Complex sentence: In 1969, however, contrary to Maserati tradition, the Mexico was also made available with a smaller engine, the 4.2-litre V8 engine that powered the original Quattroporte.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1969, however, contrary to Maserati tradition, the Mexico was also made available with a'smaller' engine. This time the 4.2-litre V8 engine that powered the original Quattroporte.