnel along the way just to hear the soundtrack.
This particular example has covered just 41, 000 kilometers and has been maintained by an official Maserati dealer. Naturally, the documentation, manuals, and invoices are all present.
The GranTurismo has gradually become one of those modern Italian classics that more and more people are beginning to appreciate for just how special they truly are. Naturally aspirated V8, rear-wheel drive, classic proportions, and a design that barely seems to age.
And honestly: when a Maserati looks this good, all you really want to do is drive it. Interested? Contact Gallery Aaldering today and discover this Maserati for yourself. We export our vehicles worldwide—please inquire about the possibilities.
