The Maserati Ghibli ( Tipo M157 ) is an executive car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati . The car was unveiled to the public at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show . The Ghibli ended production at the end of 2023.
28-980: For the 2003 concept, see Maserati Kubang GT Wagon . For the production version, see Maserati Levante . Motor vehicle Maserati Kubang [REDACTED] Overview Manufacturer Maserati Production 2011 ( Concept car ) Assembly Italy Body and chassis Class Mid-size luxury crossover SUV Body style 5-door SUV Layout F4 layout Platform Jeep Grand Cherokee Related Maserati Levante Powertrain Engine 4.2 L F136 V8 Transmission 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic Dimensions Length 4,984 mm (196.2 in) Width 1,942 mm (76.5 in) Height 1,650 mm (65.0 in) Chronology Predecessor Maserati Kubang GT Wagon Successor Maserati Levante The Maserati Kubang
56-543: A five-star crash test rating from NCAP due to these features. The S is a high-performance variant of the Ghibli boasting power output and performance improvements. It was initially powered by a 410 PS (404 hp; 302 kW) version of the twin-turbocharged V6 engine used in the Ghibli but was uprated at 430 PS (424 hp; 316 kW) in 2017. Despite the similarities to the Alfa Romeo V6 engine, which
84-705: A five-star rating. In 2013 the US-specification 2014 Maserati Ghibli was tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety , receiving "Good" rating in all four tests (moderate overlap front impact, side impact, roof strength, head restraints and seats); it therefore qualified for the 2013 Top Safety Pick. In 2021, the Trofeo includes features such as: Full-speed adaptive cruise control , traffic-sign recognition , blind-spot monitoring , lane-keeping assist , automatic emergency braking . In
112-619: A key model in Maserati's plan of expanding its lineup to cover all segments in the luxury car market. Assembly of the Ghibli took place alongside that of the Quattroporte VI at the new Giovanni Agnelli Plant in Grugliasco near Turin , Italy. On September 24, 2019, the 100,000th Ghibli rolled off the production line as announced by Maserati. The Ghibli was introduced at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show and marked Maserati's entry into
140-567: A slightly detuned diesel version is also available (at the same price) because of the higher taxation on cars with more than 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp). In early September 2023, Maserati announced that production of the V8-engined Ghibli models (as well as the Quattroporte) will conclude at the end of 2023. The Ferrari-built V6 may be replaced with Maserati's own Nettuno V6 engine. The high performance S version of
168-546: A top speed of 326 km/h (203 mph). To mark the end of production of the twin-turbo V8 engine, Maserati developed two special editions of the Ghibli and the Levante debuting at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed : the Ghibli 334 Ultima and the Levante V8 Ultima. "334" denotes the car's top speed in kilometres per hour (203 mph) – which made it the fastest internal combustion-engined four-door sedan in
196-476: Is a double wishbone unit at the front axle and 5-link multilink unit at the rear axle; Maserati's Skyhook adaptive damping system is optional. All Ghibli models employ a ZF 8-speed 8HP automatic transmission and a rear limited slip differential . The braking system uses vented discs on all four corners, four-piston callipers at the front and floating callipers at the rear; the S models come with larger cross-drilled dual-cast rotors, six-piston callipers at
224-639: Is a 2003 concept car unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show . Designed by Italdesign Giugiaro , it was presented under the Maserati brand which was then owned by Ferrari . In accordance with Maserati's naming tradition, the Kubang is named after a Javanese wind. The Kubang GT was developed using the floorplan of the Audi A8 , and Maserati hoped for it to be produced in collaboration with Audi. It
252-4689: Is a 2011 concept car unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show . Created under the Maserati subsidiary of Fiat , it has not been introduced for production. The Levante SUV, which is based on the Kubang, was introduced for production in 2016. [REDACTED] Kubang rear References [ edit ] ^ Cancellieri, Gianni (2015). Maserati All the Cars . Giorgio Nada Editore. pp. 284–285. ISBN 8879116096 . ^ "Maserati Kubang Concept" . Car and Driver . Retrieved 2018-10-17 . External links [ edit ] Official web page v t e Maserati A marque of Stellantis Road cars Current MC20 Grecale GranTurismo II GranCabrio II 2010–2019 Quattroporte VI Ghibli III Levante 2000–2009 Spyder II Coupé GranSport GranSport Spyder Quattroporte V MC12 GranTurismo I GranCabrio I 1990–1999 Racing Shamal Ghibli II Quattroporte IV 3200 GT 1980–1989 Biturbo 222 2.24v. 420/425 430 422 4.24v. 4.18v. Spyder I Royale 228 Karif 1970–1979 Indy Bora Merak Quattroporte II Khamsin Kyalami Quattroporte III 1946–1969 A6 1500 