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Ghibli - Series II

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

   
 

Produced initially for domestic sales in Italy, the Ghibli first appeared in 2.0 litre V6 form in 1992.  The car was intended to represent a pinnacle of sports performance with comfort, style and safety. The Ghibli, in that respect, was reminiscent of the original Ghibli first released in the 60's, otherwise similar in frontal appearance to the Shamal. In 1994, a revised version of the car was released and this included a car powered by the 2.8 litre V6. This second series was characterised by minor changes to the interior, 'Merak' style wheels and a fully adjustable electronic suspension and ABS brakes. The 1995 version reverted to spoked alloy wheels, suspension modifications and the adoption of the Ranger differential and Getrag gearbox already in use on the 2.0 litre version.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1992 - 1998
 

Designed By:

 Maserati
 

Body Built By:

 -
 

Number Built:

  
 

Dry Weight:

 1365 kg
 

Top Speed:

 260 kph
 

Engine Type:

 Front, six cylinders in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 82x63 mm
94x67 mm
 

Displacement:

 1996.2 cc
2790 cc
 

Compression:

 7.6:1
 

Engine Output:

 306 bhp @ 6250 rpm - 2.0 litre
284 bhp @ 6000 rpm - 2.7 litre
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Four OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts per bank
 

Carburettion:

 Supercharged engine with 2 water-cooled IHI turbo-compressors, 2 intercoolers and Weber Multi Point electronic injection
 

Ignition:

 Single electronic
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with delivery pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Final Drive:

 Ranger 3.31:1
 

Clutch:

 Dry single plate
 

Gearbox:

 Getrag 6-speed plus reverse
 

Frame:

 Unit construction with body
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent wheels, McPherson type, anti-roll bar, coil springs and double action telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Independent wheels, welded tubular trellis structure with anti-roll bar, coil springs and double action telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel discs - self vented with floating front calipers
 

Wheelbase:

 2514 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1520 mm front; 1520 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy 7J x16 front; 8J x16 rear
 

Tyres:

205/45ZR x 16 front and rear