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- Automotive
- The Advertiser
New Maserati supercar may bring back the manual gearbox
Ferrari and Lamborghini have all dropped them, but Maserati has suggested a manual transmission could be offered in a new supercar it may co-develop with fellow Italian brand Alfa Romeo. British publication Autocar has said the new flagship supercar – Maserati's first since the Ferrari-based MC12 sold between 2004 and 2005 – could be unveiled as soon as 2026 with a manual transmission. "There are still customers looking for pure mechanical cars," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told Autocar. "By doing a purely mechanical car, it does make sense to have a mechanical gearbox with a shifter. So why not? It fulfils perfectly the brand. It fulfils perfectly our approach and the mindset. So honestly, I think one day we'll do it." CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Maserati has not offered a manual gearbox in a production car since 2019, when production of the first-generation GranTurismo wound up. The current model is offered with automatic transmission only. The proposed new grand touring supercar, which would likely be a limited-edition flagship, would be co-developed with Alfa Romeo since both brands are owned by Stellantis and share the same CEO, Santo Filici. The two Italian automakers have collaborated on numerous projects in the past, with Maserati most recently supplying the chassis from its MC20 sports car to produce the 2024 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale supercar. The 33 Stradale was a limited-run model, with only 33 units produced globally. None made it to Australia and each vehicle was priced at €3 million ($A5.33 million). When asked about a new Maserati supercar, Mr Filici told Autocar: "We have infinite possibilities to customise products for our customers, for the entire range of Maserati. I'm imagining to do something like we did in the past, also considering Alfa Romeo." This could mean using the underpinnings of the second-generation Maserati GranTurismo, introduced in 2023, which is sold in Australia only with the company's 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol 'Nettuno' engine, but is also available in some markets with a battery-electric powertrain. Mr Filici told the British publication the new limited-edition model would be a celebration of the Nettuno engine – which made its debut in the MC20 supercar – describing it as "a masterpiece". "We can imagine a 'few-off' Maserati. It's easy, because you can look at the past of these two brands, and you can find a nice car like the 33 Stradale, and we can invent something like this," he said. Manual transmissions have gradually disappeared from road cars – and been largely replaced by dual-clutch automatics – with Ferrari and Lamborghini not offering a traditional three-pedal production model for more than a decade. Ferrari, which last offered a manual in 2012, has suggested the old-school transmission type may make a comeback in its cars, including a project led by its 2025 Formula 1 recruit, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. MORE: Everything Maserati MORE: Ferrari F44? F1 legend Lewis Hamilton wants to make a manual supercar MORE: The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia Content originally sourced from: Ferrari and Lamborghini have all dropped them, but Maserati has suggested a manual transmission could be offered in a new supercar it may co-develop with fellow Italian brand Alfa Romeo. British publication Autocar has said the new flagship supercar – Maserati's first since the Ferrari-based MC12 sold between 2004 and 2005 – could be unveiled as soon as 2026 with a manual transmission. "There are still customers looking for pure mechanical cars," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told Autocar. "By doing a purely mechanical car, it does make sense to have a mechanical gearbox with a shifter. So why not? It fulfils perfectly the brand. It fulfils perfectly our approach and the mindset. So honestly, I think one day we'll do it." CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Maserati has not offered a manual gearbox in a production car since 2019, when production of the first-generation GranTurismo wound up. The current model is offered with automatic transmission only. The proposed new grand touring supercar, which would likely be a limited-edition flagship, would be co-developed with Alfa Romeo since both brands are owned by Stellantis and share the same CEO, Santo Filici. The two Italian automakers have collaborated on numerous projects in the past, with Maserati most recently supplying the chassis from its MC20 sports car to produce the 2024 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale supercar. The 33 Stradale was a limited-run model, with only 33 units produced globally. None made it to Australia and each vehicle was priced at €3 million ($A5.33 million). When asked about a new Maserati supercar, Mr Filici told Autocar: "We have infinite possibilities to customise products for our customers, for the entire range of Maserati. I'm imagining to do something like we did in the past, also considering Alfa Romeo." This could mean using the underpinnings of the second-generation Maserati GranTurismo, introduced in 2023, which is sold in Australia only with the company's 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol 'Nettuno' engine, but is also available in some