The new Maserati Levante GTS
will break cover at the 2018 New York Auto Show next week, bringing with it a
550 HP V8 engine. If that’s not enough, it appears that a Levante Trofeo model
could be unveiled right next to it, with an even stronger V8, rated at over 600
HP.
The new Levante GTS is said to be priced around US$ 116,700, whereas the Trofeo could set you back US$ 128,800, more than a 2019
Porsche Cayenne Turbo. From what we’ve seen on a few camera-shy prototypes, the
GTS version will rock larger air intakes than the regular Levante, improved
aero, an upgraded suspension, larger wheels and bigger brakes in order to keep
everything in check.
As for what the Trofeo model could look like, your
guess is as good as ours. It’s rather unlikely that it would be as hardcore as
the GranTurismo MC Trofeo, which came with a race-spec exhaust system, no ABS,
race-spec suspension and unique wheels. Having more power than the GTS is more
than enough to earn it the title of flagship model, although we wouldn’t mind
also seeing the Levante with a more aggressive body kit, now that we think
about it.
The 2018 NY Auto Show opens its gates to the public
on March 30th and to the media on March 28th.
