Performance Review: Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Levante Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Maserati Levante has a 3799cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Levante shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Levante's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2170 kgs (4784 lbs) this makes the Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Levante shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 3799cc 32V V8 engine produces 591 bhp (440 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 538 lb-ft (729.4 Nm) @ 2250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati Levante you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ (297.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Levante.

The Maserati Levante has a Power to weight ratio of 272.3 bhp per ton and 247.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Levante competing with the 2018 Mercedes GT AMG 63 S Turbo 4MATIC+ (297.1 bhp per ton) or the 2016 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 (296.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati Levante generating around 247.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 BMW 3 Series 335d xDrive F30 LCI (272.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (272.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Levante and the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Levante on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.21 secs @ 112.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (12.17 secs), the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 (12.17 secs), and the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM (12.20 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 186mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Levante equals the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph), the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (197 mph), or the 2012 Audi R8 Plus S-Tronic 5.2 V10 (197 mph).

Related Links:

2018 Levante Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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