markets with a battery-electric powertrain. Mr Filici told the British publication the new limited-edition model would be a celebration of the Nettuno engine – which made its debut in the MC20 supercar – describing it as "a masterpiece". "We can imagine a 'few-off' Maserati. It's easy, because you can look at the past of these two brands, and you can find a nice car like the 33 Stradale, and we can invent something like this," he said. Manual transmissions have gradually disappeared from road cars – and been largely replaced by dual-clutch automatics – with Ferrari and Lamborghini not offering a traditional three-pedal production model for more than a decade. Ferrari, which last offered a manual in 2012, has suggested the old-school transmission type may make a comeback in its cars, including a project led by its 2025 Formula 1 recruit, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. MORE: Everything Maserati MORE: Ferrari F44? F1 legend Lewis Hamilton wants to make a manual supercar MORE: The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia Content originally sourced from: Ferrari and Lamborghini have all dropped them, but Maserati has suggested a manual transmission could be offered in a new supercar it may co-develop with fellow Italian brand Alfa Romeo. British publication Autocar has said the new flagship supercar – Maserati's first since the Ferrari-based MC12 sold between 2004 and 2005 – could be unveiled as soon as 2026 with a manual transmission. "There are still customers looking for pure mechanical cars," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told Autocar. "By doing a purely mechanical car, it does make sense to have a mechanical gearbox with a shifter. So why not? It fulfils perfectly the brand. It fulfils perfectly our approach and the mindset. So honestly, I think one day we'll do it." CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Maserati has not offered a manual gearbox in a production car since 2019, when production of the first-generation GranTurismo wound up. The current model is offered with automatic transmission only. The proposed new grand touring supercar, which would likely be a limited-edition flagship, would be co-developed with Alfa Romeo since both brands are owned by Stellantis and share the same CEO, Santo Filici. The two Italian automakers have collaborated on numerous projects in the past, with Maserati most recently supplying the chassis from its MC20 sports car to produce the 2024 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale supercar. The 33 Stradale was a limited-run model, with only 33 units produced globally. None made it to Australia and each vehicle was priced at €3 million ($A5.33 million). When asked about a new Maserati supercar, Mr Filici told Autocar: "We have infinite possibilities to customise products for our customers, for the entire range of Maserati. I'm imagining to do something like we did in the past, also considering Alfa Romeo." This could mean using the underpinnings of the second-generation Maserati GranTurismo, introduced in 2023, which is sold in Australia only with the company's 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol 'Nettuno' engine, but is also available in some markets with a battery-electric powertrain. Mr Filici told the British publication the new limited-edition model would be a celebration of the Nettuno engine – which made its debut in the MC20 supercar – describing it as "a masterpiece". "We can imagine a 'few-off' Maserati. It's easy, because you can look at the past of these two brands, and you can find a nice car like the 33 Stradale, and we can invent something like this," he said. Manual transmissions have gradually disappeared from road cars – and been largely replaced by dual-clutch automatics – with Ferrari and Lamborghini not offering a traditional three-pedal production model for more than a decade. Ferrari, which last offered a manual in 2012, has suggested the old-school transmission type may make a comeback in its cars, including a project led by its 2025 Formula 1 recruit, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. MORE: Everything Maserati MORE: Ferrari F44? F1 legend Lewis Hamilton wants to make a manual supercar MORE: The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia Content originally sourced from: Ferrari and Lamborghini have all dropped them, but Maserati has suggested a manual transmission could be offered in a new supercar it may co-develop with fellow Italian brand Alfa Romeo. British publication Autocar has said the new flagship supercar – Maserati's first since the Ferrari-based MC12 sold between 2004 and 2005 – could be unveiled as soon as 2026 with a manual transmission. "There are still customers looking for pure mechanical cars," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told Autocar. "By doing a purely mechanical car, it does make sense to have a mechanical gearbox with a shifter. So why not? It fulfils perfectly the brand. It fulfils perfectly our approach and the mindset. So honestly, I think one day we'll do it." CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Maserati has not offered a manual gearbox in a production car since 2019, when production of the first-generation GranTurismo wound up. The current model is offered with automatic transmission only. The proposed new grand touring supercar, which would likely be a limited-edition flagship, would be co-developed with Alfa Romeo since both brands are owned by Stellantis