Maserati Gran Sport Car Review | Top Gear

[@teop7887]

My favorite Maserati. Classic, elegant, not ostentatious or vulgar like other sport GTs. Still looks good today.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Back when 19 inch wheels were big and a 180mph top speed was "enermous".

[@woodrow_mayes]

a meaty 396bhp

[@Eidrian111]

Woodrow Mayes 396*

[@buca9696]

180mph is still very fast.

[@ellispaulin3674]

Tauno Kekkonen Jesus you get 19”s on a Vauxhall Astra these days

[@Eidrian111]

Ellis Paulin 20’s on the civic type r! The same size that my f150 harley has!

[@CarolinaAutos]

It's so rare that I see a TG bit I haven't before. Pure gold

[@waitotong9590]

Back to the days when it's ok to have a V8 with less than 400hp.

[@porsche928s5]

waito tong back when it was ok to have a v8

[@waitotong9590]

Porsche 928s can’t agree more

[@robinmarples5198]

And without a turbo or 2. The best erea

[@bofflethewaffle]

Nowadays you got 2 liter engines with 3 cylinders doing 600 bhp. I think I like *now* better.

[@MrChow408]

Your Waifu's Waifu but those sound like straight ass 🤣. Rather a v8 or inline 6 :D v10 v12 always a dream as well : )

[@lesnordman1387]

Very glad to see Maserati improving their cars in response to criticism.

[@clintstrehl631]

Les Nordman …and then there was the Ghibli

[@FAT8893]

That's why feedback matters.

[@5tephenmb]

This comment aged well haha

[@scuckplexity]

@@clintstrehl631 and then theres the mc20..

[@ikhoonyejelem2967]

They're still shit

[@magny62]

Driving it on a daily bases for 15000 km now. The is beautiful build, interior is perfect! The sound is fantastic. I will keep it in my garage and I am going to drive a Megane RS 250 chipped to 300 hp. In fact the Renault is a better car but you feel very special in the Maserati!

[@professionalb2550]

Damn this comment was posted 10 years ago, I was 7 years old then that's crazy

[@griffinedmondson5896]

Do you still have it

[@asifnoaman8978]

@@professionalb2550 same😂

[@TheAmazingMrMcFlyy]

I’ve always been in love with this car, I work at a Ferrari dealership and they had an event to unveil the MC20 and all i can think about is this car lately and how hard Maserati has deviated from what they were to what they are now

[@derekjlight]

5:34 "flatten this chicken"

[@ReroutedYearAD]

Must be a BBQ going on.

[@aydankhaliq2967]

He cut the chicken

[@action-slack4916]

The hamster was slow exiting the chicken

[@정여훈-m1z]

Back when Maserati was a competitive brand, not a mockery of today.

[@FAT8893]

Now that the MC20 has been launched, I can see Maserati being competitive again.

[@riptiide9285]

@@FAT8893 it won't bring them back to their mc12 days. Back then the maserati gt's were a big deal because it was the only daily drivable model and now they're flooded with SUV's and sedans

[@Darkest_matter]

We're they competing with trabant and fiat. Who can make a more unreliable car?

[@fardimnazir666]

@@riptiide9285 What do you mean "flooded"? Levante is the only SUV on sale right now. And Maserati has been making Quattroporte sedans for decades now.

[@sukhdevr3489]

Were they competitive back then? I don't think this car was a success and the only other car I remember from this era was the Quatraportte which was very unreliable.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

I have a 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 with the same gearbox and can confirm that it is great on the open road but tricky at slow speeds. It is tricky to crawl slowly and hill starts are sometimes a challenge. Once mastered it is great though.

[@tygray4014]

I own one of these it’s in my page!

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@tygray4014 Nice one Ty! Turned out the Selespeed gearbox was faulty. I had only just got it when I posted this and had never driven a Selespeed before so I thought that's just how they were. My mechanic has fixed it (for a small fortune of course :p) and now it's as smooth as silk. :)

[@sugarnads]

Dct is fine.

[@jjay350]

Same deal with any automated clutch. I got a Ferrari with the 7 speed dual clutch paddle shift and it's the same deal. Fantastic when you're driving but difficult at low speeds and on hills.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@jjay350 Good to know it isn't just me or my car then. 😁 Slow, stop/start crawling on a hill (always when in traffic) is pretty much impossible to start without a bit of shudder. The automatic clutch kicks in just a bit too low in the rev range but it has to be like so you can make smooth starts on the flat. I drove Dad's 6.speed manual the other day and it was so easy to drive smoothly! 😂

[@lewymartain8267]

19" Alloys and 180 MPH, todays is still supercar standards. Well ahead of its time. I love mine and so glad i got it when i did. I was in 2 minds but the Ferrari engine did it for me. They will last a lifetime if looked after . Best engine in the world the v8 and Normally asperated N/A . No supercharger and no turbo. Amazing!

