Maserati Alfieri Coupe, Cabrio Coming by 2018
The stunning Maserati Alfieri will become a production model, likely making an appearance by 2016.
The Italian automaker has shared plans for its future, revealing that the Alfieri coupe and cabriolet models are heading to production while the GranTurismo and GranCabrio will also be replaced by 2018. In addition, the Maserati Levante SUV appears to be making its debut next year.
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As for the company’s powerplants, the 2018 model year will see a boost in performance, with the Ghibli, Quattroporte, Levante and GranTurismo models all receiving at least 560 hp from a V8 engine. There will also be an expansion on its V6 engines, with 350- and 450-hp offerings going to the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans while the Levante will have the options of a 350-hp V6 or a 425-hp unit. The Alfieri will not receive a V8 option but will have 410-, 450- and 520-hp V6 engines available.
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Expect more diesel engines to be heading to the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante as well ranging from 250 hp to 340 hp. Ultimately, Maserati hopes to grow sales from 15,400 units to 75,000 units.
“Maserati will deliver double-digit margins throughout the plan period,” said Harald Wester, chief executive of the Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Abarth brands.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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