and share the same CEO, Santo Filici. The two Italian automakers have collaborated on numerous projects in the past, with Maserati most recently supplying the chassis from its MC20 sports car to produce the 2024 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale supercar. The 33 Stradale was a limited-run model, with only 33 units produced globally. None made it to Australia and each vehicle was priced at €3 million ($A5.33 million). When asked about a new Maserati supercar, Mr Filici told Autocar: "We have infinite possibilities to customise products for our customers, for the entire range of Maserati. I'm imagining to do something like we did in the past, also considering Alfa Romeo." This could mean using the underpinnings of the second-generation Maserati GranTurismo, introduced in 2023, which is sold in Australia only with the company's 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol 'Nettuno' engine, but is also available in some markets with a battery-electric powertrain. Mr Filici told the British publication the new limited-edition model would be a celebration of the Nettuno engine – which made its debut in the MC20 supercar – describing it as "a masterpiece". "We can imagine a 'few-off' Maserati. It's easy, because you can look at the past of these two brands, and you can find a nice car like the 33 Stradale, and we can invent something like this," he said. Manual transmissions have gradually disappeared from road cars – and been largely replaced by dual-clutch automatics – with Ferrari and Lamborghini not offering a traditional three-pedal production model for more than a decade. Ferrari, which last offered a manual in 2012, has suggested the old-school transmission type may make a comeback in its cars, including a project led by its 2025 Formula 1 recruit, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. MORE: Everything Maserati MORE: Ferrari F44? F1 legend Lewis Hamilton wants to make a manual supercar MORE: The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia Content originally sourced from:
The Guardian
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The rise of Alessia Russo: a tale of talent, training and a moment seized
Above all, she remembers the beach. She would wake every morning to a view of the sea, spend her days splashing in the surf, playing football on the sand with her brothers. They would talk into the night, eating and drinking, the waves crashing below them. These are her earliest and most treasured memories: Nettuno, the coastal town an hour south of Rome, where her nonna still lives and which Alessia Russo still describes as her favourite place in the world. The story goes – and so fondly is this story recounted in the Russo family that it has long since passed into lore – that one day Alfonso was up from Sicily, visiting Rome with a friend, when he saw a girl stepping on to a train at the railway station. No, not just a girl. The girl. Two fairly major issues: he didn't know her, and it wasn't his train. But Alfonso was a true romantic, the train was about to leave the station, and above all he knew that some moments in life just need to be seized. Turns out she was an English girl called Patricia, visiting Italy on a school trip. Problem number three: he didn't speak English. But a fellow passenger was able to translate for them, the pair got talking, and after a fashion they fell in love. After another fashion, and they ended up getting married. Seven decades later, their granddaughter will play for England against Italy for a place in a European Championship final. We are, in large part, who we once were: our bloodlines and our stories, stones carried along in the river. Perhaps this is even more apparent in women's football, a sport in thrall to the journey, a collective inheritance passed down from the pioneers and the dreamers who built it in the shadows, to the ballers and the icons who play it today. Russo's career has been built on her own talent, her own hard work, her own dedication and ambition. But it has also been shaped, irrevocably so, by forces wildly out of her control, by decisions taken before she even existed. So Alfonso moved to London in the 1950s, where he fell in love with the Busby Babes and established a lifelong passion for Manchester United. His son Mario played non-league, coached local kids, reared his two sons Giorgio and Luca in his own footballing obsession. And so by the time Alessia came into the world, in a sense her footballing life had already been built around her: endless games in the back garden, football on the television, blue box-fresh Azzurri shirts to wear for major tournaments. Indeed, Mario still supports Italy in men's football. But come Tuesday night, he will be a Lioness. Of course Alessia sounds English, wears the England No 23 shirt, plays with English brawn and guts. But sometimes when she gets animated, you see her hands flailing and gesturing with a quality that can only be described as 'you know, quite Italian'. And as much as Tuesday night's game in Geneva is a job to be done, it will surely also stir certain memories and emotions, the multivalent loyalties of those she loves, of those who came before her. Parents Mario and Carol. Grandparents Alfonso and Patricia. Uncle Bob and aunt Teresa, who died before she was born but after whom she takes one of her middle names. For all this, after the drama of Thursday night in Zurich, the chaotic penalty shootout against Sweden in which Russo later