Maserati Levante S (MISC)
The Maserati Levante S is a high-performance Italian luxury SUV that blends grand touring comfort with a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel-drive traction. Based on Maserati's Levante platform, it brings a surprisingly playful chassis and plenty of road presence to the simulator.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L twin-turbocharged 60° V6, longitudinally mounted
Total Output: 430 hp (318 kW)
Redline: ~6,000–6,500 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Weight: ~2,109 kg
Dimensions: ~5,003 mm long × 1,967 mm wide × 1,679 mm tall | Wheelbase 3,004 mm
Tires: Performance road tires on 19–21 inch alloys
Brakes: Ventilated discs with large multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Levante S is a fast, heavy, and surprisingly agile luxury SUV that rewards smooth inputs and early planning. It has the kind of traction that makes it easy to drive quickly, while the elevated ride height and substantial mass give it a distinct, slightly momentum-based character compared with lower sports cars. In the sim, it feels stable and confidence-inspiring at speed, but you’ll still notice the weight transferring through fast direction changes and hard braking zones.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V6 delivers a refined but muscular note, with a deep growl under load and a more subdued, premium tone at cruising speeds. Turbo torque arrives early, making the car feel strong in the mid-range and effortless in everyday acceleration. It’s less about screaming revs and more about smooth, wave-like power delivery.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Secure and predictable, with mild understeer if you enter too hot.
Traction: Excellent off the line and out of slower corners thanks to AWD grip.
Braking: Strong braking for an SUV, but the weight is always present under heavy stops.
Top Speed: Respectable for its class, though acceleration and stability matter more than outright terminal velocity.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it with momentum and patience. Brake a touch earlier than you would in a sports sedan, keep inputs smooth, and let the all-wheel-drive system do the work on corner exit. It shines on fast road circuits and technical layouts where stability and traction are worth more than outright agility.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Levante S has classic Maserati drama — a bold grille, sculpted bodywork, trident badging, and a premium cabin that looks right at home in a modern luxury GT setting. It’s elegant, imposing, and unmistakably Italian, even as an SUV.
Whether you’re cruising, doing hot laps, or just enjoying something different from the usual track machinery, the Maserati Levante S adds a refined but entertaining flavor to the sim lineup.