Maserati JHB celebrates start of a new era
February 3, 2021
Maserati South Africa began their 2021 year with a line-up of new models and the anticipated arrival of the world’s most beautiful supercar.
The Italian car manufacturer confirmed the soon launch of the Maserati Ghibli Hybrid in South Africa as the first model to kick-start the brands’ new era.
According to Nagesh Naidoo from Motorpress, “It is only fitting that the Ghibli Hybrid is the first new model from Maserati to be launched in South Africa. It combines petrol and electric power, which is significant for the future of our brand, and South Africa was host to the hybrid testing mules during their hot weather testing cycle.”
After the production of the hybrid, Maserati will shift its focus to high-performance cars with a complete range of Trofeo models.
The Ghibli and the larger Quattroporte Trofeo models are fitted with a Ferrari-sourced V8 engine, promising to deliver 433kW through the rear wheels. Both models will offer a top speed of 326km/h.
After the launch of the brand’s most powerful Trofeo models, the focus will shift to the Maserati Corse 20 (MC20) super sports car. The new MC20 will make its debut in mid-2021 and will arrive on SA shores towards the end of the year.
The MC20 is a new era of style, performance and passion for the Italian brand. It features a new 463 kW V6 engine, made by Maserati, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of only 2.9 seconds. This model has voted the World’s Most Beautiful Supercar at the 2021 Festival Automobile International.
Pictures: Motorpress
