Maserati introduces its first electrified car: The new Ghibli Hybrid
19 Jul 2020|2,135 views
The spark of electrification ignites Maserati's future. With the new Ghibli Hybrid, the trident brand enters the world of electrification, representing one of the most ambitious projects for Maserati, which after the announcement of the new engine for the MC20 super sports car now sets the seal on another step forward towards the brand's new era.
The choice to introduce the hybrid technology on the Ghibli saloon is no coincidence. This model, with over 100,000 units produced since its launch in 2013, perfectly embodies the Modena-based manufacturer's DNA.
The arrival of the new Ghibli Hybrid thus expands the Maserati range, which is now even more competitive and responsive to the demands of the market.
The Ghibli Hybrid is immediately recognisable, despite a significant redesign of both the exterior and interior. The common denominator of the restyling, developed by Centro Stile Maserati, is the blue colour, chosen to identify all cars with hybrid technology and the new world they represent.
On the exterior, the blue colour characterises the three iconic side air ducts, the brake calipers and the thunderbolt in the oval that encloses the trident on the rear pillar. The new Ghibli Hybrid also introduces new stylistic contents, starting from the new front grille, with bars redesigned to represent a tuning fork, which also evokes the trident symbol itself. There are significant changes at the rear of the car, where the light clusters have been completely restyled, with a boomerang-like profile inspired by the 3200 GT and the Alfieri concept car.
The innovative powertrain, the outcome of in-depth engineering development work by the technicians and engineers of the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena, combines a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a 48V alternator and the e-Booster, an additional electric supercharger, supported by a battery.
This solution is unique in its segment, and is the first in a new generation of powertrains, with the perfect trade-off between performance, efficiency and driving pleasure.
The battery is mounted in the rear of the car, with benefits in terms of improved weight distribution. This version weighs about 80kg less than the diesel version. Thanks to maximum power output of 326bhp and torque of 450Nm delivered from just 1,500rpm, the new Ghibli Hybrid reaches a top speed of 255km/h and accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds. The Ghibli Hybrid's occupants will still revel in the unmistakable sound that characterises all Maserati models, thanks to the optimised exhaust, which includes specially designed resonators.
The Ghibli Hybrid also marks the debut of the new Maserati Connect programme, which enables a constant connection with the car. As well as updating the software packages, the system performs checks on the car and monitors the Safety Security services in emergencies.
The Maserati Intelligent Assistant multimedia system is latest-generation, based on digital inputs from Android Automotive, software that delivers an innovative User Experience fully customisable to the driver's personal preferences.
The multimedia system's HD screen, with new graphics, more user-friendly and without surrounds, is increased in size from 8.4-inches to 10.1-inches. A new instrument panel with digital devices and new graphics is also introduced.
The new Ghibli Hybrid represents the first step in a plan that will lead to the electrification of all new Maserati models. The vehicle will be produced in the Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli Plant at Grugliasco, Turin. Maserati plans to launch the first all-electric cars, the new GranTurismo and GranCabrio, in 2021.
The spark of electrification ignites Maserati's future. With the new Ghibli Hybrid, the trident brand enters the world of electrification, representing one of the most ambitious projects for Maserati, which after the announcement of the new engine for the MC20 super sports car now sets the seal on another step forward towards the brand's new era.
The choice to introduce the hybrid technology on the Ghibli saloon is no coincidence. This model, with over 100,000 units produced since its launch in 2013, perfectly embodies the Modena-based manufacturer's DNA.
The arrival of the new Ghibli Hybrid thus expands the Maserati range, which is now even more competitive and responsive to the demands of the market.
The Ghibli Hybrid is immediately recognisable, despite a significant redesign of both the exterior and interior. The common denominator of the restyling, developed by Centro Stile Maserati, is the blue colour, chosen to identify all cars with hybrid technology and the new world they represent.
On the exterior, the blue colour characterises the three iconic side air ducts, the brake calipers and the thunderbolt in the oval that encloses the trident on the rear pillar. The new Ghibli Hybrid also introduces new stylistic contents, starting from the new front grille, with bars redesigned to represent a tuning fork, which also evokes the trident symbol itself. There are significant changes at the rear of the car, where the light clusters have been completely restyled, with a boomerang-like profile inspired by the 3200 GT and the Alfieri concept car.
The innovative powertrain, the outcome of in-depth engineering development work by the technicians and engineers of the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena, combines a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a 48V alternator and the e-Booster, an additional electric supercharger, supported by a battery.
This solution is unique in its segment, and is the first in a new generation of powertrains, with the perfect trade-off between performance, efficiency and driving pleasure.
The battery is mounted in the rear of the car, with benefits in terms of improved weight distribution. This version weighs about 80kg less than the diesel version. Thanks to maximum power output of 326bhp and torque of 450Nm delivered from just 1,500rpm, the new Ghibli Hybrid reaches a top speed of 255km/h and accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds. The Ghibli Hybrid's occupants will still revel in the unmistakable sound that characterises all Maserati models, thanks to the optimised exhaust, which includes specially designed resonators.
The Ghibli Hybrid also marks the debut of the new Maserati Connect programme, which enables a constant connection with the car. As well as updating the software packages, the system performs checks on the car and monitors the Safety Security services in emergencies.
The Maserati Intelligent Assistant multimedia system is latest-generation, based on digital inputs from Android Automotive, software that delivers an innovative User Experience fully customisable to the driver's personal preferences.
The multimedia system's HD screen, with new graphics, more user-friendly and without surrounds, is increased in size from 8.4-inches to 10.1-inches. A new instrument panel with digital devices and new graphics is also introduced.
The new Ghibli Hybrid represents the first step in a plan that will lead to the electrification of all new Maserati models. The vehicle will be produced in the Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli Plant at Grugliasco, Turin. Maserati plans to launch the first all-electric cars, the new GranTurismo and GranCabrio, in 2021.
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