During Monday evening, the first photos of the new Maserati Ghibli began to circulate on the Internet , but most people still did not believe the media that these were official images. However, the car company with the trident in its emblem no longer had anything to hide, which is why the Ghibli model was officially unveiled today and we have detailed information and more photos for you.
The luxury sports sedan is built on a shortened platform, which can also be found on the new generation Quattroporte limousine . The more compact Ghibli model is expected to be less than 5 meters long, which means it will compete with the BMW 5 or 6 Series Gran Coupé, Audi A6 or A7 Sportback, Mercedes E-Class or CLS, Jaguar XF or the new Cadillac CTS .
The Italian automaker revealed that in the engine compartment we will find, for example, a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder with a probable output of 410 horsepower. The engine will be mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that will transmit power to the rear wheels. The new Q4 all-wheel drive is also available for an additional fee.
At the same time, Maserati has also confirmed that the Ghibli will become the very first production model in the history of the brand to offer a diesel unit – specifically a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder , but we do not yet know the details. A statement from the Italian brand said: "The Maserati Ghibli has a sportier character compared to the Quattroporte ." It is Maserati 's first sedan in this segment and reflects the automaker's belief in the growing number of people interested in a luxury car who express their individual attitude through the elegance and luxury of the car".
The new Maserati Ghibli will be presented to the public at the Shanghai Exhibition Center later this month and sales will begin later this year , possibly in some markets by the end of summer.
Source: Maserati
