Trofeo, as easily decipherable, means trophy or in essence, victory. In fact, that is what Maserati calls its race car built for the Trofeo Maserati, the single marque race conducted by the brand. Trofeo being a powerful word standing for everything poweful, sporty and conquest-worthy coming from Modena, Maserati decided to call its exclusive and most powerful editions of models by the same name. So, Levante Trofeo launched in 2018 was the first in the collection, and now the new Quattroporte and Ghibli Trofeo join the range, celebrating the pinnacle of performance, sportiness and luxury.
The colours chosen for the Trofeo collection launch are those of the Italian flag: green for Quattroporte, white for Levante and red for Ghibli, which combine with the burnished chrome-work and glossy red trims for an aggressive and elegant appearance.
THE DIMENSIONS: Length x width x height (mm) / Wheel base (mm)
LEVANTE TROFEO – 5,003 x 1,968 x 1,679 / 3,004 /
GHIBLI TROFEO – 4,971 x 1,945 x 1,461 / 2,998
QUATTROPORTE TROFEO – 5,262 x 1,948 x 1,481 / 3,171
KERB WEIGHT:
LEVANTE TROFEO – 2,170 kg
GHIBLI TROFEO – 1,969 kg
QUATTROPORTE TROFEO – 2,000 kg
THE DRIVETRAIN: 3.8L Petrol 90° V8, twin-turbo – direct injection (GDI) mated to ZF 8-speed automatic
LEVANTE TROFEO: Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Rear Limited-Slip Differential
GHIBLI QUATTROPORTE TROFEO: Rear wheel drive with Rear Limited-Slip self-locking Differential
Suspensions Front and Rear: LEVANTE TROFEO: Double-wishbone and Multi-link with adjustable Air Springs and Skyhook shock absorbers GHIBLI AND QUATTROPORTE TROFEO: Double-wishbone and Multi-link with Skyhook shock absorbers and anti-roll bar
THE PERFORMANCE: 380 hp (Levante Trofeo – 390 hp) and 730 Nm torque (available between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm in the SUV and between 2,250-5,250 in the sedans
Top speed / 0 – 100 kmph: LEVANTE TROFEO – 302kmph / 4.1 sec in the 580 hp version and 304kmph / 3.9 sec in the 590 hp version; GHIBLI TROFEO – 326 kmph / 4.3 sec; QUATTROPORTE TROFEO – 326 kmph / 4.5 sec
Braking distance (m) 100-0 km/h: LEVANTE TROFEO – 34.5 m / GHIBLI TROFEO – 34 m / QUATTROPORTE TROFEO – 34m
Fuel consumption (WLTC): LEVANTE TROFEO – 13.2-13.7 L / 100km / GHIBLI TROFEO – 12.3-12.6 L / 100km / QUATTROPORTE TROFEO – 12.2-12.5 L / 100km
First ever Ghibli with a V8 engine
The racing heart of Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo is the 3.8 L V8 Twin Turbo with an output of 580 hp at 6,250 rpm and peak torque of 730 Nm. Now present in the new Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante Trofeo (with an output of 590 hp in some markets like the GCC, this V8 is in full compliance with fuel efficiency and emissions standards. The engine is built at the Ferrari plant at Maranello to Maserati’s specifications, and has been driving Quattroporte GTS in the past, in its 530 hp version. The new Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo models can proudly claim to be the fastest Maserati sedans ever, with a top speed of 326 km/h. Levante Trofeo’s maximum speed is 302 km/h.
All three Trofeo models incorporate the Integrated Vehicle Control (IVC) system for enhanced driving dynamics, and greater active safety while the Launch Control button unleashes all the engine’s power for an even more thrilling performance. The sedans have the Corsa button that sets the car for an even sportier driving style.
Trofeo models sport winning looks
Aggressive and elegant stylistic touches characterise these high performance models: Front grille with twin vertical bars in Black Piano finish; carbon fibre enriched front air duct trims and rear extractor; red details that characterise the bottom profiles of the side air vents; lightning bolt on the Trident badge on the C-pillars; restyled rear light clusters, with a boomerang-like profile inspired by the 3200 GT and the Alfieri concept car. As for the Ghibli Trofeo, the bonnet has also been restyled, featuring two aggressive air ducts for better cooling, just like on Levante Trofeo. Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo are fitted with 21” aluminium Orione wheels while 22” Orione wheels are available on Levante Trofeo.
Interior of the Trofeo collection also start the distinction with a new on-board panel that displays an exclusive interface at switch-on, while the headrests features the Trofeo badge in three-dimensional relief. The interior upholstery in full-grain Pieno Fiore natural leather is also an exclusive touch. (image at the end of article features the Quattroporte)
Technology for driving performance and connectivity
The assisted driving function has evolved to allow activation on urban roads and ordinary highways. New technologies also appear in MIA (Maserati Intelligent Assistant), the multimedia screen that is larger at 10.1” with upgraded resolution on both Ghibli Trofeo and Quattroporte Trofeo, while Levante retains the 8.4” display, but with improved resolution and graphics. The Maserati Connect programme ensures that the Trofeo collection is always connected. Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo will be built at the Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli Plant (AGAP) at Grugliasco (Turin), and Levante Trofeo at the Mirafiori (Turin) plant.
