Maserati Ghibli (produced in the 1960s-1970s)
Maserati Ghibli is a beautifully styled front-engined 2-door coupe produced by Maserati between 1966 and 1973.
A total of 1274 Ghiblis were built - including 125 spyders (open-top models). This small production number, coupled with the performance and luxury of the model makes Ghibli a highly collectible supercar.
Specifications
| Car | |
| Brand | Maserati |
| Model | Ghibli |
| Chassis | |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 2+2 |
| Arrangement | |
| Engine arrangement | Front engine |
| Drive arrangement | Rear wheel drive |
| Chassis | Welded tubular chassis |
| Engine | |
| Type | Otto |
| Arrangement | V8 at 90 degrees |
| Capacity | 4719 ccm |
| Bore | 93.9 mm |
| Power | 330 bhp at 5000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Distribution | Four overhead camshafts |
| Valves | 2 valves/cylinder |
| Induction system | carburettor |
| Induction type | Four twin-choke 40 DCNL/5 Weber carburettors |
| Lubrification | Forced with pressure pump |
| Transmission | |
| Differential | Salisbury 'live' axle |
| Clutch | Dry single plate with flexible coupling and hydraulic control |
| Gearbox | 5 speed and reverse |
| Suspension | |
| Front suspension | Independent wheels, coil-springs, telescopic shock-absorbers and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle, semi-elliptical leaf-springs, telescopic shock-absorbers and anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front | disc |
| Rear | disc |
| Note | Hydraulically operated disc brakes on all wheels |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm |
| Front wheel tracks | 1440 mm |
| Rear wheel tracks | 1400 mm |
| Tyres | |
| Front | 205x15 |
| Rear | 205x16 |
| Dry weight | 1200 kg |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 270 km/h |
Rewised model (1970 and on)
| Engine | |
| Capacity | 4930 ccm |
| Bore | 93.9 mm |
| Stroke | 89 mm |
| Power | 335 bhp at 5500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Tyres | |
| Front | 215x15 |
| Rear | 215x15 |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 280 km/h |
Model years
- 1966
- 1967
- 1968
- 1969
- 1970
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
Related models
- Maserati Ghibli (1990s): this model holds the same name, though it is not related in technology