Maserati Ghibli, first drive

Maserati Ghibli, first drive. Present by Ivan Capelli. 20.06.13. Siena(Italy).
Ghibli - it is the company's first ever car to receive a diesel engine in the form of a V6 3.0-liter turbo developing 275 HP (202 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) which is enough for a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) run in 6.3 seconds. The diesel-powered Ghibli returns 47 mpg UK (39.2 mpg US or 6 liters / 100 km).
Those who prefer gasoline engines can order the Ghibli with a twin-turbo V6 3.0-liter rated at 330 HP (243 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). Maserati is also selling a Ghibli S model featuring the same gasoline engine but tweaked to release 410 HP (301 kW) and 550 Nm (405 lb-ft). In this configuration, the car will need only five seconds until 100 km/h (62 mph) before hitting a top speed of 285 km/h (177 mph).
These three engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission developed by ZF. European customers (except UK) will also have the possibility of opting for a Q4 all-wheel drive system. Both RWD and AWD versions come with a mechanical limited-slip rear differential with 35 percent lock-up under power and 45 percent under release.
The Maserati Ghibli has a double wishbone suspension up front and a multi-link rear system, while alloy sizes vary from the standard 18 inches to 21. Behind those wheels are Brembo ventilated cross-drilled brakes which in the Ghibli S measure 360x32mm and come with six-piston calipers for the front axle and four-piston calipers at the back.

[@jtcole1]

Best Ghibli video that I have seen thus far.

[@dennissaathoff5623]

I love the Ghibli. It's an exotic, I loved the engine response and the sound. People were even making pictures.

[@Stichting-AAP]

When it came out I didn't like it.. But I'm appreciating it more and more over the time! It has a lot to do with the wheels actually. Why are the press cars released with these boring wheels. Equip them with the 20" or 21" sporty looking wheels is my advice.

[@danielmcneill8497]

So interesting to hear an opinion from someone who really knows what hes talking about :)

[@Sergio-rv5ei]

I got the car and u can't say nothing bad about because of how awesome. It is

[@Glacier3250]

Great review

[@jimbaneham5999]

Good work Vadim.

[@joedogg9836]

i wish the tailights didn't look like kia's cadenza or forte's lights

[@vadimauto]

Thank you for comment!

[@vadimauto]

Thanks for comment!

[@Sweetblood777]

Very good video. What would be even greater is a comparison between the Ghibli 4-wheel drive and Quattroporte 4-wheel drive models. Dimensions and seating space would be great. Thanks.

[@tango22ah]

A big like for filming the tyre size! Who does that? 👍

[@joeheape221]

The original Ghibli in the '60s was a stunner. I find this latest version's looks very disappointing.

[@dc9theory]

I would buy this car for the exhaust alone!!

[@TravelsChases]

11:47. Zooooooom

[@fizzicuhl]

$66,000 of beauty right there

[@vadimauto]

Maserati Ghibli, first drive.

[@endrizo]

ghibli or quattroporte?

[@skrzym1]

11:47 what is the car screaming past him?

[@friskyfellow]

I think that was a motor bike....

[@EneEky]

It has the shape of an m37

[@wesjaho]

Here ya go. m.autoblog.com/2013/06/26/2014-maserati-ghibli-review-first-drive/

[@wesjaho]

It sits on the same platform as the next generation Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger. Bet Maserati owner won't mention that at the country club! Maserati is just building a cheaper 4-door to increase profits. Can't blame them. but you would be an idiot to buy this over a Panamera.

[@Contractnik]

I hear ya, but the Panamera is a dog in the looks department. Love Porsche, but was very disappointed in the way the Panamera turned out.

[@dinopappous6639]

Panamera and AMC Pacer....Don't know which is uglier....but it's close...

[@MaremmaSheepdog]

Panamera, is a porsche by any chanche? Ghibli don't share nothing with the CURRENT Chrysler 300 or Dodge Charger and Challenger. The ghibly is entirely based on the Quattroporte. And by the way, Chrysler IS Fiat. And you're an idiot.

[@jacopochiefjaco123]

It doesn't.

[@crackuhjack123]

It looks like a ford and a hyundai had a baby...smh not feeling massratis new exterior designs

[@brianmauk6737]

So plane jane! Rather have a new Jaguar XJ or F Type.

[@jetleg1000]

Buick..!? ...is it a dog ?

[@sksinha1]

Looks like the bastard child of Infiniti and Buick

[@enomis9393]

Except the other two copied Maserati, so yea they are the bastard childs here

[@sksinha1]

enomis9393 I won't disagree with you there!

[@cmorales2831]

For 70k I'll take an f30 M3

[@TomazHilton]

Starts at 65K

[@enomis9393]

Dude, BMWs are legendary, but really they are fucking boring, this car with the sound alone could blow any BMW's socks off.
And it's also pretty affordable, definitely a great competitor for any german medium range sporty car.
I'd pick this one over any BMW, Maserati has recovered great prestige and reliability, hell, even the diesel engine version of this sounds like a fucking beast.
And i'm sure the handling could also be surprisingly good

[@Veyronp87]

hmmm a bmw or a maserati.....tough choice. said no one ever

[@erosfoto]

Sprich doch besser italienisch

[@Brokeasweat]

Sounds indian

[@coolay11]

the most Ugly Ghibli ever made "the best way to destroy quartoporte legendary design"

[@Th3ArrowMan]

2013 and 2014 Quarttroporte design looks like poop.

[@Cozurtbang]

no it is not cool

[@southwestsage]

way to make a new car sound really boring

[@Philippinesbound42]

what a piece of crap. hope you didn't pay over 30k

[@vadimauto]

Thanks for comment!