Ghibli (2.8) - 1992 to 1998
As per previous Biturbo models, the new Ghibli received a higher-capacity engine for export markets, given that the Italian model was limited to just 2.0-litres by way of extremely constraining tax regulations. Maserati had developed a 2.8 litre engine already in 1986 for the 228, and by 1992 this unit was good for 284 hp, guaranteeing superior performance.
Offered with a 5-speed gearbox at first, the Ghibli 2.8 received the same 6-speed Getrag box as its Italian-market sister from 1995 onwards. A 4-speed automatic was added in 1994. In 1996 the engine and exhaust were revised to comply with new EU emissions requirements and the model was renamed Ghibli Granturimo, or Ghibli GT. The general spec varied only very slightly.
In all, a total of 1,063 2.8-litre Ghiblis came off the production line.
Technical data
| 0-60 mph | 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 sec. |
| Bodywork | three-box two-door coupé seating five, Silent Travel sound-proofing system |
| Bore and stroke | 94x67 mm |
| Brakes | discs all round (ventilated front discs with floating calipers), dual circuit, servo-assisted; ABS standard from 1993, drum brakes on rear wheels for emergency and parking |
| Brakes front | |
| Brakes rear | |
| Chassis | monocoque steel construction |
| Compression ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Cooling system | liquid-cooled, centrifugal pump |
| Displacements (unitary) | |
| Dry weight | 3,010 lbs (1,365 kg); 3,099 lbs (1,406 kg) with automatic gearbox |
| Engine | 90° V6 light alloy engine block |
| Engine weight | |
| First race | |
| Front Tyres | 205/45 ZR 16 |
| Front suspension | MacPherson struts, dual-rate telescopic dampers, coil springs, anti-roll bar, 4-position 'intelligent' electronic adaptive damping |
| Front track | 59.65 in. (1,515 mm) |
| Fuel & lubricant | |
| Fuel feed | electronic injection, two IHI water-cooled turbos, two air-to-air intercoolers |
| Fuel tank | 17.58 Imp. gal. (80 litres) |
| Gear ratios | |
| Height | 51.18 in. (1,300 mm) |
| Ignition | static electronic ignition, twin three-way catalysers and Lambda probe, electronic injection |
| Kerb weight | |
| Length | 166.26 in. (4,223 mm) |
| Length-Width-Height | |
| Lubrication | full-flow filter lubrication |
| Maximum power | 284 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 42.1 kgm (305 lbs/ft) at 3,500 rpm |
| Model | Ghibli (2.8) |
| One mile | 0 to 1000m in 26.,2 sec. |
| Production dates | 1992-1998 |
| Production start | 1992 |
| Quarter mile | |
| Rear Tyres | 225/45 ZR 16 |
| Rear suspension | semi-trailing rear arms, anti-roll bar, coil springs, dual-rate pressurised telescopic dampers, 4-position 'intelligent' electronic adaptive damping |
| Rear track | 59.45 in. (1,510 mm) |
| Reduction | |
| Steering | hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Timing gear | four valves per cylinder (two intake, two exhaust), two overhead camshafts per cylinder bank |
| Top speed | over 161.5 mph (260 km/h) |
| Total displacement | 2,790 cc |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual + reverse, 6-speed Getrag from 1995; 4-speed automatic to order from 1994 |
| Tyres | |
| Weight distribution | |
| Wheelbase | 98.97 in. (2,514 mm) |
| Wheels | alloy, front 7" J x 16"; rear 8" J x 16" |
| Width | 69.09 in. (1,775 mm) |