admitted she briefly lost track of the score, England will be deeply grateful for a simpler game in Geneva. Russo was slightly annoyed with her performance on Thursday, bleakly aware that had she taken one of the chances that had fallen to her in extra time, there would have been no need for penalties. But it was scarcely her fault that she was exhausted by that point, having spent more than 90 minutes grappling and chasing, forced to wait until the 93rd minute for her first attempt on goal. It was a measure of her patience and work ethic that she was still able to contribute in other ways: holding the ball up, running the channels, leading the press. But England's job against Italy will be to get service to their most potent goal threat, to surround her with bodies and runners, to prevent her being isolated against a team that will have no issue defending for long periods. Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion Italy are not to be underestimated, even if it remains hard to gauge their true level. Norway were truly abject against them in the quarter-finals, but Italy also held Spain to their lowest expected goals of the tournament in a slightly harsh 3-1 defeat. The speed and the precision of their counterattacking suggests a strong degree of tactical drilling, with Arianna Caruso and Sofia Cantore the perfect foils for the great Cristiana Girelli, who at the age of 35 remains as devastatingly elusive as ever, still arguably one of the top six or eight pure centre-forwards on the planet. Italy 1-5 England, 27 Feb 2024, Algeciras The Lionesses started preparations for the Euro 2025 qualifiers perfectly, with a dominant win over Italy in south-west Spain. Lotte Wubben-Moy gave England the lead inside the first minute and Lauren Hemp scored twice to put England 3-0 ahead after 34 minutes. Le Azzurre got one back just before half-time through Michela Cambiaghi, but England cemented their dominance with second-half goals from Ella Toone and Rachel Daly to round off an impressive performance. England 2-1 Italy, 19 Feb 2023, Coventry England made it two out of two wins in the Arnold Clark Cup, thanks to two Daly headers either side of Sofia Cantore's 62nd-minute equaliser. Italy could not contain Daly, who in addition to her goals, hit the crossbar just before half-time. The Lionesses broke the attendance record for a sporting event at the CBS Arena, drawing a crowd of 32,128. England 1-1 Italy, 7 April 2017, Stoke England were held to a frustrating draw in their penultimate home match before Euro 2017. Italy scored with their only attempt on goal, which came from Valentina Cernoia minutes after Jodie Taylor opened the scoring in the 70th minute. The Lionesses dominated Mark Sampson's 50th match in charge, with a whopping 23 shots to Italy's six. Eze Obasi Russo, too, is beginning to enter that conversation, even if she has been forced to wait for the recognition her talent deserves. And of course there are parallels here too with her upbringing, the way her brothers would make her go in goal in the garden, the way she was forced to leave Chelsea in search of regular football, the way she remained second choice to Ellen White at the last Euros, the way she remains weirdly underrated by a lot of non-Arsenal fans, despite being probably two wins from being a very decent Ballon d'Or shout. Alfonso died a few years ago, before Alessia's career really began to take off. He had Alzheimer's disease, but even as his faculties began to desert him this lifelong football fanatic could still remember the teams he played for as a teenager. And this of course is the eternal power of football: its ability to cut across generations and borders, its universality, its enduring ability to teach us basic lessons about life. The train is leaving the station. Nobody knows what happens next. But some moments in life just need to be seized.
Hypebeast
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Maserati Unveils MCPURA Supercar at Goodwood
Summary Maseratihas revealed the MCPURA, its latest high-performance masterpiece, at the 2025Goodwood Festival of Speed. Available in both coupé and convertible (Cielo) variants, the MCPURA builds on the foundation of theMC20with enhanced styling, craftsmanship and a renewed focus on purity of performance. At its heart lies the 621 hp twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine — developed in-house and paired with a lightweight carbon-fibre monocoque — resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of 5 lb/hp. Distinguishing features include butterfly doors and, on the Cielo model, a PDLC glass roof that shifts from opaque to transparent in one second. Designed with input from Maserati's Officine Fuoriserie customisation division, the debut car appeared in Ai Aqua Rainbow, a dynamic blue finish that shimmers like a prism in motion. Inside, laser-etched Alcantara seats and magenta-accented details reflect a futuristic yet handcrafted Italian spirit. With over 30 body color options, including new shades like Devil Orange and Verde Royale, the MCPURA offers extensive personalisation. Maserati calls this model 'E = MCPURA,' a nod to its philosophy of transforming energy into refined performance. Built entirely in Modena, Italy, the MCPURA reaffirms the Trident's commitment to innovation, motorsport heritage and design-led luxury. Deliveries are set to begin later this year, with production continuing at Maserati's historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant.
