Details & description
In 1966, a project was started at MAserati for a new sporty Gran Turismo in the best tradition of the Maserati brand. Named after an Egyptian desert storm wind, the Ghibli had a fantastic asset in its striking visual appearance, and it could easily have sold on its looks alone. The dramatic styling was the work of a young Giorgetto Giugiaro, at that time working for the Ghia studio in Turin. The body of the Ghibli was perfect in every detail and is still regarded as one of Giugiaro’s most beautiful designs. A true thoroughbred GT, it was originally conceived as a two-seater, despite being 4.69 metres long and having a wheelbase of 2.55 metres. However, the production versions had a 2+2 seat configuration. The V8 engine from the Quattroporte/Mexico adopted a dry sump lubrication system in order to fit under the long and low Ghibli bonnet. The project was principally overseen by Engineer Alfieri and it was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in late 1966 on the Ghia stand, with deliveries starting in March of the following year. The steel bodies (with an alluminium bonnet) were manufactured by Vignale.
Maserati Ghibli Coupé 4.7
Model code: Tipo AM115
Body type: 2-door, 2+2 coupé
Design: Giugiaro (Ghia)
Production years: 1967 - 1972
Maserati era: Orsi family
Numbers produced: 779
Chassis: Tubular steel ladder-frame platform chassis
Dry / kerb weight: 1,550 kg
Engine configuration: 90° V8, double overhead camshaft
Displacement: 4,719cc
Maximum power: 330hp @ 6,000rpm
Top speed: 265km/h