15 years old & still one of the most stunning looking cars on the road. And the sound.... just perfect.

@somebloke2238

2 жыл бұрын

There's a red one I see driving past my house quite a lot and I can confirm it sounds fantastic.

@t-lawsfitness6044

2 жыл бұрын

Damn Skippy

@richardharrold9736

Жыл бұрын

@@somebloke2238 just a shame about the looks. The nose of an anteater stuck to the arse of an Audi A5.

@badtoro9923

11 ай бұрын

true! got a 2018 couple and ppl love it ..

@mrjellow

6 ай бұрын

@@badtoro9923 enjoy it!

When I was in Switzerland, I heard this loud roar in distance, I knew it is MC, I was looking around until it finally appears in my horizon. What a charm.

Knocked it out of the park with this one. Owned a Maserati GranTurismo for five years, albeit the base 4.2 litre with a full Larini front to back exhaust. The sound that thing made. And the way it looked. Awesome ownership experience

Still one of the most gorgeous cars ever built. Nothing else sounds like this car. Love the Maserati content!

@exploranator

Жыл бұрын

Remember that opportunity you never got to buy a Birdcage? Well, regret no more, Maseratisti! The front end of the Maserati swooping low with THAT Modena Neptune Statue trident is unique in all the world. No one looks at a Maserati and says, "Dadgum, is that thar a Chevrolet?" In fact, it just shouts "Italian" like Luciano Pavarotti doing an aria.

@richardharrold9736

Жыл бұрын

@@exploranator shame it melds the nose of an anteater to the arse of an Audi A5.

I just realized that between the Quattroporte and the GranTurismo, I have become a Maserati fan. Thank you, sir, for opening my eyes to this amazing brand.

@JayEmmOnCars

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure :)

I first saw a Maserati Granturismo on the M25 in London in 2008. I fell in love immediately and I followed it for 35 miles. I missed my exit and the meeting I was going to. 6 years later I bought one and cherished it for 9 years. The most beautiful car I’ve ever owned.

Just a little clarification regarding the different gearboxes in the Granturismo: The MC Stradale gearbox was also used in Ferrari Scuderia and shifts at high revs within 60 ms. The Granturismo S MC / F1 gearbox is also great. It is from Ferrari 599GTB Superfast (a V12 with more torque). That is, the clutch and gearbox are robust because they were designed for the high torque of the 599 GTB. Gear shifts at high revs happen within 100ms (when shifting manualy with the paddles). Note that unlike BMW e60 M5 SMG, it is not jerky at all. If shifting becomes a bit more rough by time from clutch consumption, there is a simple official DIY method to make it work smoother again: Press and hold the brake pedal, turn on the ignition (no engine start needed) and hold the brake pedal for 10 seconds. Do NOT confuse either gearbox with the older DuoSelect box which you can find on older Maseratis. The ZF 6HP26 automatic gearbox which you find on the standard Granturismo shifts within 200ms. I read that the Ferrari F430 and Enzo used an earlier version of the Granturismo MC/ F1 gearbox (150ms shifting time in these two Ferraris). It is funny if someones assumes that a shifting time of 100ms is slow while they are lusting for an Enzo with a slower box.;) Trust me, the faster you go and higher you rev, the more fun it is.;)

@emilyfell159

8 ай бұрын

Millisecond man

I love that you revisit variations of cars you’ve already reviewed. It gives us a much more complete picture of what’s out there.

That sound is simply magical!

@grantmills4184

2 жыл бұрын

@M a r i a、💋 that’s not very 4.7 liter v8 Italian sport gt of you, bot

I've been a Jag guy for years and I came very close to buying one of these. The looks, and the sound are intoxicating.

@OneFatStatue

2 жыл бұрын

I replaced my Jag XK with a Granturismo Sport. I've never looked back. Fantastic car.

@brandonherrera2891

2 жыл бұрын

I was considering replacing my 2002 xjr 100 with an 08 quattroporte. Love the sound and interior of the Maserati. But, still prefer my Jag.

@stevenmoore4078

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonherrera2891 same here. Purchased a 2010 XKR

@johnosullivan2017

2 жыл бұрын

Jag's V8 sounds fabulous in the F-type. But it's got to be a four seater for me, so I run a Merc E500 TTV8 Cab, which scratches my V8 GT itch. I'd love a GranTurismo, but can't really afford the ruinous bills.

@exploranator

Жыл бұрын

@@johnosullivan2017 LOL this car is a V8 in the Ferrari V12 sense, not a ball-scratching country yokel sense.

