Performance Review: Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Ghibli Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Maserati Ghibli has a 2979cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Diesel V6's includes the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6

The Ghibli shares its Diesel V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6 and the 2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI BiTurbo Quattro Tiptronic. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Ghibli's Rear Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1875 kgs (4133 lbs) this makes the Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel in the same weight category as the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Ghibli shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 2979cc 24V V6 engine produces 271 bhp (202 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (290 bhp).

The Turbo V6 throws out 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati Ghibli you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1975 Jaguar XJ S V12 (169.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Ghibli.

The Maserati Ghibli has a Power to weight ratio of 144.5 bhp per ton and 236.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Ghibli competing with the 1975 Jaguar XJ S V12 (169.5 bhp per ton) or the 1984 Porsche 944 Turbo (169.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati Ghibli generating around 236.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire 7.0 V8 (261.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 327 V8 Turbo Fire 350hp (261.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this made the Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel as fast as the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (6.10 secs) the or the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (6.10 secs). This Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel is also faster than the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Ghibli and the 1990 Toyota MR2 Mk2 Turbo Rev 1

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Ghibli on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.71 secs @ 87.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1990 Toyota MR2 Mk2 Turbo Rev 1 (15.63 secs), the 2008 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works (15.64 secs), and the 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk 5.8L V8 352 (15.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Ghibli equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2017 Ghibli Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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