The Maserati Ghibli two door, two seater coupe was released by Maserati in 1967. The V8 powered sports car was the most popular Maserati vehicle since the automaker withdrew from racing in the 1950's, and it outsold its two biggest rivals, the Ferrari Daytona and the Lamborghini Miura. It devuted at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. The Ghibli's steel body, renowned for its low, shark shaped nose, was designed by Giugiaro.
The car was powered by a front placed quad cam 330 hp V8 engine. It had a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 275 Kph. Maserati fitted the car with two fuel tanks, which could be filled via flaps on either side of the roof pillars. The car also featured pop-up headlamps, leather sport seats and alloy wheels..
Tehcnical Data:
Engine : Water cooled V8 (90°)
Displacement : 4719 ccm
Output : 330hp at 5500 rpm
Drivetrain : 5 speed gearbox, rear wheel drive
Front Suspension : A-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension : Rigid axle, leaf springs, stabilizer bar
Chassis / Body : Steel body of unitary construction
Dimensions & Weight: Wheelbase:2550mm, Lenght 4590mm, width: 1800mm, Height: 1160mm, Weight:1640 kg
Performance : Top speed approx. 275 kph