The Ghibli is Maserati's entry into the midsize luxury sedan segment. While it's not as cohesive or refined as some rivals, it's a good choice for buyers looking to stand out from the crowd due to its expressive lines and sonorous, Ferrari-built motors.
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED: $100,140 (base price: $78,150)
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled V-6, aluminum block and heads
Displacement: 182 cu in, 2979 cc
Power: 404 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 118.0 in
Length: 195.7 in
Width: 76.6 in Height: 57.1 in
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.0 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 21.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.4 sec @ 105 mph
Top speed (drag ltd): 175 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 155 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.91 g*
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 15/25 mpg
C/D observed: 18 mpg
*Stability-control inhibited.
TEST NOTES: Brake-torque the engine to 2950 rpm for the quickest launches. There's excellent power above 4500 rpm, and the transmission's close ratios keep the V-6 in the power band on upshifts. Soft power below 3000 rpm, as seen in the longish 5.8-second 5-60 time.
Price: $69,800.00
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