Maserati to receive Chrysler’s twin-turbo Pentastar V6 engine

There’s a rumor that the Maserati Gran Turismo will use a twin-turbocharged version of the heavily awarded Pentastar V6. An Inside Line report states that the top executives at Fiat and Chrysler are considering this engine to replace the older Ferrari engines and platforms that have been used in Maserati’s cars for years. The old 4.7-liter V8 engine does have an all-Italian sound but it doesn’t have much torque at low revolution and it isn’t all that fuel-efficient either.

Many would say that a V6 is more appropriate for a Jeep Wrangler or a 300 sedan and that an Italian luxury brand like Maserati just doesn’t mix well with American engines. Making it worse are speculations that this V6 unit isn’t the 3.6-liter that we’ve grown accustomed.

Instead, it will be a smaller 3.0-liter which can hold two turbochargers. While Audi and Mercedes are known for succeeding with this configuration, it’s a tough call if Fiat Group can match their capabilities. Enthusiasts have been lamenting why Maserati would even want to shun Ferrari engines. It’s highly likely that the change will be bad for its reputation as well as on its resale values. [via - 4wheelsnews]