New Maserati Ghibli And Levante Ultima Editions Are The Last Hurrah For Modena’s V8

Maserati revealed 2 peculiar editions of the Ghibli and the Levante arsenic a farewell to its V8 motor which volition spell retired of accumulation successful precocious 2023. The Ghibli 334 Ultima volition beryllium produced successful a constricted fig of 103 units, portion the Levante Ultima to 206, divided evenly betwixt the 2 disposable colors. The peculiar models were introduced astatine the Goodwood Festival of Speed past weekend, with Maserati sharing much authoritative photos implicit the people of the adjacent fewer days.

Both peculiar editions are fitted with the Ferrari-sourced twin-turbo V8 producing 572 hp (427 kW / 580 PS) and 729 Nm (538 lb-ft) of torque, arsenic successful the Trofeo variants. The Ultima models people the extremity of the enactment for the eight-cylinder powertrain which has been an integral portion of Maserati’s past since 1959, leaving the Nettuno V6 arsenic the halfway motor of the ICE-powered scope adjacent to the afloat electrical Folgore trims.

Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima

Starting with the Ghibli 334 Ultima, its sanction refers to the 334 km/h (207.5 mph) apical velocity which is 8 km/h (5 mph) higher than the Ghibli Trofeo. According to the Italian brand, this makes it the “fastest amongst the sedans with a combustion engine”. In fact, the Italian sedan is 1 km/h (0.5 mph) faster than the W12-powered Bentley Flying Spur Speed which antecedently held this title. As for the acceleration, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint is completed successful a Trofeo-matching 3.9 seconds.

Visually, it is distinguished by the Persia blu shade, the c fibre accents, and the heavy Rosso Rubino 334 lettering connected the fenders matching the Maserati emblem connected the halfway caps of the grey alloy wheels. Inside, we find the 334 Ultima logo connected the headrests, and connected a numbered plaque connected the halfway console. The light-colored Pale Terracotta (tan) and achromatic brushed leather and Alcantara upholstery are combined with c fibre accents and a fewer shiny bits.

Maserati Levante V8 Ultima

Moving connected to the peculiar variation of Maserati’s ample SUV, the Levante Ultima tin beryllium had successful 2 antithetic specifications. Half of the 206 units volition beryllium painted successful Nero Assoluto (black) shade, and fractional successful Blu Royale (blue). Both diagnostic contrasting reddish “V8 Ultima” lettering connected the fenders, c fibre details, gloss achromatic alloy wheels and matching brake calipers.

Inside, the Levante Ultima shares the aforesaid Pale Terracotta (tan) and achromatic colour operation with the Ghibli 334 Ultima, adding precocious gloss c fibre accents. Similarly, the V8 Ultima logo tin beryllium recovered connected the headrests and halfway console portion the panoramic sunroof is included successful the modular kit.

Maserati hasn’t announced pricing for the peculiar editions but judging from their constricted availability and collectible presumption they volition apt beryllium much costly than the akin Trofeo trims. The institution confirmed that the accumulation of the aging Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte volition extremity successful precocious 2023, but each models volition proceed to beryllium disposable successful 2024 arsenic agelong arsenic the remaining banal lasts. Below you tin ticker walk-around videos from the Goodwood Festival of Speed, uploaded connected YouTube by @Iamspanner.