All of us knew this was coming. Maserati introduced it was going all-electric by 2030, so the tip was positively in sight for the V8. However now it is crystal clear. Maserati will finish manufacturing of its V8s on the finish of this 12 months.
The corporate says that there’ll nonetheless be some V8-powered fashions on sale into 2024. We’re assuming that is primarily based on stock that won’t have but offered or been delivered by the tip of 2023.
Maserati may have somewhat one thing, although, to have a good time its road-going V8 historical past, which dates again to 1959 and its 5000 GT coupe. It’ll launch two particular editions, the Ghibli 334 Ultima and the Levante V8 Ultima. These might be revealed in July on the Goodwood Competition of Pace. These fashions will be a part of the prevailing Trofeo variations of the Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte which can be on sale now, all with V8s.
Maserati did not say something about upgrades to the V8 itself. So presumably, it’s going to stay the acquainted twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 making 572 horsepower that’s out there in different trims now. Any further modifications to the particular version automobiles will in all probability be colours, trimmings and perhaps dealing with tweaks.
Even when Maserati wasn’t going all-electric, the V8’s days had been in all probability numbered. The brand new top-dog engine is the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 used within the Grecale Trofeo and the MC20 supercar. Within the MC20, it makes 620 horsepower; greater than the V8.
However in fact, even that new V6’s days are numbered. All of Maserati goes electrical, and whereas the interior combustion fashions aren’t being phased out simply but, each mannequin has electrical variations on the best way beneath the Folgore identify. That features the mainstream fashions corresponding to the brand new Grecale SUV in addition to the sports activities automobiles together with the brand new GranTurismo and the MC20. These electrical fashions aren’t far-off, both. Maserati’s objective is to have electrical variations of all its fashions by the tip of 2025, and hybridization is not a part of the plan.
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