MASERATI TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH THE NEW GRANTURISMO TROFEO
2026-10-03By Nathaniel Brooks
- Maserati has sharpended its flagship combustion-powered grand tourer for 2027
- The Nettuno V6 remains at the supercar's heart alongside a more focused chassis
- Subtle design and engineering revisions give the Trofeo more character
The Maserati GranTurismo has always occupied an interesting space between sports car and continent-crossing coupé. For 2027, the new GranTurismo Trofeo pushes harder on the performance side of that equation, bringing more power and a selection of mechnical and visual updates whilst retaining the key core concept.
MORE MUSCLE Power comes from a 3.0L twin-turbocharged Nettuno V6, delivering 582hp and 650Nm of torque - such power is delivered via an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system. The supercar will achieve speeds up to 199mph (320km/h) and launch from 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in just 3.3 seconds. Prices start at around $166,000.
There's more too. An electronic limited-slip rear differential helps to distribute torque across the rear axle, while the latest variant of the Trofeo retains the iconic performance-orientated Corsa driving mode. A sports exhaust, designed to offer a more sporting like, now comes as standard also.
INTERIOR DETAILS The key characteristics of which the Trofeo is known remain. Its long front-end, low roof, and muscular rear remain distinctively recognisable, with the cabin maintaining a four occupant seating layout rather adopting the compromising the two-seat configuration that seems to have become ubiquitous which so many other supercars.
Carbon-fiber exterior detailing, an Alcantara headlining and staggred 20-inch and 21-inch forged wheels help distinguish the Trofeo.
TOUGH TIMES The release comes as Maserati faces an uphill battle. Recent reports quote declining sale figures; meanwhile, things are no better for the Italian marque in the United States, their largest market. Of the 86 Maserati dealers in the country, 70% reported selling no cars, with a further 13 selling 1 car, and just 4 selling more than two. Last year, the brand suffered a crippling loss of €198 million.
