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The Maserati Ghibli (M157) is an executive car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati since 2013.[2] The car was unveiled to the public at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show.[3]

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 is a key model in Maserati's plan of reaching a production target of 50,000 units by 2015, expanding its lineup to cover all segments in the luxury car market.[4] Assembly of the Ghibli takes 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.[5]

The Ghibli was introduced at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show and marked Maserati's entry into 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 of different models. The number increased to 22,500 in 2013 and 36,448 in 2014. It continued to increase in 2015 due to 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 diesel engine in 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.

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 51/46 front/rear.

Both the Ghibli and the Quattroporte share the same suspension although the Skyhook suspension is optional on the former. From the 2018 model year the Ghibli comes in two 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 interior of the car shares some parts with other Chrysler vehicles. The Uconnect infotainment system is from the Dodge Charger, the window switches come from the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the light switches and the steering column stock are shared with the discontinued Chrysler Town & Country. Buyers have different leather upholstery for the interior to choose from. A faux-suede headliner, a premium Bowers and Wilkins sound system and wood interior inserts and steering wheel are available as an option.[7]

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 a five-star crash test rating from NCAP due to these features.[8][9][10]

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 is also manufactured by Ferrari, the engine is not related to the Alfa Romeo engine as it is a 60-degree V6 rather than a 90-degree unit. The same unit is also used by the high performance version of the Levante SUV as well as some Quattroporte models.

The Ghibli S was initially equipped with a hydraulic power steering which was changed to an electric power steering when the Ghibli range received updates. It also benefits from the same safety features as the base Ghibli.[10]

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