Al Bawaba
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Maserati MCPURA: the essence of performance debuts at Goodwood
Maserati has raised the curtain on the world premiere of the new MCPURA super sports car, an expression of the purest essence of energy and performance the Trident way. The new masterpiece, 100% made in Italy, was unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, the international event that every year celebrates the most iconic cars and the most extraordinary performances in the evocative setting of the South Downs National Park, West evolution of the MC20 Halo Car – which in 2020 launched a new era for the brand – the new MCPURA takes up its spirit and amplifies it to its most intense and refined form. The work has focused on the exterior design, materials and interior finishes, but the core remains the same: the powerful and unmistakable 630-CV V6 Nettuno engine, a symbol of Maserati's passion for performance. After all, MCPURA encompasses everything that makes the Maserati driving experience unique, i.e. the ability to connect without filters with the driver, transmitting the most extreme elegance, exhilarating driving performance and timeless elegance, character and emotion. The name itself reveals the essence of a model designed to embody, in its most concentrated form, the most authentic values of the Trident. It is no coincidence that an iconic formula was chosen for the launch campaign: E = MCPURA. Powerful hyperbole, inspired by Einstein's theory of relativity, which celebrates an energy with the capacity to multiply until it becomes a pure expression of Ficili, Maserati COO, stated: 'With MCPURA, Maserati is once again regaining its rightful place: at the top and in its stomping ground. Both versions – coupé and Cielo – are created at our historic Modena facility, where the heart of the Trident has been beating for almost 90 years. This is where the entire MCPURA production process takes place: we produce the Nettuno engine, assemble each component and carry out the most exclusive customisation at the Maserati Officine Fuoriserie. Modena is not just our headquarters; it forms part of our identity. We are the oldest automotive marque in the Motor Valley, an area we have helped to build and that we continue to represent around the world. From there, we proudly tell the story of Italian excellence and luxury'.At Goodwood, the new super sports car was presented in the sophisticated Ai Aqua Rainbow body colour – designed as part of the Maserati Fuoriserie customisation programme, in a matte version for the coupé and in gloss for the MCPURA Cielo – which, in its very name, is reminiscent of light in movement. It is a blue that changes in the sun, producing a rainbow effect. It is inspired by the prism: breaking down white light, then capturing all its facets and creating a unique and pure colour. The Trident on the grille and the C-pillar, and the insignia on both sides of the car are in a magenta colour with blue mica, making the combination even more elegant. The logo in the same colour is also repeated in the middle of the rims, with a specific burnished diamond-cut finish. In contrast to the respective bodies, the details are in gloss on the coupé and matte on the convertible. Finally, the standout features in both cars are the seats in Alcantara Ice, laser-etched to bring out the Trident with brand-new visuals. The resulting image is both futuristic and sporty with a double-sided backing, an iridescent red with blue and an iridescent blue with red, which enhances the forms and takes up the same shades of the exterior details. The 'lasered' processing is used to convey three-dimensionality, creating a combination of the sporty elegance of colour palette available for the MCPURA is eye-catching and evocative; it consists of a selection of different body colours specially designed for the new super sports car, with a strong reference to both the Italian spirit and Maserati's iconic heritage. Three innovations stand out: the brand-new Devil Orange, a combination of vibrant energy and audacity; and the elegant dual-layer metallic Verde Royale and Night Interaction, two sophisticated and luxurious shades to emphasise the role of the MCPURA as the Maserati brand's new standard-bearer, the epitome of Italian luxury around the colour palette has therefore been further expanded, partly thanks to the multiple possibilities for customisation offered by Maserati Fuoriserie programme, including over thirty body colours, whether solid, metallic, three-layer, four-layer or immediately in coupé and convertible versions, the new MCPURA has four distinctive features: the carbon-fibre body; the Maserati-patented V6 Nettuno engine; the 'Butterfly' doors; and the retractable glass roof, for the convertible version (MCPURA Cielo). Specifically, the carbon-fibre monocoque pairs rigidity and lightness, so much so that the total weight comes in at under 1,500 kg. Thanks to its power output of 630 CV, it comes out best in class in weight/power ratio: 2.33 kg/ can also count on the power of the now-iconic V6 Nettuno engine, the result of a true technological revolution, covered by international patents and 100% made at Maserati, which saw the light together with the MC20. Specifically, the 3.0-litre twin-turbo delivers 630 CV at 7500 rpm and 720 Nm of torque from 3000 rpm, 210 hp/liter. This engine's secret lies in the innovative pre-chamber combustion system featuring twin spark plugs. This technology