[@idrishadrami8852]

What is that music when the sports mode is turned on because it makes it epic

[@whupjr]

My dad has this 06 gransport it gets lots of attention obviously not as much as a Lambo or a ferrari would but car lovers love the sound and look of it, My friends hate it and tell me to sell it and buy it when its my dads car that i didn't pay for. My dad wants to put a DBW from formula dynamics and decat it and put a larini pipe.

[@madmusiccompany9775]

whupjr 22 why Friends should say you to sell it???!

[@robertmizek3315]

I have the Spyder version of this car with the Formula Dynamics DBW system, lowering kit, stainless steel brake lines, drilled rotors, and Tubi exhaust. The performance is phenomenal. I’ve had this car on the track and it’s amazing. Around town and on the highway it’s a joy.

[@jeremyk5414]

@@avivkestin7103 That’s just pure trash... I have a 19’ GT and there are some amazing aftermarket and upmarket systems that open the car up? And there always have been you obviously don’t know...

[@GordonWolters]

I have one of the very few 2002 Cambiocorsa. What a beast.

[@Matt-cw1mv]

Future classic I think.

[@Manc-fh5we]

The original was stunning and the interior was a work of art. It was never built with a race track in mind.

[@jjay350]

Yeah agreed. The Coupe/Spyder made a lot more sense as a road going grand touring car and I always liked it's interior more than the later Gran Sports. They were never meant to be track weapons.

[@tassoneclassics6875]

I have a mc victory version of this car it's very special and exclusive. A good investment for a future classic car....

[@Sierramike524]

Dunno if this thing can be done, but maybe they can make a "parking mode" for the paddle transmission cars if they aren't that good with fine movements, where they just set the rev limit to something low so it does less that 1mph.

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

Esmond Li i've got a gransport and i can tell you the movement is smooth as can be, at any speed

[@AlexTrain5249]

I sat in one of these and the seats are VERY comfy and really hug you in but I’m very weary of that 4.2 L V8 because I saw one from a Quattroporte that threw a rod through the oil pan. I love that deep sound it makes though.

[@mamovaka]

I had one in 2008, with a ferrari modena they shared many of same parts and the maserati was an absolute fantastic car and it was better on the track than my e46 m3 i traded in for it. It was the perfect daiky compliment to my modena and its hard to find two cars that together make a wonderful and experienced drive. Another example woukd be a 2008 rs4 stick and a 2008 r8. Stick. If you want newer a good duo would be a alfa guila quadrafilago and a ferrari f8 tributo. These are wonderful 2 car patches. Can probabku get a manual r8 and rs4 2008 for 140k for both. Ferrari ans maserati would run you 170k and the 350-400k for f8/alfa combo

[@robertmizek3315]

Great car. I have the Spyder version. Lots of fun and a joy to drive.

[@mrblimbo1359]

The most underrated maserati imo

[@tygray4014]

I own one of these it’s in my page!

[@andybroer651]

Nice effort Richard... you make Maserati proud!

[@jjay350]

I think this is just more of a car that would appeal to him than Jeremy, especially back then.

[@konyina]

I've always been a Maserati\Aston Martin man, and i would always pick a Martin or a Maserati over a Lambo or Ferrari.

[@andrejkostovski5172]

Zabole Me ferraris and lambos are for young people who want to show of and probably cant drive properly.. astons and maseratis are for classy people who wanna drive some cars with timeless design

[@massimotarchi5091]

aston martins are for wankers

[@winstonli8081]

Lancia Man here

[@johnsimun6533]

Buy a Chevy.

[@matthewcurmi8016]

3:36 That's called foreshadowing...

[@SuperCompany007]

2:10 Silent Hunter 3 menu music :D

[@Tanto27]

The Stig is a professional mate, he knows how to do it.

[@Psiberzerker]

I love a good Moz. It really depends on who owns the brand, and how much they care about it, but pretty much everything these 3 have to say about Alfa Romero? That's how I feel about Maserati.

[@mrtom2854]

Can't beat the 2018 Maserati 4.7 Litre for a V8 sound. Only thing that sounds better than a Maserati 4.7 is a Lexus LFA

[@boltmix7294]

"The only thing that sounds better is the LFA" You can tell that this comment was made by a 14 year old that doesn't know shit about cars

[@siler7]

Wow. It's okay to disagree, but you don't have to be a jerk.

