Since this information has now been officially revealed during the "Ferrari day", we can finally confirm without the shadow of a doubt what was until now mere (though well grounded) speculation: the block for the Maserati 3.0 produced at Ferrari is indeed a version of the Pentastar, that was developed starting in 2010.
Norm had the down low on this one a good while back
Dave: as you see, Chrysler's contribution and the provenance of shared components will not be hidden or removed as you feared. Maybe things need to progress at the necessary pace. In all honesty IMO this is the right marketing/communication strategy (for once), and in the long run it will be a win-win.
Google translate this short report (with pictures) from a visit at the actual Ferrari production facility in Maranello:
http://www.alvolante.it/news/motore-v6-maserati-306067
Norm had the down low on this one a good while back
Dave: as you see, Chrysler's contribution and the provenance of shared components will not be hidden or removed as you feared. Maybe things need to progress at the necessary pace. In all honesty IMO this is the right marketing/communication strategy (for once), and in the long run it will be a win-win.
Google translate this short report (with pictures) from a visit at the actual Ferrari production facility in Maranello:
http://www.alvolante.it/news/motore-v6-maserati-306067