Maserati unleashes the new Ghibli
Touted as the “accessible” Maserati, the third-generation Ghibli marks the first time that Maserati is building more than one concurrent four-door sedan models. It too, is part of Maserati’s plan to build 50,000 cars a year by 2015.
It is the second model after the flagship, the Quattroporte, to be manufactured in Maserati’s new state-of-the-art production facilities in Grugliasco. Power comes from a new twin turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine and an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. The Ghibli delivers 330 hp, a top speed of 263 km/h and acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The Ghibli S ups the power output to 410 hp and races to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. Top speed? 285 km/h.
The new Ghibli shares parts of its core architecture, its chassis, its suspension architecture, the V6 engine and the ZF 8-speed automatic transmission with the flagship limousine Quattroporte. It is, however, 173 mm shorter in the wheel base and 291 mm shorter overall, as well as 50 kg lighter. The Ghibli uses an all-new aluminium steering box, developed specifically for the new front-suspension geometry to deliver more response, more consistency at high speed and easy manoeuvring at low speed. All of these, combined with the 50:50 weight distribution, sophisticated suspension system and limited slip diff will make every ride enjoyable, Maserati says.
There is no lack of luxury inside. Under the Poltrona Frau leather finishes, the MTC’s 8.4-inch touch screen display which controls almost everything in the car: Audio, phones, front seat heating, steering wheel heating and the rear window shade. At the same time it functions as the screen for the revering camera. You chose to have the optional WLAN which can support up to three devices.
Prices for the Ghibli start from S$340,000 without COE.
