Maserati Retires the Ferrari-Built V8 That Defined Its Modern Era

Maserati has confirmed that the V8 engine it sourced from Ferrari is being phased out, closing a chapter that shaped the brand’s lineup for years. The twin-turbo unit, long associated with models like the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, will no longer be part of future offerings.

The decision reflects the wider shift sweeping the performance segment, where tightening emissions rules and evolving buyer priorities are pushing manufacturers toward smaller, electrified powertrains. For Maserati, that means leaning on its own Nettuno V6 and battery-electric plans rather than continuing to rely on an engine supplied by another automaker.

The move also marks the end of a supply arrangement that once tied two Italian marques closely together. Enthusiasts who prize the V8’s character will still find it in existing cars, but new Maserati models will follow a different path.

For a brand with deep motorsport roots, retiring such a well-known engine is a significant moment, and it signals how quickly the definition of performance is changing across the industry.