3200 GT Collectable?

[allandwf]

My apologies Allan.........typo, it's 50/75, Grigio Touring with Nero leather/red piping, Auto trans.

Thought we had traced another. Still a few out there to find.

 

[Gran5port]

1999 Maserati 3200 GT Performance
Engine power - 370 bhp
Engine size - 3217 cc
Brochure Engine size - 3.2 litres
Acceleration (0-60mph) - 5.1 seconds
Top speed - 174 mph

 

[Gran5port]

2008 Maserati Granturismo 4.2 Performance
Engine power - 405 bhp
Engine size - 4244 cc
Brochure Engine size - 4.2 litres
Acceleration (0-60mph) - 5.2 seconds
Top speed - 177 mph

 

[allandwf]

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1999 Maserati 3200 GT Performance
Engine power - 370 bhp
Engine size - 3217 cc
Brochure Engine size - 3.2 litres
Acceleration (0-60mph) - 5.1 seconds
Top speed - 174 mph

What are you trying to tell us Gran5port? Your preaching to the converted

 

[tappets]

I'll throw in my 2bobs worth RE: Auto v Manual. Driven both & and I'd take the auto every day of the week (not due to me owning the auto at all). It's just a more enjoyable drive in my opinion. When driving quick the last thing you want to worry about is stomping on a clutch and grappling for a gear lever........especially up in the tight hills where one needs the right gear (just Select Sport and let it do it for you then.......Go hard).

I'll bet my left N#T that a decent driver would be slightly quicker on track in the Auto and I reckon that's what it's all about in these cars!

 

[Gran5port]

2009 Maserati Granturismo 4.7 S Performance
Engine power - 450 bhp
Engine size - 4691 cc
Brochure Engine size - 4.7 litres
Acceleration (0-60mph) - 5.0 seconds
Top speed - 160 mph

This is unbelievable!

 

[Gran5port]

I am shocked, before researching I honestly thought the Granturismo was a lot quicker

 

[urquattrogus]

Auto tends to lessen the chances of crank endfloat too.

 

[tappets]

Amen to that!

 

[Gran5port]

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[Contigo]

Way to go! Keep them coming these are comedy Gold

 

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[allandwf]

Should these not have their own thread, this is getting a bit cluttered? We all know they fetch good money abroad. RHD market is different, but it is a good thing we are seeing the better examples climbing.

 

[RW3200]

I am shocked, before researching I honestly thought the Granturismo was a lot quicker ??

Given the fact that I'm yet to hear of a 3200gt showing less than 400hp I'd take those figures with a pinch of salt. That said I'd expect the Granturismo figures to be similarly understated. (Would be interesting to hear if this is the case).

R

 

[highlander]

Given the fact that I'm yet to hear of a 3200gt showing less than 400hp I'd take those figures with a pinch of salt. That said I'd expect the Granturismo figures to be similarly understated. (Would be interesting to hear if this is the case).

R

Yes, but the social myth is that Maserati were instructed in 1998 to deliver the 3200 below the Ferrari bhp at the time and maser engineers thought "hey luigi, we gonna do that?"...... "Nah, we're not mario, we gonna put more horses in but not tell anyone"
On a more serious note, the torque on the 32 is so high and the back so light it is difficult to get the power on the Tarmac, even for those far better drivers than me IMO.

 

[RW3200]

Yes, but the social myth is that Maserati were instructed in 1998 to deliver the 3200 below the Ferrari bhp at the time and maser engineers thought "hey luigi, we gonna do that?"...... "Nah, we're not mario, we gonna put more horses in but not tell anyone"
On a more serious note, the torque on the 32 is so high and the back so light it is difficult to get the power on the Tarmac, even for those far better drivers than me IMO.

- Typical Maserati! The attitude transfers into the car too.

- As for the torque, that's why you need a 3200 with a clutch

R