Delivered through Auto König in Munich
Exceptionally elegant colour combination
390-HP-V8 developed together with Ferrari
Extensively mechanically overhauled in 2025
With the 3200 GT, Maserati finally had a proper Gran Turismo in its range again in 1998. A beautiful, fast car with spectacular boomerang tail lights and a twin-turbo V8, but mechanically still deeply rooted in the marque’s own past. Four years later, the 4200 GT marked the decisive step into a new era.
Under the bonnet, the turbos were gone. In their place sat a naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 developed together with Ferrari. Four overhead camshafts, 32 valves and 390 hp at 7,000 rpm made quite a statement. More important still was its character: the V8 positively thrived on revs and delivered a soundtrack that served as a very Italian reminder that Maserati had meanwhile become part of the Ferrari fold.
The transmission brought Maserati closer to Maranello as well. Alongside a conventional six-speed manual, buyers could choose the automated Cambiocorsa gearbox with steering-wheel paddles. With the gearbox mounted at the rear in transaxle fashion, weight distribution was nicely balanced. The Maserati dispatched 0 to 100 km/h in around five seconds and did not run out of breath until beyond 280 km/h.
Visually, the 4200 remained closely related to its Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed predecessor. The famous boomerang tail lights, however, disappeared in favour of more conventional units – allegedly not least because they stood in the way of US homologation. A pity.
From 2004, the Maserati, by then officially called simply the Coupé, received a facelift with styling cues from the new Quattroporte. An open version was also offered in the form of the Spyder.
The 4200 therefore marks a turning point: away from the idiosyncratic Biturbo legacy and into the modern Ferrari era. A proper Gran Turismo – fast, luxurious and blessed with an engine that is reason enough on its own.
This Maserati 4200 Coupé Cambiocorsa is already a 2004 model and was ordered in a particularly elegant colour combination: Grigio Alfieri Metallic with black leather. In April 2025, the Gran Turismo was registered to the consignor, who was still living near Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg at the time. Earlier that same month, the previous owner had put the car through its German roadworthiness inspection at 82,874 kilometres.
When the consignor moved to Reith bei Seefeld, the Maserati was homologated in Austria and registered there on 28 July 2025. By then, the Coupé had already undergone extensive mechanical work in April at 85,968 kilometres. Among other items, the suspension arms and summer tyres were renewed. The total cost of this work came to EUR 12,797.
Now showing 87,300 kilometres, this Ferrari in disguise is being offered for sale again because the lady of the house feels rather more comfortable with four-wheel drive in the mountainous surroundings of their new home.
Its next owner gets a luxury sports car that has recently benefited from an extensive mechanical overhaul. Moreover, the Maserati has been inspected and approved in both Germany and Austria. Excellent conditions, then, for both head and heart to become equally enthusiastic.