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0–100 km/h
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What owners say
Overview
Owners overwhelmingly praise the 8C Competizione as one of the most beautiful cars ever designed, with a spectacular Ferrari-derived V8 engine sound that is described as "insanely glorious" and "one of the best sounding cars from the 2000s." However, the driving experience is cri
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus. Owners discuss both the coupe and spider versions, with the coupe described as "probably the most beautiful car built in the last 2 decades," but no clear preference for one over the
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | electrical system |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices2 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2008 · suspension:rearcampaign 13V196000
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
2008 · suspension:front:control arm:lower ball jointcampaign 09V001000
MASERATI IS RECALLING 7,912 MY 2008 GRAN TURISMO, QUATTROPORTE, AND ALFA ROMEO VEHICLES. INCORRECTLY TORQUED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT NUTS TO LOOSEN.
Specifications
Generation
4.7 V8 (450 Hp)
From 2008-2010
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