Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) 4.7 V8 (310 Hp)
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Maserati Ghibli:
Maserati Ghibli is the name of three different cars produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati: the AM115, a V8 grand tourer from 1967 to 1973; the AM336, a V6 twin-turbocharged coupé from 1992 to 1998; and the M157, an executive saloon from 2013 to 2023.
Ghibli is the Libyan Arabic name for the hot dry south-westerly wind of the Libyan Desert.
The original Ghibli is a two-door, 2+2 V8-engined grand tourer. American magazine Sports Car International named it number nine on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (AM115) Overview:
Maserati Ghibli (I (AM115)). With 461 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1550 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 252 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. A car with a continuous slope from the roof to the rear, enhancing aerodynamics. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offering robust performance with 310 Hp, this 4.7 V8 provides a thrilling driving experience, only slightly less potent than the top-tier SS model.
Fuel Economy
Similar to its larger sibling, this V8 engine has significant fuel demands, typical for high-performance cars of the late 1960s.
Best Use Case:
Highway / Grand Touring
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic Giugiaro design
- • Powerful and sonorous V8 engines
- • Exhilarating grand touring performance
- • Exclusivity and collector's appeal
- • Luxurious interior for its era
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • High maintenance and restoration costs
- • Challenging to drive in modern traffic
- • Limited practicality with 2 seats
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Maserati |
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| Model: | Ghibli |
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| Generation: | I (AM115) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 4.7 V8 (310 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1967 |
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| End of production: | 1973 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe, Fastback |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 310 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 65.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 461 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 4709 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 13 l |
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| Coolant: | 14 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 93.9 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 8.75:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Maximum speed: | 252 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5 kg/Hp, 200 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.4 kg/Nm, 297.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 |
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| Max. weight: | 2500 |
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| Max load: | 950 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4700 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1790 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1160 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1440 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 920 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 1230 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 294 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 272 mm |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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