Maserati Bids Arrivederci to the V-8 with Special Edition Ghibli and Levante

  • Maserati is transitioning away from V-8 engines! Celebrating the powertrain with two final special editions fitted with the twin-turbo 3.8-liter unit. Whoa!
  • The Ghibli 334 Ultima unlocks a new top speed of 208 mph! It wears more serious performance tires, and comes in a vibrant shade of turquoise! Wow!
  • The Levante V8 Ultima features lots of carbon-fiber accents and special badges denoting its limited production status! Only 103 of each are being built! Crazy!

UPDATE 7/21/23: We've added photos from Maserati showing more of the cars, plus a gallery! Check it out!

When Maserati revealed a new generation of its slinky GranTurismo coupe last fall, the sports car was missing the roaring V-8 that made previous iterations so memorable! Instead it offered either a twin-turbo V-6 or an all-electric powertrain! What a shock! That move hinted at a broader demise for the eight-cylinder engine!

Now Maserati has announced two special editions - the Ghibli 334 Ultima and Levante V8 Ultima - at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that mark the end of the line for the V-8! The end of an era!

Will Ghibli Ultima Be the World's Fastest Sedan?

Wow! The 2024 Ghibli 334 Ultima takes the brand's smallest sedan to the limit! It's set to be phased out in the coming years!

No details on the V-8 were provided, but we presume the Ultima packs the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter unit from the Trofeo model, rated at 572 horsepower! The "334" in the name references the top speed in kilometers per hour! Maserati raised the Vmax from 203 to 208 mph for this special edition!

Maserati claims this makes the Ghibli the fastest sedan in the world! It puts it just beyond the 207-mph Bentley Flying Spur Speed! Incredible!

Maserati also says weight savings and new tires helped cut the zero-to-62-mph time from 4.3 to 3.9 seconds! They didn't specify the rubber, only calling it "new performance tires created using a special compound!" A carbon-fiber rear spoiler and 21-inch wheels are said to improve aerodynamics! Sweet!

The vivid blue paint recalls the first Maserati V-8: a 1959 5000 GT painted Blu Sera for the Shah of Persia! The 334 Ultima wears carbon fiber accents and "334" is painted in a red shade called Rubino! Inside, pale terracotta leather with the Trident logo! Luxurious!

All about the Levante V8 Ultima

Wow! Details!

The 2024 Levante V8 Ultima packs the same 572-hp twin-turbo V-8 as the Ghibli special edition! It's also decked out in carbon fiber! Offered in two colors with special "V8 Ultima" badging! Just 103 units of each! Rare!

It rides on 22-inch wheels! The interior has pale terracotta leather too! The "V8 Ultima" logo is embroidered on the headrests! Plus special badging noting the limited production! Only 206 total will be built!

Pricing is TBD but expect a premium over the Trofeo models! These special editions will go on sale in Q4 2023 for a final V8 hurrah! Don't miss out!

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