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Modern Maserati vehicles use either the brand’s in-house developed Nettuno V6 engine or Stellantis-sourced mild-hybrid powertrains.
While older Maserati models previously used Ferrari-built V6 and V8 engines, today’s flagship models—including the MC20, GranTurismo, and Grecale Trofeo—now use Maserati’s own Formula 1-derived engineering alongside the brand’s expanding Folgore electric lineup.
MC20 & MCPURA
The full-output Nettuno, and the clearest statement of Maserati’s return to building its own supercar engines.
GranTurismo & GranCabrio
The same engine as the MC20, retuned for grand touring — softer delivery, more usable low-end, built to be driven every day.
Grecale GT & Modena
The one Grecale configuration that is not a Nettuno. Tuned for daily drivability and efficiency rather than outright output.
Grecale Trofeo
Trim level is what decides the engine here. Trofeo steps up to the Nettuno V6; GT and Modena do not.
Folgore EV models
No combustion engine at all. Folgore is the parallel path to Nettuno rather than a replacement for it.
Specifications vary by model year and trim. Confirm figures for a specific vehicle before purchase.
From hand-built racing powerplants to twin-turbo, hybrid, and electric performance.
1926–1950s
Tipo 26 · A6GCS
Hand-built motorsport engineering, made in small numbers for competition.
1950s–1970s
3500 GT · Mistral
Maserati’s first road cars built for distance rather than for the track.
1960s–2000s
Ghibli · Quattroporte
Large-displacement Italian performance, and the sound most people still associate with the badge.
1980s–1990s
Biturbo · Shamal
Twin-turbocharging arrives, and with it a much broader lineup.
2000s–2023
GranTurismo · Levante Trofeo
Ferrari engineered and built Maserati’s V6 and V8 engines under the Fiat-Chrysler partnership.
2020–Present
MC20 · Grecale Trofeo
Maserati returns to designing and building its own engines in Modena.
The eras overlap. Nettuno arrived in 2020, but Ferrari-powered models stayed in the lineup until 2023 — so for three years Maserati sold both.
Yes. For more than two decades, Ferrari engineered and built many of Maserati’s V6 and V8 engines as part of the Fiat-Chrysler partnership.
This collaboration helped shape Maserati’s modern performance identity, particularly in vehicles like the GranTurismo, Quattroporte, and Levante Trofeo.
Why Ferrari Built Maserati Engines — Ferrari handled engine development while Maserati focused on luxury grand touring performance.
Why the Partnership Ended — The Ferrari supply agreement ended in 2023 as Maserati transitioned to the Nettuno V6 and Folgore EV platforms.
Ferrari and Maserati both build twin-turbo V6s. They are asking the engine to do different jobs.
Crankshaft design
Power delivery
Character
Built for
The MC20 lineup uses the 621-horsepower twin-turbo Nettuno V6, representing Maserati’s return to fully independent supercar engineering.
The GranTurismo and GranCabrio use a retuned Nettuno V6 optimized for smooth grand touring performance and everyday drivability.
The Grecale lineup uses two very different powertrain configurations depending on trim level.
GT & Modena Trims — Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged mild-hybrid 4-cylinder focused on daily drivability and efficiency.
Trofeo Trim — Uses a high-performance version of the twin-turbo Nettuno V6 producing 523 horsepower.
Maserati’s Folgore lineup replaces traditional engines with a tri-motor electric drivetrain and 800V battery architecture designed for high-performance EV driving.
The Nettuno V6 represents Maserati’s return to fully independent engine development. Designed and built entirely in Modena, the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 now anchors the brand’s modern performance lineup.
The Nettuno platform was tuned to deliver a deeper, more mechanical exhaust note while preserving the dramatic character expected from an Italian performance car.
Understanding Maserati engines offers a deeper look into the brand’s performance philosophy and engineering evolution.
From the twin-turbo Nettuno V6 powering the MC20 and Grecale Trofeo to the fully electric Folgore lineup, each Maserati powertrain is designed to deliver a distinct balance of luxury, speed, and Italian character.
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No. Ferrari officially stopped supplying engines to Maserati in 2023 as the brand transitioned to the in-house Nettuno V6 platform.
The Maserati MC20 uses the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 developed and built by Maserati in Modena, Italy.
No. The Grecale GT and Modena use a mild-hybrid 4-cylinder engine, while the Grecale Trofeo uses Maserati’s Nettuno V6.
The Nettuno engine uses Formula 1-derived pre-chamber combustion technology designed to improve power delivery, efficiency, and performance.
Yes. Maserati now develops and assembles the Nettuno V6 in-house at the Viale Ciro Menotti facility in Modena.
Modern Maserati powertrains are significantly more advanced than earlier generations, particularly the Nettuno V6 and current mild-hybrid systems. Long-term reliability still depends heavily on proper maintenance and servicing.
Ferrari engines traditionally focused on high-revving supercar performance, while Maserati configurations prioritized smoother grand touring power delivery and everyday drivability.
Yes. Maserati’s Folgore lineup uses fully electric tri-motor drivetrains paired with advanced 800V battery architecture.
No. Ferrari officially stopped supplying engines to Maserati in 2023 as the brand transitioned to the in-house Nettuno V6 platform.
The Maserati MC20 uses the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 developed and built by Maserati in Modena, Italy.
No. The Grecale GT and Modena use a mild-hybrid 4-cylinder engine, while the Grecale Trofeo uses Maserati’s Nettuno V6.
The Nettuno engine uses Formula 1-derived pre-chamber combustion technology designed to improve power delivery, efficiency, and performance.
Yes. Maserati now develops and assembles the Nettuno V6 in-house at the Viale Ciro Menotti facility in Modena.
Modern Maserati powertrains are significantly more advanced than earlier generations, particularly the Nettuno V6 and current mild-hybrid systems. Long-term reliability still depends heavily on proper maintenance and servicing.
Ferrari engines traditionally focused on high-revving supercar performance, while Maserati configurations prioritized smoother grand touring power delivery and everyday drivability.
Yes. Maserati’s Folgore lineup uses fully electric tri-motor drivetrains paired with advanced 800V battery architecture.
