Description
The GranSport version of the 4200 Coupe was launched in 2004 and the Spyder followed soon after. The styling changes by Frank Stephenson, then Maserati chief stylist, gave the Giugiaro design a much sharper, sportier look. The 4. 2 litre V8 underwent some detail improvement and a new exhaust with bypass valves raised the power output from 390bhp to 400bhp at 7000rpm, resulting in a 0-62mph time of 4. 9 seconds and a maximum speed of 180mph.
The Cambiocorsa 6-speed manual paddle shift transaxle also benefitted from improved software over the standard car with faster change speed in Sport mode. The double wishbone front and rear suspension used Maserati’s patent skyhook active damping technology and firmer, more track focused spring and roll bar settings.
GranSport specification also included new 19” wheels, a new interior including carbon centre console. 472 GranSport Coupes were sold new in the UK and 26 GranSport Spyders.
First registered in June 2008 on Guernsey in the Channel Islands, this low mileage GranSport is one of the 26 right-hand drive UK cars. The current mileage is 28, 000 and is supported by full service history, carried out by Meridien Modena, Emblem Sportscars and ourselves.
There is paperwork on file showing the importation from Guernsey in 2013 for the second owner, who then sold it through Meridien to the current owner in 2016. At that time the mileage was 10, 000. Since then it has been serviced by McGrath Maserati and is being offered freshly serviced (4th year major service) and with a new MOT. The personal numberplate is also included in the sale. The overall condition of this car is excellent, with very little wear and tear as you would expect of this mileage.
The current owner is a long-standing active member of the Maserati Club UK and has used the Spyder for club meetings and other events over the years, enjoying the long-legged grand touring character of these cars.
GranSport Spyders are rarely offered for sale on the open market these days and are even rarer in this popular colour scheme and with this mileage. As such this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a modern classic Maserati.