is derived from Formula 1 and – thanks to Maserati as the patent holder – is now available in an engine destined for the third hallmark of the MCPURA is the 'Butterfly' doors, to improve access to the passenger compartment and simultaneously reveal the carbon-fibre structure of the chassis. Finally, in the Cielo version, MCPURA introduces a retractable roof in polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) glass, the first to do so in its class, with the ability to switch from opaque to transparent in one second. The onboard experience thus becomes multi-faceted: all-encompassing with the roof closed and opaque; a unique 'sky feeling' when the roof is transparent; holistic with the top down. The MCPURA is produced at the historic Maserati plant on Viale Ciro Menotti, Modena, where in addition to the Nettuno engine, the GT2 Stradale and – from Q4 2025 – the iconic GranTurismo and GranCabrio are also made. The plant stands out for its innovation and artisanship partly thanks to the Officine Maserati Fuoriserie, a recently opened space dedicated to the most refined customisation at the House of the Trident. As such, MCPURA completes its 100% made in Modena path from development to production, all the way to the paintwork of the Fuoriserie versions in the new paint shops.
The Advertiser
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Maserati could offer a V8 engine again
Maserati has invested in a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it recognises V8s still have pull with premium vehicle buyers and isn't closing the door on ever offering one again. "We know the mood about V8s in the market of course, and would not say that we will never use again a V8 – maybe for special versions or some other models it's something we could consider," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told media including CarExpert. "But for sure, the Nettuno is very much at the centre of our propulsion strategy at the moment. "It has a lot of innovation, it's super light, super compact, very high power density. "So from a design perspective, the Nettuno engine, it really has everything we need to really deliver the best driving experience for the customer." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The MC20 and its derivatives are powered by the Nettuno V6 in a rear mid-engine layout, while the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible will use it in a front mid-engine configuration. "The only way we could execute a front mid-engine concept is by going to [a] super compact, super powerful V6, because you can slot it in behind the front axle and even allow for all-wheel drive – a big V8 block, you could have not done [in] a mid-engine car," said Klaus Busse, Maserati's head of design. "So yes, you can say 'I have a V8' for bragging rights, but the driving performance would actually be inferior to that of what Davide and his team executed with the V6. Under its former CEO Carlos Tavares, Maserati parent company Stellantis shifted away from V8 engines – so much so that Maserati, long known for its sonorous V8s, dropped them entirely. The brand's Ferrari-developed twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 was offered in the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans and the Levante SUV, but these vehicles recently exited production and took the bent-eight with them; the last V8-powered Maserati built was a special Quattroporte called the Grand Finale (pictured above). The Nettuno V6 pre-dates the formation of Stellantis from the merger of Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but it's no secret that V8s were de-prioritised during Mr Tavares' time at the helm. The Hemi and Hellcat V8 engines were dropped from the Ram 1500 pickup lineup in favour of turbocharged six-cylinder engines – a move which Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has subsequently reversed, calling it a 'mistake' – while the new-generation Dodge Charger moved to electric power and has the same Hurricane six-cylinder engines coming shortly. Jeep has also been progressively phasing out V8 engines. Given Ram is now returning the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 to its 1500 lineup, it appears there's more of an appetite for V8 engines under Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa. Whether that means a bent-eight will return to the Trident marque remains to be seen, however. Maserati is Stellantis' flagship brand, and other high-end brands are sticking with V8s, even amid tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Europe. In many cases, rival brands are not only offering hybrid and electric powertrains alongside V8s, they're also using V8 engines as part of plug-in hybrid powertrains. Luxury brands that continue to offer V8 power include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Jaguar is moving to an electric-only lineup, something Maserati has previously promised to do by 2030. Since this announcement, however, Maserati cancelled plans to launch an electric Folgore version of its MC20 supercar. It has also delayed all-electric replacements for the Levante and Quattroporte. Content originally sourced from: Maserati has invested in a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it recognises V8s still have pull with premium vehicle buyers and isn't closing the door on ever offering one again. "We know the mood about V8s in the market of course, and would not say that we will never use again a V8 – maybe for special versions or some other models it's something we could consider," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told media including CarExpert. "But for sure, the Nettuno is very much at the centre of our propulsion strategy at the moment. "It has a lot of innovation, it's super light, super compact, very high power density. "So from a design perspective, the Nettuno engine, it really has everything we need to really deliver the best driving experience for the customer." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The MC20 and its derivatives are powered by the Nettuno V6 in a rear mid-engine layout, while the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible will use it in a front mid-engine configuration. "The only way we could execute a front mid-engine concept is by going to [a] super compact, super powerful V6, because you can slot it in behind the front axle and even allow for all-wheel drive – a big V8 block, you could have not done [in] a mid-engine car," said Klaus Busse, Maserati's head of design. "So yes, you can say 'I have a V8' for bragging rights, but the driving performance would actually be inferior to that of what Davide and his team executed with the V6. Under its former CEO Carlos Tavares, Maserati parent company Stellantis shifted away from V8 engines – so much so that Maserati, long known for its sonorous V8s, dropped them entirely. The brand's Ferrari-developed twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 was offered in the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans and the Levante SUV, but these vehicles recently exited production and took the bent-eight with them; the last V8-powered Maserati built was a special Quattroporte called the Grand Finale (pictured above). The Nettuno V6 pre-dates the formation of Stellantis from the merger of Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but it's no secret that V8s were de-prioritised during Mr Tavares' time at the helm. The Hemi and Hellcat V8 engines were dropped from the Ram 1500 pickup lineup in favour of turbocharged six-cylinder engines – a move which Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has subsequently reversed, calling it a 'mistake' – while the new-generation Dodge Charger moved to electric power and has the same Hurricane six-cylinder engines coming shortly. Jeep has also been progressively phasing out V8 engines. Given Ram is now returning the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 to its 1500 lineup, it appears there's more of an appetite for V8 engines under Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa. Whether that means a bent-eight will return to the Trident marque remains to be seen, however. Maserati is Stellantis' flagship brand, and other high-end brands are sticking with V8s, even amid tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Europe. In many cases, rival brands are not only offering hybrid and electric powertrains alongside V8s, they're also using V8 engines as part of plug-in hybrid powertrains. Luxury brands that continue to offer V8 power include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Jaguar is moving to an electric-only lineup, something Maserati has previously promised to do by 2030. Since this announcement, however, Maserati cancelled plans to launch an electric Folgore version of its MC20 supercar. It has also delayed all-electric replacements for the Levante and Quattroporte. Content originally sourced from: Maserati has invested in a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it recognises V8s still have pull with premium vehicle buyers and isn't closing the door on ever offering one again. "We know the mood about V8s in the market of course, and would not say that we will never use again a V8 – maybe for special versions or some other models it's something we could consider," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told media including CarExpert. "But for sure, the Nettuno is very much at the centre of our propulsion strategy at the moment. "It has a lot of innovation, it's super light, super compact, very high power density. "So from a design perspective, the Nettuno engine, it really has everything we need to really deliver the best driving experience for the customer." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The MC20 and its derivatives are powered by the Nettuno V6 in a rear mid-engine layout, while the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible will use it in a front mid-engine configuration. "The only way we could execute a front mid-engine concept is by going to [a] super compact, super powerful V6, because you can slot it in behind the front axle and even allow for all-wheel drive – a big V8 block, you could have not done [in] a mid-engine car," said Klaus Busse, Maserati's head of design. "So yes, you can say 'I have a V8' for bragging rights, but the driving performance would actually be inferior to that of what Davide and his team executed with the V6. Under its former CEO Carlos Tavares, Maserati parent company Stellantis shifted away from V8 engines – so much so that Maserati, long known for its sonorous V8s, dropped them entirely. The brand's Ferrari-developed twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 was offered in the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans and the Levante SUV, but these vehicles recently exited production and took the bent-eight with them; the last V8-powered Maserati built was a special