Great review. I own an early, 2 seater Stradale with very low mileage and I'll never sell it. Every time I step into the car...there is a sense of occasion about it. The sound is intoxicating. Yes, it's got some flaws but it's still a very special machine with so much character. There are quite a few reviews of this car - this is one of the best.

I had one ! Beautiful sounds and great to drive too . Top tip when starting turn the ignition on for 7 secs or so before starting the engine and stops the gearbox being jerky .

Nailed it James. I had a new one of these back in 2012...the one with two Enzo seats in it...and the day I spent with it on track (under expert guidance) gave me the confidence to use in properly on road...although on NZ roads, it did always feel a bit wide. One of THE best-sounding cars ever built, no doubt. Ultimately I switched it for the 550 because that is more interactive and satisfying at the kind of speeds we have to drive at out here. I did briefly flirt with installing the Novotec supercharger conversion (660 hp), but discovered that is only available for LHD cars.

@Beer_Dad1975

2 жыл бұрын

The wonderful thing about New Zealand is radar detectors are still legal here 🙂

@danielelim8276

2 жыл бұрын

Well and the supercharger from Novitec never actually went into production

So much of the enjoyment is about the theatre. Most reviews focus on what is faster 0-60, or around the racetrack. Who cares. How many people go on the racetrack? I used to race competitively and have been on the track in a road car only once. How often do I do 0-60mph? Never. The true enjoyment for most of us is how you feel when driving at 60-80% maximum. How it sounds when downshifting. How it steers, the feel of the wheel.....the feel of being in something special. If you look back at your car after a drive when it is ticking on cooldown and smile, its perfect for you. Thanks for the reviews.

@darkchild130

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I try to communicate when people tell me my Z4 coupe isn’t fast. Went from a ridiculous V8 track car to the Z4 and people don’t get it. The track car is great for 3 days a year, was too stiff and aggressive to be fun on B roads, was brutal. The little Z4 I can take out whenever I feel like and it will blast around the back roads all day without issue. Feel is more important than any statistics.

@Jonoponomono

2 жыл бұрын

@@darkchild130 I agree 100%.

I could listen to a whole video just of that V8 sound. Amazing !!

These videos are among my favourite on KZread. These are the cars that were new and exciting when I was in school and they looked so epic… until the press shat all over them for reasons we look back on now as being largely irrelevant. So amazing to see these hero cars being judged for what they are, rather than what else could have been bought in the day. Lovely work!

@exploranator

Жыл бұрын

I hope the press for them continues to be negative. I don't want prices to rise. :D

@ashb8508

Жыл бұрын

@@exploranator too late

I have a 2017 Maserati granturismo MC and it is the most comfortable GT. I also have 2013 Mercedes Benz CL63. Between the two, I always want to drive the Maserati. The sound and the attention I get is bar none epic. No issues, and it drives like a dream. I do my own maintenance as its super easy. Much easier then the Benz.

@392_RHINO

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your insight. I've been wanting a granturismo but was hesitant due to the maserati bad rap of being money pits. If it's any other advice you can give me on what to look out for I'd greatly appreciate it

@ashb8508

4 ай бұрын

@@392_RHINObuy from 2015 & you can't go wrong

I love how you give us uninterrupted exhaust notes. Thanks Jay.

One of the most beautiful designed and sounding cars of the last 20 years even though I prefer the looks of the Maserati Granturismo S over this MC Stradale

@MTRides

2 жыл бұрын

Maar dat is dan puur door het feit dat je zelf de S hebt haha ;)

@TMKuro

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Granturismo S body looks as well. And I owned both. Especially the rear bumper of the S version somehow is nicer. Maybe the cleaner look of the S makes the body style more timeless.

@richardharrold9736

Жыл бұрын

@@TMKuro it doesn't matter what body kit they wear, they've all got a shapeless droopy nose and the rear end of an Audi. Far from a pretty car.

I have not driven the MC Stradale but have driven 4 other Sport and regular GranTurismo and I will park one in my garage soon! Love them!

God the SOUND of that exhaust....! Nothing else sounds like a Mazer V8 :D

Love these, and that stunning sound track is something else. Still one of the best sounding v8s to ever exist 😍

The 3200GT was such a remarkable car. After years of Biturbos, a completely new car. Naturally my love for it transferred to the GranSport and GranTurismo, particularly the MC Stradale. Zegna in car form. It's heavy, but that's beside the point. The MC Stradale's raison d'être, like the SLS Black Series, is simply to be the best version of a great car. It does this very well.

@Floorguy1000

2 жыл бұрын

Zegna in car form...lol ....great description.

This has been my dream car for the last 10 years, ever since i started high school. I'm so glad I am finally seing it on your channel!

