The Maserati GT4 was introduced for the 2016 motorsport season, primarily targeting the GT4 Championships in Europe and the Pirelli World Challenge in the United States.

The car uses a naturally aspirated 4.7 litre V8 engine, restricted to 430 horsepower, and a 6-speed sequential transmission.

Maserati followed a path set by many other manufacturers when developing the GT4 model. The car is based on the road GranTurismo MC with motorsport-specific modifications to compete in FIA-sanctioned GT4 events. The changes to the GranTurismo MC include a GT4-specific body kit and headlights, a roll cage, racing parts in the suspension system, a brake bias adjustment system and many others.