In a move that sees them strike the ideal balance between function and form, Maserati has expanded their Trofeo range, adding the Quattroporte and Ghibli to the lineup. The sedans join the Levante Trofeo, which was unveiled in 2018 and is the SUV’s most powerful and extreme iteration.
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The introduction of a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine sets both sedans to a new level. However, it particularly benefits the Ghibli Trofeo, marking the first time a V8 has been used in the entry-level model. Built at the Ferrari plant at Maranello to Maserati’s specifications, the new engine boasts a whopping 580 bhp and 538 ft-lbs of torque and has been specifically modified and developed to provide equally impressive performance on the rear engine sedans.
While the V8 isn’t entirely new to the Quattroporte, with a 530 bhp previously being fitted on the Quattroporte GTS version, this level of power is. Both sedans have significantly benefitted from their Ferrari-produced hearts; according to Maserati, the top speed of both the Quattroporte and Ghibli sit at 326km/h, making them the fastest ever Maserati sedans. The Levante Trofeo isn’t too shabby either, hitting a maximum speed of 302km/h and featuring the same V8 twin-turbo.
Like their older brother, the Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo have benefited from the addition of Integrated Vehicle Control (IVC), which works to enhance driving dynamics and increase active safety while delivering a more thrilling performance. Tapping into their racing DNA, both sedans have been fitted with the Corsa button, which sets the car up for a sportier driving style, while the Launch Control function – which initially appeared on the Levante Trofeo – allows drivers to unleash the entirety of the engine’s power to experience the signature Maserati driving experience.
Although the sound of its engine serves as a defining point for every Maserati, the Trofeo collection takes it a step further, with the Modena marque imbuing the collection with high-performance, sporty design references. Featuring twin vertical bars, the front grille of each model has been finished in Black Piano, while the introduction of carbon fibre on the front air duct trims and rear extractor add to the collection’s dynamic aesthetic. Red detailing on the bottom profiles of the side air vents and the lightning bolt on the Trident badge on the C-pillars serve to differentiate the Trofeo lineup from other Maseratis, while the Ghibli Trofeo gets a touch of the Levante in the form of more cleanly defined air ducts for better cooling.
As always, what’s on the inside is important too, and the Trofeo collection doesn’t let us down. The interior upholstery is rendered in full grain Pieno Fiore natural leather, while the headrests are adorned with the Trofeo badge. A new on-board panel displays an exclusive interface at switch-on with the multimedia screen getting an upgraded resolution as well as a larger size of 10.1” on the Ghibli Trofeo and Quattroporte Trofeo (the Levante Trofeo retains its 8.4” display).
An elegant homage to the distinctly Italian identity that defines Maserati as well as the racing connotations that will forever be linked with the instantly recognisable trident, the expansion of the Maserati Trofeo Collection introduces the potential for a new icon in the form of the reinvented Ghibli Trofeo.
Words by T. Angel
