Maserati Ghibli Specs Detailed Aftered World Premiere in Shanghai
The Maserati Ghibli has made its world premiere at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, making it official that Maserati will have two four-door sedans on sale at the same time in its history.
That’s not the only first for Maserati either as the Ghibli will also be the first Maserati production car in history to be powered by a diesel engine. The 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel engine has 275 hp while delivering 443 lb-ft of torque allowing it to accelerate to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds.
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Ghibli buyers will also have the choice of two 3.0-liter V6 turbocharged engines with the more powerful of the two delivering 410 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. The other offers 330 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.
The Ghibli will have its sight set on competing with the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, though its pricing will land it as a high-end competitor. It will be available in either rear-wheel drive or Maserati’s new Q4 all-wheel drive system.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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