2023 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo

Besides the luxurious coupes built for long travels in luxurious cabins, Maserati also made high-performance vehicles created for track days, such as the 2023 GranTurismo Trofeo.

The Italian automaker stopped the production of the GranTurismo I (M145) in 2019 after twelve years of production in various versions. Even though the car didn't look outdated thanks to its beautiful design, it started to show its age due to its platform. So, Maserati prepared a replacement for it that came in late 2022. Along with the version dedicated mostly to long, comfortable travels, it also brought a high-performance version named Trofeo.

Sporting a similar shape as its predecessor, the 2023 Maserati GranTurismo (M189) featured a reworked front fascia with the headlights swept onto the upper side of the fenders. However, unlike the GranTurismo Modena, it showed a black grille without a chromed trim around it. In addition, the lower spoiler and the side intakes were adorned with carbon-fiber elements. Finally, at the back, a carbon-fiber lip spoiler decorated the car's trunk lid. At the same time, under the bumper, the Trofeo showed four exhausts, mounted in pairs on each side, with carbon fiber trims around them.

Inside, the automaker created a cabin fit for four adults with high-bolstered front seats and two individual seats in the back, separated by a center console that split the cabin into two sections. Unlike the Modena version, which boasted wood trims on the dash and door cards, the Trofeo's cabin was covered in leather in most areas. In front of the driver, Maserati installed a TFT display for the instrument panel, while on the center console, it mounted a touchscreen for the infotainment system and a secondary display for HVAC controls.

But the most significant difference was under the hood, where the GranTurismo received the same 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 powerplant as its Modena sibling but tuned for more power.