A6G 2000 A6G/54 150 GT 3500 GT 5000 GT Mistral Quattroporte I Sebring Mexico Ghibli I Racing cars Maserati in motorsport Trofeo Maserati Grand Prix results Grand Prix/ Monoposto Tipo 26 Tipo 26B 4CM Tipo 26M 8C V8RI 8CM 8CLT 8CTF 8CL 6CM 4CL/4CLT A6GCM 250F 420M/58 Sports racing cars Tipo 6CS/46 A6GCS 150S 200S 250S 300S 350S 450S Tipo 61 "Birdcage" Tipo 63 Tipo 65 Tipo 151 GT/One make Barchetta Ghibli Open Cup Trofeo MC12 GT1 GranTurismo MC MCXtrema Concept cars Simun Boomerang Tipo 124 Medici Chubasco Buran 320S Auge Kubang GT Wagon Chicane Birdcage 75th A8GCS Kubang Alfieri See also Maserati Brothers Maserati (motorcycle) [REDACTED] Category [REDACTED] Commons v t e « previous — Maserati road car timeline, 1980s–2010s — next » Type 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Ownership De Tomaso GEPI De Tomaso GEPI Chrysler De Tomaso Fiat S.p.A. Fiat S.p.A. Fiat Ferrari Ferrari Fiat S.p.A. FCA Executive Saloon 425 / 420 / 430 / 422 / 4.18v. / 4.24v. Ghibli Coupé Biturbo / 222 / 2.24v. / Racing Spyder Spyder Luxury Saloon Quattroporte III Royale Quattroporte IV Quattroporte V Quattroporte VI GT 4-seat Coupé Kyalami 228 GranTurismo Convertible GranCabrio 2+2 Coupé Karif Ghibli 3200 GT Coupé Khamsin Shamal GranSport 2-seat Spyder TC Spyder GranSport Spyder Mid-engine 2+2 Merak Sports car MC12 SUV Levante Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maserati_Kubang&oldid=1215791010 " Category : Maserati concept vehicles Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata Maserati Kubang GT Wagon The Maserati Kubang GT Wagon
280-626: Is a high-performance version of the Ghibli powered by a 3.8 L twin turbocharged F154 V8 producing 580 PS (572 hp; 427 kW) at 6,250 rpm and of 730 N⋅m (538 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The engine is built at the Ferrari plant at Maranello to Maserati's specifications. Although new for the Ghibli, the V8 engine has already been used in the past on the Quattroporte GTS. The Trofeo can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4 seconds, with
308-561: Is also manufactured by Ferrari, the engines are not related to each other since the Maserati engine is a 60-degree V6 (using a block cast by Chrysler) rather than Alfa Romeo's 90-degree unit. The same unit is also used by the high-performance version of the Levante SUV as well as the base trims of the Quattroporte. The Ghibli S was initially equipped with a hydraulic power steering which was changed to an electric power steering when
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#1732788023912336-558: The Dodge Charger . Buyers have different leather upholstery for the interior to choose from. An Alcantara headliner, a premium Harman Kardon or Bowers and Wilkins sound system, wood, carbon fiber and optional metal and weaved leather interior inserts and steering wheel are available as an option. Safety features and amenities include adaptive cruise control, adaptive LED headlights supplied by Magnetti Marelli, lane keep assist, steering assist and brake force assist. The car received
364-572: The GT Wagon featured a modular interior design. The interior accommodated 5 occupants (2 front seats + a rear bench seat), or 4 occupants in the “Executive” configuration. The interior could also be fitted with a third row of seats. Maserati Ghibli (2013) The Ghibli marks Maserati's comeback in the mid-size luxury car segment after two decades of absence, since the last of the Biturbo family saloons went out of production in 1994; it served as
392-476: The Ghibli S and S Q4 were upgraded to 430 PS (316 kW; 424 hp) and 580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft) of torque. The Ghibli is the first Maserati in history to be offered with a diesel engine . The unit is a 2,987 cc (182 cu in), common rail , single variable-geometry turbocharged A630 V6 designed and produced by Fiat Powertrain 's subsidiary VM Motori . On the Italian market, only
420-478: The Ghibli is also available with all-wheel drive ; this powertrain is the same as that in the Quattroporte VI (Q4). Attached to the end of the 8-speed transmission is a transfer case , containing an electronically controlled multi-plate wet clutch , which sends power through a drive shaft to an open differential bolted to the oil pan. During normal operation the car is rear-wheel drive only; when needed
448-563: The Ghibli range was updated for the 2018 model year. It also benefits from the same safety features as the base Ghibli. In occasion of Maserati's centenary, the limited-edition Maserati 100th Anniversary Neiman Marcus Ghibli S Q4 was the luxury car included in the 2014 edition of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book gift catalogue. It is distinguished by Grigio Maratea paint over a Cuoio tan leather interior, forged multi-spoke wheels and black grille surround. The allotment
476-638: The Ghibli, developed under Ferrari engine specialist Paulo Martinelli, is based on the V6 diesel unit found in the Jeep Grand Cherokee . The engine is exclusive to the European market only. A ZF 8HP transmission powers the rear wheels as used by all the major competition except Mercedes-Benz . Both the Ghibli and the Quattroporte share the same suspension although the Skyhook suspension is optional on
