Final Maserati V8 ever revealed

So this is it, then. The last Maserati V8 ever, barring some kind of drastic about-turn in the near future (we’ll rule nothing out at this moment in time). After the Khamsin, Ghibli and 5000GT back in the day, then the much-loved modern era of GranSports, GranTurismos and Quattroportes, the end is here. We knew it was, with the Ghibli and Levante Ultima editions, but it’s still taking some getting used to. 

Especially as the last Maserati V8 is a Quattroporte, not one of the dedicated final editions. Those are the privileges afforded to you as a ‘significant entrepreneur in the biomedical sector’ clearly. Marking this Grand Finale out is Blu Nobile paint (with a carbon bodykit tinted the same colour), brushed aluminium calipers and ‘999999’ on the windscreen – the car’s identification number. 

The cabin of the Grand Finale is said to be a tribute to ‘meticulous Italian artisanship and renowned mastery’, with the requests of the customer incorporated. So there are burl accents for the steering wheel, tan door panels, a leather-lined boot and Grand Finale badges.

It will be joined in the garage by an MC20 Iris, so called because the rainbow is a common thread that runs through the car. The colour is Al Aqua Rainbow, which is also used for interior stitching. The upholstery itself is something called ICE leather, Maserati suggests its use on the central tunnel is the first such application.

The Iris also gets its name laser cut into the door sill, more of the contrast stitching in the boot and unique gearshift paddle icons. Maserati says it combines tradition with ‘the best elements that characterise the brand’s future.’ 

No doubt the new custodian will be thrilled. If the announcement has sparked you into thinking about a slightly more affordable Maserati V8 tribute, check this out – a 530hp GTS version of the Quattroporte (so just 50hp off a Trofeo) for only £19,495. Even gets some wood on the steering wheel, too. Or just over £30k buys a lovely Metallic Bronze example with just 8k on it. Maserati’s era of new cars with V8s may be done, but there are still plenty of wonderful old ones to be tempted by.