Jim Butler Maserati

May 7, 2021

During the roaring 20’s the entire world was reveling in an economic heyday, and Maserati’s illustrious performance debut and victorious win took place at the Targa Florio race, with the Tipo 26 taking home first place honors, and seeing the firm’s founding brother Alfieri Maserati at the wheel. During the 1950s, Juan Manuel Fangio was the genius at the helm for the F1 debut, with the letter “F” heavily commemorating this Argentinean who was so amazing behind the wheel from the beginning. 

The F Tributo Special Editions of the Maserati Levante and Ghibli will both be fitting commemorations of Juan and his driving mastery during that performance, as well as the Grand Touring spirit as a whole. They are both available in Rosso Tributo and Azzurro Tributo, distinct red and blue hues signifying the brand’s roots from bustling and beautiful Modena, Italy. When Fangio reigned victorious in his red and yellow 250F were memorable and milestone-creating days, and the paint on these models’ brake calipers and trims of the 21-inch alloy wheels pay homage to his vehicle as well. 

The 2021 Maserati Ghibli has already been adorned with massively head-turning styling, two powerful engine options, and stands out with a signature style and stature among the very highest caliber of cars on the globe! This glamorous and immediately-personable sports sedan comes fully equipped with a twin-turbocharged V6 or V8 under its hood and possesses a very unique stance in the ranks of the mid-size luxury segment. If you want to opt for the V8-powered Trofeo, Maserati will swap out the V6 for a Ferrari-derived, 580-horsepower twin-turbo powertrain capable of making your hair stick up straight for all the right reasons. No matter which engine you ultimately choose, the Ghibli doles out daily exhilaration and a delicious exhaust note every time you turn the key and embark down the road. 

The Levante SUV was introduced 4 years ago and received an updated infotainment system and minor facelift for 2021. On top of these fantastic and eye-catching commemorative models, this year saw refreshed front and rear styling, improved resolution and graphics for infotainment display, updated driver-assist tech, and a better EPA fuel economy number. With a soft suspension and inspiring braking, this high-speed cruiser turns amazingly well while under pressure, still offering up the qualities any family would want for a daily driver. 

The Driver Assistance package includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, a 360-degree camera system, traffic sign recognition, and lane-keep assist. This year also saw the addition of a brand-new Android-based software with a cleaner design and 8-speaker audio as standard. If you happen to be as passionate about audio as you are about torque and horsepower, the Trofeo models all feature an immaculate and pristine-sounding 15-speaker Bowers and Wilkins setup!