Ghibli Cup - 1995 to 1997
The Ghibli Cup was derived directly from the Open Cup racing version and modified for use on public roads. Launched at the Bologna Motor Show in December 1995, the 2-liter V6 was rated at 330 bhp at 6,500 rpm, giving the car an effective top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). The torque value was very constant above 35 kgm from 3250 rpm to 6700 rpm. Compared to the normal Ghibli, the suspension was lowered and stiffened and the front discs were now drilled and equipped with Brembo calipers.
Externally, the car was somewhat understated but the game was given away by 5-spoke Speedline alloy wheels and the racing-type aluminium fuel cap at the base of the rear pillars. The discreet Ghibli Cup logo was located on the doors, only the Maserati badge gracing the boot-lid. Available colors were limited to red, white, yellow or a shade dubbed French Blue. The interior was the sportiest yet in the Biturbo family, though still cosy and well finished. It featured a Momo racing wheel, drilled aluminium pedals, carbon-fibre inserts and black Connolly leather seats.
Just 60 Ghibli Cups were made, each one bearing a numbered plaque on the dash, though interestingly a further 15 Ghibli Cups were produced upon request with a tweaked version of the 2.8-litre engine.
Technical data
| 0-60 mph | 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 sec. |
| Bodywork | three-box two-door coupé |
| Bore and stroke | 82x63 mm |
| Brakes | ventilated discs all round (drilled front discs) with floating calipers, dual circuit, servo-assisted, ABS, additional drums on rear wheels for emergency and parking |
| Brakes front | |
| Brakes rear | |
| Chassis | monocoque steel construction |
| Compression ratio | 7.6:1 |
| Cooling system | liquid-cooled, centrifugal pump |
| Displacements (unitary) | |
| Dry weight | 3,010 lbs (1,365 kg) |
| Engine | 90° V6, light alloy engine block |
| Engine weight | |
| First race | |
| Front Tyres | 215/45 ZR 17 |
| Front suspension | independent on all 4 wheels, 4-position electronic adaptive damping, MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar, coil springs, dual-rate pressurised hydraulic dampers |
| 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 | 330 bhp at 6,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 38.5 kgm (279 lbs/ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| Model | Ghibli Cup |
| One mile | 0 to 1000m in 24.5 sec. |
| Production dates | 1995-1997 |
| Production start | 1995 |
| Quarter mile | |
| Rear Tyres | 245/40 ZR 17 |
| Rear suspension | independent on all 4 wheels, 4-position electronic adaptive damping, semi-trailing rear arms, anti-roll bar, coil springs, pressurised telescopic dampers |
| 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), twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank |
| Top speed | 167.8 mph (270 km/h) |
| Total displacement | 1,996 cc |
| Transmission | manual Getrag 6-speed + reverse, rear-wheel drive, ZF limited slip differential, 3.45:1 ratio |
| Tyres | |
| Weight distribution | |
| Wheelbase | 98.97 in. (2,514 mm) |
| Wheels | light alloy, front 8" J x 17"; rear 9" J x 17" |
| Width | 69.88 in. (1,775 mm) |