2014 Maserati Ghibli

The 2014 Maserati Ghibli Sedan 4D stands as a highly distinct, track-inspired masterpiece in the mid-size premium sport sedan market, marking the historical global debut production year of Maserati's landmark executive four-door athlete. Named after a fierce African desert wind, the Ghibli completely shuns the sterile, over-insulated driving habits of standard executive cruisers, infusing raw Italian exotic passion into a highly competitive segment. Built on a rigid, steel-and-aluminum high-strength unibody architecture sharing performance chassis DNA with the flagship Quattroporte, this sophisticated five-passenger machine achieves an exceptional 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution. It functions flawlessly as a high-visibility, prestigious mobile workspace during the demanding corporate workweek, effortlessly slicing through tight urban grids and transforming instantly into an acoustic, high-performance grand touring weapon on the weekend.
Under the long, muscularly sculpted aluminum hood sits a brilliant centerpiece of pure high-performance motorsport engineering: a highly responsive 3.0-liter Twin-Turbocharged DOHC 24-valve V6 engine custom-designed by Maserati and precision-built by Ferrari in Maranello, Italy. Featuring advanced high-pressure gasoline direct injection and parallel twin-turbochargers, this high-output mechanical heart hammers out a fierce 345 horsepower at 5,250 RPM and a robust, linear 369 lb-ft of torque available across a wide powerband starting at 1,750 RPM (with the upgraded Ghibli S variants unleashing up to 404 horsepower). This immediate turbocharged muscle is managed by an advanced, lightning-fast ZF 8-speed automatic transmission featuring a driver-selectable manual mode and large, column-mounted aluminum shift paddles. Power is routed to the pavement via an agile rear-wheel-drive configuration or Maserati’s available Q4 intelligent all-wheel-drive system, working hand-in-hand with a standard mechanical limited-slip rear differential to guarantee absolute structural composure through loose gravel paths, winter snow, or sudden highway downpours.
The driving experience is completely characterized by its race-bred handling precision, exceptionally flat cornering posture, and an unmatched, theatrical exhaust note that sings via an active pneumatic bypass valve network when the driver activates Sport Mode. This mechanical symphony is bolstered by a performance-tuned independent suspension system utilizing a double-wishbone front layout and a multi-link setup in the rear, paired with hydraulic speed-sensitive power steering that delivers sharp, immediate turn-in feedback. On the exterior, the 2014 Ghibli executes a stunning styling triumph of pure athletic functionality, aerodynamic performance, and unmistakable street authority. The aggressive front fascia is anchored by a prominent, concave radiator grille with chrome vertical bars and the iconic Maserati Trident, flanked by large integrated lower air intakes, functional corner vents, and striking automatic bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running light arrays. Elegant, wind-tunnel-carved body contours feature frameless door glass, traditional triple side fender vents, a sweeping coupe-like roofline, quad chrome-tipped exhaust finishers, and aerodynamic power-folding heated side mirrors, all rolling proudly on striking 18-inch or available 19-inch multi-spoke machined aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in premium high-performance tires.
Inside, the driver-centric cockpit completely shuns basic, high-maintenance textures, welcoming up to five adult occupants into an opulent, ultra-durable luxury sanctuary lined with hand-tailored premium contrast-stitched finishes, authentic wood or carbon-fiber veneers, and cutting-edge command tech. The center dashboard layout is anchored by an iconic Maserati blue analog clock and a crisp, user-friendly 8.4-inch high-resolution color touchscreen multimedia display driven by the intuitiv