Quattroporte called the Grand Finale (pictured above). The Nettuno V6 pre-dates the formation of Stellantis from the merger of Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but it's no secret that V8s were de-prioritised during Mr Tavares' time at the helm. The Hemi and Hellcat V8 engines were dropped from the Ram 1500 pickup lineup in favour of turbocharged six-cylinder engines – a move which Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has subsequently reversed, calling it a 'mistake' – while the new-generation Dodge Charger moved to electric power and has the same Hurricane six-cylinder engines coming shortly. Jeep has also been progressively phasing out V8 engines. Given Ram is now returning the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 to its 1500 lineup, it appears there's more of an appetite for V8 engines under Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa. Whether that means a bent-eight will return to the Trident marque remains to be seen, however. Maserati is Stellantis' flagship brand, and other high-end brands are sticking with V8s, even amid tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Europe. In many cases, rival brands are not only offering hybrid and electric powertrains alongside V8s, they're also using V8 engines as part of plug-in hybrid powertrains. Luxury brands that continue to offer V8 power include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Jaguar is moving to an electric-only lineup, something Maserati has previously promised to do by 2030. Since this announcement, however, Maserati cancelled plans to launch an electric Folgore version of its MC20 supercar. It has also delayed all-electric replacements for the Levante and Quattroporte. Content originally sourced from: Maserati has invested in a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it recognises V8s still have pull with premium vehicle buyers and isn't closing the door on ever offering one again. "We know the mood about V8s in the market of course, and would not say that we will never use again a V8 – maybe for special versions or some other models it's something we could consider," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told media including CarExpert. "But for sure, the Nettuno is very much at the centre of our propulsion strategy at the moment. "It has a lot of innovation, it's super light, super compact, very high power density. "So from a design perspective, the Nettuno engine, it really has everything we need to really deliver the best driving experience for the customer." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The MC20 and its derivatives are powered by the Nettuno V6 in a rear mid-engine layout, while the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible will use it in a front mid-engine configuration. "The only way we could execute a front mid-engine concept is by going to [a] super compact, super powerful V6, because you can slot it in behind the front axle and even allow for all-wheel drive – a big V8 block, you could have not done [in] a mid-engine car," said Klaus Busse, Maserati's head of design. "So yes, you can say 'I have a V8' for bragging rights, but the driving performance would actually be inferior to that of what Davide and his team executed with the V6. Under its former CEO Carlos Tavares, Maserati parent company Stellantis shifted away from V8 engines – so much so that Maserati, long known for its sonorous V8s, dropped them entirely. The brand's Ferrari-developed twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 was offered in the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans and the Levante SUV, but these vehicles recently exited production and took the bent-eight with them; the last V8-powered Maserati built was a special Quattroporte called the Grand Finale (pictured above). The Nettuno V6 pre-dates the formation of Stellantis from the merger of Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but it's no secret that V8s were de-prioritised during Mr Tavares' time at the helm. The Hemi and Hellcat V8 engines were dropped from the Ram 1500 pickup lineup in favour of turbocharged six-cylinder engines – a move which Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has subsequently reversed, calling it a 'mistake' – while the new-generation Dodge Charger moved to electric power and has the same Hurricane six-cylinder engines coming shortly. Jeep has also been progressively phasing out V8 engines. Given Ram is now returning the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 to its 1500 lineup, it appears there's more of an appetite for V8 engines under Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa. Whether that means a bent-eight will return to the Trident marque remains to be seen, however. Maserati is Stellantis' flagship brand, and other high-end brands are sticking with V8s, even amid tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Europe. In many cases, rival brands are not only offering hybrid and electric powertrains alongside V8s, they're also using V8 engines as part of plug-in hybrid powertrains. Luxury brands that continue to offer V8 power include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Jaguar is moving to an electric-only lineup, something Maserati has previously promised to do by 2030. Since this announcement, however, Maserati cancelled plans to launch an electric Folgore version of its MC20 supercar. 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