This Maserati, with its Ferrari-derived 4.2-litre V8 and gorgeous styling, is truly an iron fist in a velvet glove.
It's also one of the few six-speed manual versions ever delivered to Australia.
Maserati went through its contemporary glory days from the mid-2000s into 2010. It was making achingly beautiful cars—styled by the likes of Giorgetto Giugiaro and others—and then filling the shells with the innards of a Ferrari.
Its ‘Tipo F136’ 4.2-litre V8 is a weapons-grade powertrain. Its potency is obvious as it shouts into life and hums with a cold start, almost like it’s ready to go in an instant.
Since its delivery to Australia in November 2002, this Maserati Coupe V8 has had three owners. It is supported by a detailed and full service history from marque specialists.
- 2002 Maserati Coupe GT
- 66,457 km
- Australian delivered
- Three owners from new
- Six-speed manual
- Believed to be one of 20 delivered new to Australia
- Full service history
- Ferrari ‘Tipo F136’ 4.2-litre V8 engine
- 287 kW / 451 Nm
- 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
- Configured in Grigio alloy with a navy blue leather interior
- Rubber-coated switchgear professionally restored
- Factory equipment: climate control, premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, power steering, traction control
- Wholly original with no repairs or repaints
- The vehicle comes with NSW registration.
The engine's well-balanced and lightweight rotating mass means it revs rapidly and feels sprightly under throttle. The manual version alleviates the main problem with an old Maserati, which is that it always centres around a crappy semi-automatic.
Overall, it It feels exotic, and when combined with the rare option of a six-speed manual transmission, it becomes even sweeter. Then there’s the styling, which in this case is merely beautiful. Giugiaro’s fastback silhouette is combined with subtle detailing in the C-pillar and chrome work that adds a touch of sophistication.
This example’s Grigio Alloy paintwork perfectly complements it. Since its delivery to Australia in November 2002,
It’s said that less than 20 six-speed manual V8 coupes were ever delivered to Australia, making this low-mileage and above-average example very sought after.