Maserati is an Italian manufacturer of luxury sports and style exclusive cars established in Bologna, Italy, in 1914. According to the company’s mission statement, Maserati builds ultra-luxury performing vehicles in the timeless Italian fashion, which accommodates bespoke effortless signature power and interiors. The company is now owned by Fiat Chrysler automobiles and has, in the recent past, undertaken ambitious product launches that have seen over 3000 cars sold in a month back in 2014.

A production output cap of 7000 cars annually has, however, been placed by Maserati on its global market, while the company has pursued motorsport racing throughout its existence. Formula one, touring and sports car racing have played host to Maserati racing teams and private entries for which the motoring company has produced 15 prize-winning GT MC Racecars. Current and upcoming models of Maserati cars and SUV’s include the Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and the new Levante.

The Quattroporte is a 4, in Italian ‘Quattro’ and door ‘Porte’ saloon that has been in production since 2013 while the Ghibli is an executive saloon car whose competition is the BMW 5 Series or the Audi A6. Maserati’s GranTurismo and GranCabrio were introduced in 2007 as grand tourers featuring 4.7 liter V8 powertrains within the standard, sport, and MC models. A crossover SUV, the Levante was introduced in 2014, offering a 3.0 liter V6 with varying states of 350 or 425 horsepower, all-wheel-drive tune.