[@mrtom2854]

@@boltmix7294 I'm 18 and I've loved cars since I was 3

[@synthem9389]

i love all the Amon Tobin in this

[@RhidMorgan]

can pick these up for a reasonable 16k these days, bit of a bargain

[@tygray4014]

I own one of these it’s in my page!

[@uz4ir12345]

5:34 love this accent

[@american16]

I drive a corvette but have to admit I do want this maserati VS as a every other weekend cruiser

[@twitsz]

my dad owns an older one but the only dif i can see between them is the awsome new wheels, nothing else.

[@UnlimitedGamerUNG]

Top Gear should do the same kind of video about Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale! PLEASE!

[@MartiniPinball]

This car has aged very well actually

[@DFWsCars]

This may be my next car.

[@alin4507]

Ferrari Dave terrible car

[@MrHav1k]

Hope you love your mechanic.

[@MultiShawnt]

If you want to dance, Pay the band... Running cost are as you drive. Expensive yet not unforseen. I think you get what you pay for. Whats so unique about this car is that unlike almost every car,, instills cost fears, forsure and positively. Yet true running cost are likely nominal for cars in it's class 🏁 I personally desire one, the values are great. For me it's about timing 😎

[@RubensBerg]

@@alin4507 You never have driven one I think. 10 years later, the car is stil awesome

[@michaeldavis2531]

It's not REALLY an automatic, it's an automated manual, with electro-hydraulic actuators that control the clutch and shifting.

[@jjay350]

I like the interior on the coupe/spyder a lot more, and I feel like making it stiffer sort of took away from the grand touring appeal. The Gran Sport is more of a track car by comparison though, so it's no wonder they enjoyed it more on the track.

[@kekke2000]

It is as they say. It's good for the track because you get a quick gear change. But it's not practical.

[@Keisuke42]

Oh I def agree. The WRC cars use them, and they can shift from 1st to 6th gear back down to first, faster than a normal clutch or pedal can up shift once. So, it is much better for racing. I just like a clutch pedal for fun. =P Heal and Toe FTW

[@Keisuke42]

All shifting should be done before you enter the corner anyway. But, I can't say cause I have never tried a flappy pedal gear box.

[@Keisuke42]

Nope. I've driven on a track with an instructor next to me, and he said that if you shift in a corner, it upsets the balance of the car because if you press the clutch, you are disconnecting the engine from the tires. But, the transition might be smoother with a computer controlled manual transmission. But, I do all my down shifting while I am braking for a corner, once I am in the right gear for entry, I don't shift until I accelerate to redline out of the corner.

[@doyle0915]

I think its really nice. Pretty. Would buy it if I had the money.

[@tomnevati]

The new Gran Turismo is the most beautiful car in the world right now. When will Top Gear do a review?!

[@aijaman]

and i say hey. Hey! what a wonderul kind of day. where you can learn to walk and play. and get along with each other.

[@sw1000xg]

I think you top trumped me there WOW what a CAR! thanks for that...

[@xxczerxx]

How is he liking it in the guinea grey?

[@MultiShawnt]

Best,! My favorite! Period.

[@Thejoke179]

SEEN THIS EPISODE ITS SICK

[@KeithFlint350]

00:28 - it's a Peugeot logo

[@jaydenkhatkar]

good old days

[@andygtv]

When the Top Gear heads were smaller too

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

natural V8 with manual gearbox automatic win these days

[@tygray4014]

I own one of these it’s in my page!

[@techniqueswithtodd]

"Huge 19 inch wheels" those were the days eh? :)

[@sweenykim]

Go for the C4s

[@geftw]

+1. I am an American car buyer, But you dont have to go buy a Zonda to have luxury. A mecedes is fine as well.

[@srivathsmanmohan4451]

I don't think most people who would settle for a mercedes could afford a Zonda

[@buffbaer]

haha 1:01 the famous spinal tab

[@aimDiego]

I hate the way it looks, but I've always wanted one of these.

[@Jack-cv4ke]

La migliore della categoria,gran macchina!

[@Usethebanana]

In theory yes, but I suppose you can imagine enough situations where you have to shift IN the corner. e.g. when entering a hard corner followed by a softer corner. I don't know about you, but I'm not going to wait until I exit the soft corner to shift and accelerate. you never shift in the corner?

[@goondhu64]

he would have lapped me 5 TIMES ! haha FTW right there

[@IronMan3582]

Blows my mind that I was introduced the concept of calling it a "Formula 1 Paddle Shifters" with Forza Motorsport 2 and the official racing wheel Microsoft produced in 2007 and they're calling it a "Flappy Paddle Gearbox" well into 2012

[@princezizi]

Lele, how are you doing today? I hope you enjoy your essays!

