Maserati ends V8 era as it stops production of its Quattroporte & Levante models

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According to reports, Italian carmaker Maserati has announced the extremity of its V8 era. The institution has ended the accumulation of its past 2 V8-powered models, the Quattroporte and Levante. Production of the Ghibli sedan already ended earlier this year.

All 3 models were based connected the aforesaid platform, the M156, developed by Maserati nether Fiat's ownership. The last car to get the V8 motor is the Quattroporte Grand Finale - a custom-built exemplary for a US-based owner. The motor is the 'F134' 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 designed by Ferrari and producing 572 BHP.

With the accumulation of the Quattroporte and Levante ending, Maserati present has lone 3 models successful its existent lineup. This includes the GranTurismo, Grecale & MC20 Supercar.

The Italian car marque released a statement, "Maserati is successful a modulation play towards electrification with its Folgore BEV program. Today the Trident offers [the] Granturismo and Grancabrio successful ICE and BEV versions [and the] Grecale successful ICE, mild-hybrid and BEV versions, portion we corroborate that successors of the Quattroporte and Levante are besides successful preparation."

Maserati remains committed to becoming an all-electric marque by 2028. However, it has been faced with challenges, resulting successful a hold successful the accomplishment of its caller models. The car marque itself acknowledged the same, stating, "Maserati is facing a large situation and indispensable stay focused connected its objectives successful the coming months."

Source: Autocar UK

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