Jay this is the exact car my mrs wants so as usual this is very helpful! She's currently got a 1.3 yaris so erm ... it'll be quite alarming for her haha shes driven big cars before (Smax/old A4 estate) but the power ... we she finds my old civic type R too quick so it should make for some entertainment haha thank you so much for all the work you do, I haven't been around the channel long but I've pretty much now watch all the content! And liked it all 😀

Awesome sound and recording! Scenery and sweeping curves appreciated; informed perspective compelling.

Massively underrated car in sound and styling.😍

I still remember when I saw (and heard) one for the first time. Maybe the best sounding car I ever heard.

There's one of these in my village. It's fantastic to hear hitting the national speed limit signs just up from me. 😂

I own one and this video just reminds me of how awesome the car is. I’m shopping for a Ferrari, But This video reminded me that I literally own a Ferrari built car, the engine, gear box, interior, and design. I love this car, fits 4, makes loud noises, and looks stunning. Love this video as well.

This car is special. Not the fastest, most reliable etc etc. but it has that thing you can’t name or draw, but it has it in absolute oodles. Dream car stuff.

Gorgeous. As I get older, I'm more interested in GTs than Supercars. I'd definitely have this.

Stunning car, another cracking review James thanks!

The subliminal Stella Artois reference in the B-roll was much appreciated. Nice one! Lovely review as per usual. Thank you.

No ugly spoilers etc ,too and classic smooth lines .

Awesome car. Sounds amazing. The reliability and the reputation of the Flappy Paddle F1 gearbox probably put many buyers off. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

I had one prior to my DB9.2.....loved it.....5yrs and only issue was tps sensors.....fantastic auto

Definitely one of the best sounding cars you have had on the channel, lovley thing

That sound 😊 music to my ears love this car 😍

Excellent video James and thank you as always for your top notch content. You are easily my favorite car reviewer out there 👍🏻👍🏻.

Great review and video…well done

I remember the launch of the Gran Turismo. I sat in one of the two hand-built prototypes when they were doing the rounds. An absolutely gorgeous car.

Great new intro song. Real life to it. Much better IMO. What a car, thanks for sharing as well J.5

Got a MC Stradle 16k 2014 - best thing I ever bought ( among motorbikes ) and having been in a 812 The sound it makes in race makes people stop on the road turn and look Had 4 people this Saturday all pull up put window down and pass comment ( non of which was negative ) It’s really the best car on the road Ps clutch has just cost me 6.5k to change 😢 But as you say … I’m bakc in love with it 20 mins after leaving the garage to drive it home - great review

Lovely car, always has been, the 4.7 even just the 'S' versions are stellar if not the most powerful today, but 444hp is really plenty for the street.

Great video, I was going to offer you my Gen 2 MC Stradale, I knew you would love it

Great to see love for the mighty Maser!!

Fantastic looking thing even as old as it is. Greetings from Florida, Jay!

The noise of this thing 😍 my goodness

Absolutely gorgeous to look at and the sound! And a true 2+2.

That thumbnail is perfect 👍🏻

Pure driving theater and my absolute favorite Italian symphony 🥂

Excellent review and beautiful car. Now I got to go buy one.

That 1 min of pure sound are massage to my brain ❤️

This car is glorious and a very nice drive report. Thanks a lot. I once bought a brand new Ghibli GT 1999 and this is a natural continuance of that.. through the other coupes of course. A magnificent Brand.

The 2 seater strad is even more fun! Have owned one for about 5 years now. Believe there’s around 25 left in the uk as well!

@JayEmmOnCars

2 жыл бұрын

What do you feel is more fun about it?

@ironicchungles5912

2 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars we got close to buying a 2015 MC Stradale and were told by Maserati that the earlier the better. Later cars, think 2018-2019, had no actual performance upgrades over the base model car and were essentially just cosmetically different. The first generation MC Strad has MC12 seats and a roll cage, by all accounts it feels properly rigid and handles spectacularly, even if it weighs the same as a 2014-2016

@kluk3749

2 жыл бұрын

Got the 2 seaters too, nicer bonnet design (even its not carbon fiber) and much better seats. Proper limited edition too.

A Maserati always makes you smile, thanks J!

An Awesome car! Full of character & personality. I’ve had mine for almost 3 years. Feel good factor second to none. Prefer it to my previous Ferrari 458, the power to weight ratio gives you more confidence. Having difficulty now deciding on a replacement, as this is the most enjoyable car I’ve owned!

I bought a Sport last summer. We love it so much we are looking at getting a second one.

Your new intro tune is so odd, yet so catchy, that I really like it.

That is one of the best sounding engines ever. It is just harmonious. I could just listen to this video instead of watch.

