Maserati introduces 2018 Ghibli at Maserati Esperienza track day event

Maserati Singapore held its first Maserati Esperienza event at the Singapore F1 Pit Building on 12 May. With the specially designed speed, braking and slalom courses along the Pit Straight, over 50 attendees had access to the impressive full range of Maserati cars, including the GranTurismo, Levante S, Quattroporte and Ghibli.

Also present at the event was the 2018 Maserati Ghibli, which was officially launched on the same day, with the black GranSport on display beside the Levante S GranSport.

Faithful to its DNA, the Ghibli MY18 offers unmistakable class, top-quality craftsmanship and an exhilarating yet comfortable driving experience. The Ghibli range offers two distinctive trims, GranLusso and GranSport, with the GranSport available in Singapore.

The aerodynamic efficiency of the restyled Ghibli has improved by seven percent, reducing the drag coefficient to 0.29 from 0.31 in 2017. The front bumper incorporates a larger grille with a 'shark nose' profile and integrated chrome bars.

This concave grille is inspired by the Alfieri Concept and adds a three-dimensional effect to the car's frontal aspect. It utilises Adaptive full LED head lights developed in collaboration with Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting. The Ghibli GranSport takes its inspiration from the legendary racing heritage of Maserati. This specific trim was conceived to meet the needs of customers seeking a sportier expression of a high end sedan in the segment.

Externally, the GranSport features Adaptive full LED head lights and is also recognisable for the Black Piano inserts on the front bumper, the GranSport badge on the front wing, body-colour side skirts, blue inserts on all Trident and Saetta logos, red brake calipers and, last but not least, the 20-inch machine-polished Urano alloy wheels.

The Sport 12-way power full leather seats and Sport steering wheel create an inspiring mix for the driving aficionado. The interior of the Ghibli GranSport also features standard sports seats, gearshift paddles and Inox sport foot pedals.

The Ghibli and Ghibli GranSport can be further customised with an Exterior Carbon Package for an even more emphatic message about Ghibli's racing heritage. It covers the external door mirrors, B- and C-pillar covers and door handles on the base trim, as well as the front splitter and rear spoiler on the GranSport.