http://www.allpar.com/model/m/11-minivans.html
Was reading this on allpar and found this little rumor somewhat amusing.
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An R/T model might show up late in the model year, sporting, of all things, a little V8 from a Fiat company. This is an unsubstantiated rumor. Maserati currently uses a likely candidate, a 4.2 liter (259 cid) powerplant capable of 399 horsepower; it would likely be detuned down to 340-360 hp. The same engine is produced in a street legal 4.7 liter displacement for use in Maseratis (424-434 hp) and the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 hp). Ferrari uses a 4.3 and 4.5 liter version, pumping out up to 562 hp. Again, even if the same engine is used in a minivan, cost, chassis limitations, and other concerns would likely require considerable detuning. (A turbo Pentastar V6 would likely equal or beat the detuned V8 but is not ready yet and would not provide the marketing boost).
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A Maserati powered Minivan, somehow I just don't se it happening LOL.