Maserati is one of my favourite brands and you should definitely review some of the 1980-2000’s models

Love the re-designed intro!

I ve been lusting after one of those forever. Any version. Prettiest design of the last 20 years in my opinion.

Such a beautiful car with an amazing soundtrack. This has to be on my lottery win list.

Sounds and looks brilliant

Great episode and absolutely spot on. Bought mine from Richard Grace and it’s booked in at Sports Italia for the infotainment upgrade. Can’t wait to take it out this summer and perhaps get you behind the wheel. 2013 Granturismo Sport

@jlove24

Жыл бұрын

They upgraded the infotainment to an aftermarket model or an updated granturismo screen?

That thing looks and sounds spectacular!

Are you making a video with the Buyer's Guide? Or are you writing it for a publication? Thanks, and great video, as usual!

That engine note is glorious!

U honestly deserve more subscribers, these vids are the best on the web👌

Great video

What a great noise !

I always have a soft spot for GT MC Stradale. Especially for the early cars with no back seat and the bucket seat at the front.

I love this car! And my favourite sounding car of recent times 🙏👏🏁

Great review. There only few Nat. Asp cars that great on exhaust sound : 1. MC Stradale 2. Mustang GT305R 3. Dodge ScatPack (6.4L Hemi) 4. C7 ZR1

I'm honestly considering one. awesome cars and awesome noise!

@600zxr

2 жыл бұрын

Do it! We love ours!

Incredible car. Under-appreciated

Love it..those sounds those looks !

IMO, the interior has aged one of the best, if not the best of all cars of its generation. However, it did run for too long in production.

Harry Metcalfe loved his. Definitely on the bucket list for me.

A fine review. A couple of unrelated requests: I know you are ab audiophile. What is in your home system? How about a garage update?

@JayEmmOnCars

2 жыл бұрын

YBA Passion Pre Yba Passion Power x2 Lumin Mini Streamer Dali Epicon 6 Also Arcam AV Receiver plus Epicon Front Centre, and Rubicon LCR at the back

I've got a 2012 MC S Sportline 4.7, a grade or two below the Stradale I think. Absolutely love the car. The sound is intoxicating. Sure, I've been in and driven much faster cars, but none put a smile on my face like the almost 12yo Granturismo. Looks and sounds the best and still plenty of fun to drive.

"Absolute magic!" One of the most beautiful cars you might see on the road today. I'm never going to sell mine. Bought mine because it has bigger back seat and is more comfortable than a lambo or a ferrari 430 and this makes for a significantly better daily driver.

Credit to Maserati they certainly know how to tune an exhaust. Sounds incredible.

.....and whether mercury is in retrograde....lol. Its a thing ...so spot on Jay!

One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

Being a die hard Ferrari loyalist, I've always thought of Maserati as kind of the budget brand of Ferrari. Like Toyota to Lexus. Id buy one once depreciation slaps it across the face and then aspire for the F12 or 812.

Sounds epic!!

I bought one new in 2013 , drove it for 75k and I would buy another with no question.

A 2016 SVR in blue with silver SVR rims and this one would be a near perfect garage for me (and for my mechanic too).

Lovely looks and sound! We’re these or any other variants of the coupe ever available as a manual or conventional automatic? I’m really warming to Maserati- our Levante has great quality (yes, really) and has a certain Italian warmth and swagger that stands out amongst all the Range-Rovers and Cayennes. I know, as a serial Porsche owner and fan that a Cayenne Turbo is ultimately quicker around a track, but, as you emphasize in your very entertaining review, it’s how a car makes you feel that really matters. I could certainly entertain a Gran Coupe - I need a decent rear seat for my young, but rather tall son…

Something for you Jayl!

The only car I regret selling

Ahh, that sound. A symphony that draws the soul and drains the bank.

Stunning, STUNNING car!!!

The Gran Turismo remains one of my favourite cars. I think the problem for Maserati was that it was re-launched as a Ferrari sub-brand, and I don't think their dealer network were ever that interested in selling them; I can remember having a test drive of the 3200 GT in Colchester when it came out, and I don't think the salesman with me was that convinced about the car either. Frankly, you have to have seen Stirling Moss driving in his pomp to remember when Maserati was a household name, and they soon got tagged as a 'poor man's Ferrari', largely overweight and not particularly quick, but I think the Gran Turismo will always appeal to those who don't run with the crowd and has the makings of a long-term classic.

Thanks 😊

I love the look of these.

I love the fact that I see so much criticism about the mpg on these, and then in owners clubs and forums some owners who’ve ended up swapping to 4.7 vantages (like me) then realise they’re actually not that bad suddenly 😂🤣😂