Maserati ends V8 era; Retires Quattroporte & Levante

The final car to get the V8 engine is the Quattroporte Grand Finale

According to reports, Italian carmaker Maserati has announced the end of its V8 era. The company has ended the production of its last two V8-powered models, the Quattroporte and Levante. Production of the Ghibli sedan already ended earlier this year.

All three models were based on the same platform, the M156, developed by Maserati under Fiat's ownership. The final car to get the V8 engine is the Quattroporte Grand Finale - a custom-built model for a US-based owner. The engine is the 'F134' 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 designed by Ferrari and producing 572 BHP.

With the production of the Quattroporte and Levante ending, Maserati now has only three models in its current lineup. This includes the GranTurismo, Grecale & MC20 Supercar.

The Italian car brand released a statement, "Maserati is in a transition period towards electrification with its Folgore BEV program. Today the Trident offers [the] Granturismo and Grancabrio in ICE and BEV versions [and the] Grecale in ICE, mild-hybrid and BEV versions, while we confirm that successors of the Quattroporte and Levante are also in preparation."

Maserati remains committed to becoming an all-electric brand by 2028. However, it has been faced with challenges, resulting in a delay in the arrival of its new models. The car brand itself acknowledged the same, stating, "Maserati is facing a major challenge and must remain focused on its objectives in the coming months."

Source: Autocar UK