2010 Maserati GranTurismo S (M145) MC Shift

Highlights

• Naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 with 434 bhp
• MC Shift six-speed automated manual with column-mounted paddle shifters
• One of the great modern exhaust notes
• Just 24,786 MOT-verified miles from new
• Advisory-free MOT to Mar 2027

Overview

Pretty as it is, the Maserati GranTurismo S is also a car of substance. Pininfarina drew the lines and Maserati placed the 4.7-litre naturally aspirated V8 as far back in the bay as possible on its shortened Quattroporte platform, delivering 50:50 weight distribution and 434 bhp through the MC Shift six-speed automated manual gearbox with its column-mounted paddle shifters. Then, famously, a composer at Milan's La Scala opera house helped shape the exhaust note. The result is a V8 whose cross-plane crank gives it a deep, gravelly baritone entirely its own. Hit the Sport button on the centre console and the bypass valves open. You don't just hear it. You feel it.

This 2010 example takes that sensory richness and turns the volume up further still. Finished in red over a black leather interior with red contrast stitching, red dashboard and door card inserts, and Trident-embossed headrests front and rear, it's a car that was clearly specified by someone who understood what a Maserati should do to you. Outside, gloss black 20-inch multi-spoke alloys frame red Maserati-branded brake calipers and drilled discs, while an Italian tricolore accent sits behind the chrome-trident grille. Tinted rear glass and a body-coloured lip spoiler complete a cohesive, confident look.

Inside, the classic Maserati analogue clock nestles between the centre vents, blue-faced dials glow from the binnacle, and the GranTurismo S script badge on the passenger dashboard leaves no doubt about what you're sitting in. With 24,786 MOT-verified miles, five former keepers and no reported mechanical concerns, this GranTurismo S has been cherished, driven, and is ready to reward its next keeper with the kind of unfiltered sensory experience that's becoming harder to find with every passing year.

History and documentation

• First registered 3rd September 2010
• Service book shows main dealer stamps as follows: Sep 2012 @ 6,762 miles, Aug 2014 @ 12,370 miles, Oct 2016 @ 15,845 miles, Apr 2019 @ 17,348 miles and an additional stamp from an independent garage for Jul 2024 @ 21,186 miles
• In current ownership since February 2023
• MOT history shows 13 consecutive passes with no recorded failures
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 23rd March 2027
• HPI clear
• The vendor tells us a new battery has been fitted during their ownership

Interior

• Black leather cabin with red contrast stitching and matching red inserts across the dashboard and door cards creates a striking two-tone environment
• Bolstered sports seats with embossed Maserati Trident headrests front and rear retain good overall shape, with only light creasing to the leather on the bolsters and seat bases
• A small nick is visible on the outer bolster of the front passenger seat
• Perforated leather steering wheel shows light wear and smoothing to the upper rim consistent with use
• Classic Maserati analogue clock sits between the centre air vents; blue-faced instrument dials in the binnacle
• Column-mounted paddle shifters for the MC Shift gearbox
• The seller reports that the sound system has been upgraded
• Brushed metal Maserati-branded door sill plates are present and tidy
• Light scuffs visible on the lower front section of the driver's door card and pocket area
• Minor surface scratching and dust on the black trim surrounding the factory head unit controls
• All electrics, gauges and switchgear are reported to be fully functional by the vendor
• Rear seats are trimmed to match the front in black leather with red stitching and embossed Trident headrests; no obvious tears or heavy creasing visible
• Carpets throughout present cleanly with no obvious staining
• Boot compartment is fully carpet-lined and tidy, with some light fraying on the boot aperture trim

Exterior

• Finished in red with a strong gloss finish across the main panels
• The vendor tells us there are minor chips and a minor bump on the rear bumper
• Gloss black 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with red Maserati-branded brake calipers and drilled discs; light superficial surface marks visible on the gloss black wheel finish
• Pirelli P Zero tyres fitted (245/35 ZR20 front, 285/35 ZR20 rear)
• Italian tricolore accent behind the front grille adds a personalised styling detail
• Small paint chips visible on the door mirror caps, with light stone chipping around the front bumper and fog light recesses
• Front lower lip and splitter show scraping from ground contact, which is typical of low-slung GTs
• A faint curved scratch is visible ahead of the rear wheelarch on one side
• Light road rash and scuffing along the underside edges of the side skirts
• Headlamp lenses appear clear with no obvious clouding
• All panels and shut lines appear consistent
• No obvious signs of structural corrosion on the body
• Underside retains heat shields and trays in place; exhaust silencer casing shows age-related surface oxidation only
• Honestly presented overall, with cosmetic wear consistent with a car that's been driven and enjoyed rather than hidden away

Mechanical

• 4.7-litre (4,691cc) naturally aspirated V8 producing 434 bhp and 361 lb ft of torque
• MC Shift six-speed automated manual transaxle with column-mounted paddle shifters
• Rear-wheel drive
• 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds
• Top speed of 183mph
• Red Maserati-branded brake calipers with drilled discs all round
• The vendor tells us the car starts perfectly and sounds amazing
• New battery fitted during current ownership, according to the seller
• No untoward sounds or smoke from the engine reported
• The vendor informs us there are no mechanical issues or problems and nothing needs to be replaced

Summary

Red paintwork, red stitching, red dashboard inserts, red brake calipers. A naturally aspirated V8 soundtrack shaped with help from La Scala. A GranTurismo S doesn't whisper. It makes itself known through every sense, and this particular example does so with real conviction.

Honestly presented with 24,786 MOT-verified miles, 13 clean MOT passes and no reported mechanical concerns, it's a well-specified, well-kept example of one of Italy's most celebrated modern GTs, complete with the desirable 4.7-litre engine and MC Shift gearbox. For anyone craving genuine character from their next car, this one delivers.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Dudley.