2015 Maserati Ghibli Base

The 2015 Maserati Ghibli Sedan 4D V6 represents an alluring, highly expressive entry in the executive midsize luxury sedan segment, bringing exotic mechanical character and distinctive Italian styling to a class traditionally dominated by conservative German rivals. Built on a rigid steel and aluminum unibody architecture derived from the larger Quattroporte flagship, the Ghibli merges a race-bred Ferrari-built twin-turbo engine with expressive exterior proportions, a visceral exhaust note, and sharp driving dynamics.
Under the sculpted aluminum hood sits a Ferrari-assembled 3.0-liter Twin-Turbocharged DOHC 24-valve V6 engine. Offered in two performance tunes, the standard Ghibli base V6 produces 345 horsepower at 5,250 RPM and 369 lb-ft of torque available early at 1,750 RPM, while the higher-tier Ghibli S and S Q4 models output 404 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Power is managed by a quick-shifting 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with available oversized column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters. Drive torque is sent to the rear wheels via standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with a mechanical limited-slip rear differential, or through Maserati’s available Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive system. Supported by a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension with optional Skyhook adaptive damping, along with 4-wheel Brembo® ventilated disc brakes, the base Ghibli V6 accelerates from 0 to 60 MPH in 5.5 seconds (4.7 seconds for the S Q4) on its way to a top track speed of 165 MPH.
On the exterior, the 2015 Ghibli V6 executes a dramatic, low-slung visual statement defined by a concave front grille with a prominent chrome Trident badge, quad functional fender air vents, sweeping shoulder lines, bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, LED taillamps, and quad round chrome exhaust tailpipes. Functional exterior highlights include power-folding heated side mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, keyless entry, a power sunroof, and an athletic stance rolling on standard 19-inch Poseidone alloy wheels (with 20-inch and 21-inch Urano or Titano forged wheels widely optioned) wrapped in high-performance tires.
Inside, the driver-centric cockpit welcomes up to five occupants into a hand-crafted Italian sanctuary draped in Poltrona Frau® fine leather upholstery with real open-pore Radica wood or high-gloss carbon-fiber trim inlays. The interior layout features 6-way power-adjustable front bucket seats with driver memory, a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, an iconic Maserati analog clock set atop the dashboard, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, proximity keyless entry with push-button start, auto-dimming mirrors, and 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks. Digital connectivity centers around the Maserati Touch Control (MTC) infotainment system featuring an 8.4-inch color touchscreen display, accompanied by a 7.0-inch TFT driver cluster readout. Features include 3D Navigation, Bluetooth® phone and audio streaming, SiriusXM® satellite radio, SD card reader, USB media ports, and a standard 280-watt 8-speaker audio system (or available 10-speaker 600-watt Premium Audio System or 15-speaker 1,280-watt Bowers & Wilkins® Ultra-Premium Surround Sound System).
Practicality and interior spatial allocation benefit from a long 118.0-inch wheelbase. Opening the remote trunk lid reveals an expansive 17.7 cubic feet of flat cargo trunk space, easily outclassing many European midsize competitors for luggage and executive travel gear. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats extends storage volume directly into the cabin for longer items.
Backed by a generous 21.1-gallon fuel tank to support long-distance travel, the 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 achieves an EPA-estimated 15 MPG city and 25 MPG highway (19 MPG combined). Safety features include Maserati Stability Program (MSP) with acceleration slip regulation and torque control, 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Hydraulic Brake Assist, Rearview Camera with front and re