[@paultje2small]

ive seen one at a dealer and its very pretty

[@mikeakaspike]

But you can get a foot clutch manual transmission. I've seen pictures of them when shopping, and wikipedia also says that the "GT" version over the "Cambiocorsa" Perhaps the GranSport doesn't offer a standard manual transmission. But I thought that they were also complaining about the previous version not having one either. Anyways, to set the record straight, a traditional 6 speed manual transmission does exist. At least here in the States.

[@mikeakaspike]

@Don Duv I own one now

[@AutoWorldTube]

LUXURY IS A WAY OF LIVING ! FORZA MASERATI !!

[@rider56AK907]

@Ele3tricEye does a chevy lumina minivan count as a hatchback?

[@jorikrademakers]

yeah i wanna know to,its from a movie but i cant remember wich one

[@heavierthanairfilms]

The Christopher Moltisanti-Mobile

[@YeeSoest]

just for correctness: the ariel atom is great and i love it. i wanna buy one and its supeeeercool but it does NOT beat ALL the cars out there. once upon a time, there was a man called Ettore Bugatti....

[@ImAussieMate]

nice car but i agree with jeremy i dont like the gearbox

[@FerrarisRock]

nah man SL series is the way to go....mercedes V8 FTW

[@JumpStop1]

yeah there are some good maseratis with some great looks

[@philbegas]

top gear guys really love to talk about how the volume is going up to 11 :P

[@dense_and_dull]

Do you know what they're referencing?

[@Alex-dt8op]

Fabulous car. I have a GranSport Spyder. Only 472 of them were made. I took spyder to better hear its sound. Fantastic quality. Robust engine and yes, I enjoy its gearbox. Real connection to F1 technologies. Manual is a flavour of the month.

[@jjay350]

Yeah I think the paddle shift is just a lot more enjoyable if you ever drive these on the street with traffic.

[@yako165]

thx

[@suyashtilak8371]

they used the music as they used for the e60 m5.

[@bmxmyway]

is there going to be a season13?

[@SsoftijsS]

Hell yeah, that really improves my image of y'all american/english people =P

[@omegasword2000]

SONG AT 0:31 is the Suntoucher by groove armada

[@ImAussieMate]

i know about that, u also know thats not the same as an original manual burnout.

[@Keisuke42]

I don't see the point of flappy pedals. It's would be more expensive to repair if it breaks, and it will never be the same as a clutch pedal, and a stick. lol I agree.

[@aidanjean5739]

Can anyone tell me the symphony that is playing in the background?

[@snggarageworld]

jinny loves it but she has little trouble getting in to the seat so powerful must take lesson from a dealer

[@MoltenMetal613]

They use them because the shifting will be much faster than that of a regular manual. If regular manuals were better, all Formula One cars would have them.

[@LancerJak]

God this car is so beautiful. Maserati should really bring back the Gran Sport.

[@svenblubber5448]

Funny to see Richard mock Tweed, considering he's gone full wannabe Lord dressed head to toe nowadays...

[@vantheman1244]

Clarkson was wrong in terms of parking the car. You could do it in automatic and not have to use the paddles.

[@tygray4014]

I own one of these it’s in my page!

[@Usethebanana]

You're absolutely right!!! That is the right way to do it. And I can get worked up as well when my girlfriend presses the clutch because "she is going to have to break". Press the clutch and you lost 50% of the control on your car. But when driving in regular traffic (not on a track), trying to drive in a relaxed and efficient way with a car that won't make 100Km/h in second gear, I'm shifting in the corner :o) Nevertheless, wouldn't you agree that paddles on the wheel are very impractical?

[@philbegas]

Get the manual version instead

[@bpowersman5000]

Hmm, methinks you can appreciate fine automobiles...

[@Mrgamer4]

reminds me of the m5 review

[@derekdreke4990]

Id like to race Hammond and Clarkson

[@gggg3361]

Keeps the viewer engaged by switching the screen every 3 seconds. Literally

[@TheJohnlyh]

Holy cow this is true

[@sakethram6496]

Now I can't unsee it

[@Vespabbestia-et3it]

great gabriele!!!

[@RickRubinesque]

'Gran sport' what's that? Speed knitting?

[@fatguysayshi]

The fronts of these cars look like spyker fronts

[@xmlisnotaprotocol]

anyone know what year this car is? looks like a 2005 M138

[@Heeroyui752]

I want one.