With a history that dates back all the way to the 5000GT in 1959, Maserati has now announced that it’ll be officially ending production of its 572 hp twin-turbocharged 90-degree V8 engine by the end of this year, as the Italian luxury carmaker takes their next step into electrification.
Maserati previously announced plans to electrify its entire model line-up by 2025, before becoming a fully-electric carmaker by 2030.
As the 90-degree V8 nears its end-of-life, the Trofeo versions of the Maserati Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte – all powered by the legendary engine – will also be discontinued by the end of this year. The good news is, buyers who are interested in adding one or more of these collectors’ items into their garage still have time till 2024 to do so, while stocks last.
At the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed in July this year, the Italian marque will also be unveiling the latest, final editions of the Maserati Trofeo models, Ghibli 334 Ultima and Levante V8 Ultima.
As a unique send-off to the V8 engine and Trofeo models, Maserati has also created a trio of unique ‘Zéda edition’ models, one each for the Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte, featuring a very unique tricolour exterior paint job. No other information was provided on these unique V8 collector’s items, but they were part of the company’s displays at the Motor Valley Fest last weekend.
Besides celebrating its past successes, Maserati also showcased its all-electric Folgore range, which includes the Granturismo Folgore One Off Luce, Grecale Folgore, as well as the GEN 3 Maserati Tipo Folgore.
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