Maserati has pulled the wraps off the new Levante Trofeo at the New York International Auto Show 2018.
It is the first Levante to be built around V8 and, produces a lot of power from its engine.
Under the bonnet is a 3.8-litre Twin Turbo V8 engine which delivers 590bhp and 730 Nm of peak torque.
This allows it to accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds and, on to a top speed of 187mph.
It has been mated to the intelligent Q4 All-Wheel Drive system, which should improve handling and delivering torque to the road.
Maserati has tuned the chassis to handle the higher power output and ensure a dynamic driving experience.
The car has a 50:50 weight balance and low centre of gravity and new finely tuned double-wishbone front/Multi Link rear suspension.
Larger tyres have been fitted to the giant 22-inch forged aluminium wheels, which is said to improve the cars handling.
It has also been given new driving mode ‘Corsa’ with Launch Control functionality adding to the standard Normal, I.C.E., Sport and Off Road modes.
“It’s proof that when you play with the elements you end up in a storm”, says Maserati CEO Tim Kuniskis.
“In the case of Trofeo, the engineers and designers in Modena knew that the driveline parameters were more than able to cope with additional power and they also knew that Maserati had access to the finest engines on earth.
“So, they were up to the challenge of making the finest luxury SUV also one of the fastest.”
The Trofeo model sits at the top of the range and its design has been altered to signify this.
Both the front fascia and rear bumper and side air intake given the car a more aggressive design and, the car now sits on 22-inch forged aluminium ‘Orione’ wheels.
Multiple elements across the car’s body are finished in Piano Black, giving the car a sportier appearance.
The interior of the car can be finished in different coloured natural leather and features Troefeo stitching in the car’s headrests.
Prices and a release date for the car have yet to be revealed.