Maserati is bidding farewell to its current lineup as the brand prepares for the future. The Italian automaker discontinued the V-8-powered Ghibli and Levante last year, and now it’s the Quattroporte’s turn to exit the stage. The Maserati Quattroporte Grand Finale represents the final example of the model featuring the brand’s last V-8 engine. The car has been customized through Maserati’s Fuoriserie program, with special features such as a unique paint job in Blu Nobile, a carbon-fiber body kit, and brushed aluminum brake calipers.
## The Special Touches
Inside the Quattroporte, you’ll find burl accents in the steering wheel, black leather A-pillars, tan door panels, and burl door accents. The headrests feature an embroidered trident logo, and the door sills display “Quattroporte Grand Finale”. There’s also a special Grand Finale badge on the central tunnel. Under the hood lies the brand’s 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine producing 572 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. Maserati has given the engine a fitting send-off with a special cover signed by the Fuoriserie team and engineers who worked on the car.
## What’s Next for Maserati
The sixth-generation Quattroporte has been on sale since the 2014 model year, making its departure long overdue. However, fans of the model need not worry, as a next-generation version is in development. The new Quattroporte is expected to be smaller than its predecessor, similar in size to the departing Ghibli, and it’s unlikely to feature a new V-8 engine. Maserati recently delivered the final Quattroporte to its American owner, alongside a custom MC20 representing the brand’s future with the Nettuno V-6 engine.
In conclusion, Maserati is saying goodbye to its current lineup as it prepares for new platforms, powertrains, and models. The Quattroporte Grand Finale is a fitting tribute to the brand’s last V-8 engine, featuring special customizations and unique touches. While the current Quattroporte is exiting the stage, a new generation is in development, promising exciting changes for the iconic model in the future. Fans of Maserati can look forward to what the brand has in store as it moves towards the next chapter in its history.