504-503: The delay in the Levante's launch. The Ghibli also marks the return of the name in the US market as the Biturbo based Ghibli (AM336) was not available for sale there. The Ghibli, which is based on a shorter wheelbase than the flagship Quattroporte, uses a steel monocoque chassis with additional subframes with the front subframe made of aluminium. Tested weight distribution for the diesel version stands at 51/49 front/rear. The diesel engine in
532-515: The former. An optional Koni adaptive sport suspension is also available. From the 2018 model year, the Ghibli can be optioned with one of two new trims, namely GranSport and GranLusso, all of which relate to the interior of the car with the GranSport trim featuring an aggressive front bumper. The Ghibli uses a customized version of the Uconnect infotainment system found in other FCA vehicles like
560-462: The front and four-piston calipers at the rear. Ghibli's original exterior design produced a drag coefficient of C d =0.31, value later bested by the 2020 restyled model at C d =0.29. From launch, the Ghibli is available with a choice of two petrol and one diesel engines: a 3.0-litre 330 PS (243 kW; 325 hp) twin-turbocharged V6 in the base Ghibli models, a 410 PS (302 kW; 404 hp) twin-turbocharged V6 in
588-502: The high performance Ghibli S or Ghibli S Q4 (all wheel drive version, which is only available with this engine), or a 275 PS (202 kW; 271 hp), 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel in the Ghibli Diesel . The petrol engine is a 2,979 cc (182 cu in) 60-degree V6. It utilizes a turbocharger per cylinder bank , twin intercoolers and direct injection . The engine is designed and assembled by Ferrari . In 2017
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#1732788023912616-627: The marque's second collaboration with Italian fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna after the Quattroporte Zegna limited edition. The cabin is upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and anthracite Zegna silk fabric; the exterior features triple-layer "Azzurro Astro" paint and special "Liquid Silver" 20 inch wheels. The concept car is based on a Ghibli S Q4. The Maserati Ghibli passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests in 2013, receiving
644-661: The mid-size executive car market as being positioned below the Quattroporte. The Ghibli is the first car to be underpinned by the Maserati M156 platform and was the company's best seller until the Levante crossover SUV was launched. The company sold 6,000 units of the car in its first year into the market, which alone exceeded the best sales figures for Maserati for 2008, which was 9,000 cars sold in total consisting of different models. The number increased to 22,500 in 2013 and 36,448 in 2014. It continued to increase in 2015 due to
672-553: The system can divert up of 50% of engine power to the front wheels. The system adds 59 kg (130 lb) to the weight of the car, with no change in gas mileage or weight distribution. All-wheel-drive Maserati vehicles make up 70 percent of the company's sedan sales in the United States. At the 2014 Paris Motor Show Maserati unveiled the Ghibli Zegna Edition Concept, a concept car previewing
700-463: The weight distribution. The hybrid version weighs around 80 kg (176 lb) less than the Diesel version. The car has a maximum output of 330 PS (325 hp; 243 kW) and 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) of torque delivered from 1,500 rpm. The car has a top speed of 255 km/h (158.45 mph) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.7 seconds. The Ghibli Trofeo
728-517: The world at the time. The models were aimed to become collector's items as only 103 units were manufactured, a nod to the Maserati 5000 GT 's internal model code, it having been Maserati's first V8-powered road car. The Maserati Ghibli shared the architecture of the sixth-generation of the Maserati Quattroporte, but sits on a 200 mm (7.9 in) shorter wheelbase for a 290 mm (11.4 in) shorter overall length. Suspension
756-516: Was designed to use the 90° V8 engine from the Maserati 3200 GT , producing 368 hp (274 kW) at 6250 rpm. Due to the agreement with Audi never being sealed, the Kubang GT was never developed past the concept stage. In 2011, Maserati built the Kubang concept as an evolution of the GT Wagon. Alongside sporty characteristics such as a 48/52% weight distribution and a low center of gravity ,
784-422: Was limited to 100 units, each priced at US$ 95,000. A facelifted Maserati Ghibli and new, hybrid version were unveiled online on 16 July 2020. In a world first, the hybrid version of the Ghibli features a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 48 volt "e-Booster" electric supercharger and supported by a battery . The battery is mounted at the rear of the car, which Maserati claims benefits
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