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2008 Maserati Granturismo

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2008 Maserati Granturismo is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
4.2L 8-cylinder
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
4.2L 8-cylinder
Combined Economy
15 MPG US (15.7 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine4.2L 8-cylinder
Displacement4.2 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears6
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
City13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)
Highway19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 13V196000: SUSPENSION:REAR

    Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.

    Remedy: Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.

    Reported May 13, 2013. View on NHTSA

  • 12V024000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 GRANTURISMO AND GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 TO MARCH 2010. DUE TO A FAULTY LAMP ASSEMBLY, THE REAR LIGHTS (BOTH TAIL AND BRAKE) MAY FAIL.

    Remedy: MASERATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AFFECTED REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

    Reported January 25, 2012. View on NHTSA

  • 09V001000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

    MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati…

    Reported January 6, 2009. View on NHTSA

  • 07V550000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ADVANCED PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG WEIGHT SENSOR SYSTEM. A MALFUNCTION CAN OCCUR IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ECU UNITS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.

    Reported December 4, 2007. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 8, 2026

Data verified: November 8, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2008 Maserati Granturismo have?

4.2L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Maserati Granturismo?

Combined fuel economy is 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2008 Maserati Granturismo front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.