maserati confirmed that it will discontinue production of the 90-degree twin-turbo V8 from the end of 2023 and will market a pair of special editions.
The motor now powers the Ghibli, Quattroporte And Levante in top-spec Trofeo guise, and cars with these engines will remain on sale until 2024.
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July this year, Maserati will debut the Ghibli 334 Ultima and Levante V8 Ultima to see off the V8.
The company has yet to release any images of these specials, although it has introduced Zèda versions of Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante, each featuring the distinctive multi-tone styling seen. previously on the previous generation GranTurismo Special Zeda.
Built by Ferrari, the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 – known as the F154 – produces 433 kW and 730 Nm in the Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo sedans, and 441 kW in the Levante Trofeo.
Maserati has moved away from the V8, released MC20 super cars and latest GranTurismo replaced by a twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.
These vehicles will also be available in electric versions, with Maserati aiming to have an EV variant in each of its models by 2025.
It will also switch to an electric-only lineup by 2030.
The end of V8 production closes the book on the rich history of curved trucks at the Trident brand, dating back to the 1959 5000GT.
Since then, Maserati says it has produced more than 100,000 vehicles with eight-cylinder engines.
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