The Maserati Levante has been a stunning success and
it appears the model will soon gain a high-performance variant. Recently caught
undergoing testing in Spain, this particular prototype is believed to be the
new Levante GTS, with the company using a BMW X5 M as a benchmark.
The photos don't reveal much but they suggest the
crossover will have a sportier front fascia with larger air intakes. The
camouflage also appears to be hiding a new rear bumper and model may come
equipped with a new exhaust system.
Since the Levante GTS is targeting other
high-performance crossovers, we can expect it to have a sport-tuned suspension
and large alloy wheels that are backed up by a beefier braking system.
Power will likely be provided by a twin-turbo
3.8-liter V8 engine sourced from the Quattroporte GTS. It produces 523 hp and 709 Nm of torque and would make the Levante GTS
significantly more powerful than the Levante S which has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter
V6 developing 424 hp and 579 Nm of torque. The extra power
will enable the crossover to accelerate from 0-97 km/h in less than five seconds
and have a top speed in excess of 263 km/h.
Cr : Carscoops
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