Maserati engineers will construct precisely 206 extra V8 engines. Then, the storied Italian model will say goodbye to the fantastic burbling sound that made it world-famous.
The corporate introduced the upcoming finish of its line of V8 engines in Could. On the time, Maserati promised two particular editions as a remaining salute to the V8. Now, we now have particulars.
Modena’s engineers will construct simply 103 copies of every in tribute to the primary Maserati V8. That automobile, a 1959 Maserati 5000 GT custom-built for the Shah of Iran, bore chassis quantity 103.
The 2 goodbye editions will make their first public look this week on the Goodwood Competition of Pace. Each use the identical 572-horsepower twin-turbo V8. Maserati has not offered pricing info on both.
Ghibli 334 Ultima
The primary of the 2 salute fashions can be a limited-edition Ghibli sedan referred to as the 334 Ultima in reference to its prime pace (relax, it’s in kilometers per hour – that’s 207 mph). Maserati claims the automobile is “the quickest sedan on the planet.” Adjustments to the burden and tires, the corporate says, carry acceleration down from the Ghibli’s ordinary 4.3 second 0-60 time to simply 3.9.
The particular Ghibli wears a green-tinged medium blue paint Maserati calls Scià di Persia, with “334” badges on the fenders. The automobile rides on 21-inch wheels with shiny black brake calipers. A carbon fiber spoiler caps off the look.
Whereas we don’t know pricing, Maserati makes clear the vehicles are supposed as collector’s objects. They’ll undoubtedly exceed the $122,00 price ticket of the present prime of the Ghibli line, the Trofeo.
Levante V8 Ultima
The second of the pair would be the Levante V8 Ultima. Maserati hasn’t offered efficiency numbers for this one, merely praising its “shameless pace.”
The SUV comes within the light-capturing black shade Maserati calls “Nero Assoluto” or royal blue. Each colours get pink V8 Ultima badges above the fender portholes and “entrance and rear bumper with carbon fiber particulars and aspect skirts with carbon fiber inserts.”
Terracotta leather-based accents encompass black seats, and that daring pink V8 Ultima brand seems on the headrests.
Pricing is a secret for now. The present Levante tops out at $167,000.
Maserati’s Future
Modena isn’t saying goodbye to gasoline solely. Within the quick run, future designs will use the Nettuno V6 engine lineup that powers the MC20 supercar.
However, by 2030, Maserati says will probably be an all-electric model.
“The GranTurismo Folgore would be the first 100% electrical automobile within the model’s historical past, whereas the Grecale Folgore will function the model’s first absolutely electrical SUV – they’re the primary to bear witness to this means of change and can be accessible in This autumn of this 12 months in North America,” the corporate advised us in Could.
