Maserati Ghibli 90 Second First Quarter Super Bowl Commercial

Maserati Ghibli, starting at $66,900, featured in a 90 second first quarter Super Bowl commercial, is one of three from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the first ever television commercial by Maserati, We have prepared. Now we strike. 

2013 LA Auto Show Video: Maserati's Harald Wester

The Maserati Ghibli is powered by a 330 horsepower 3.0 liter Twin Turbo V6 engine mated to a new eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, designed by the Maserati Powertrain engineers and built at the Ferrari plant in Maranello. The five operating modes, selected using the buttons on the left-hand side of the gear lever are: Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Manual Normal, Manual Sport and I.C.E. (Increased Control & Efficiency). The models of the entry-level Maserati are the Ghibli, 350 horsepower Ghibli S, 410 horsepower Ghibli S Q4 and Ghibli diesel.

German-born Harald Wester started his career at Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg, joined Ferrari S.p.A. in 2002 and Fiat Group in 2004 and was appointed CEO of Maserati S.p.A in 2008. Wester wears many hats: Chief Executive Officer of Alfa Romeo Automobiles, Chief Technical Officer for Fiat Group and Fiat Group Automobiles and Chief Executive Officer of Maserati and Abarth.

Wester discusses the Maserati Ghibli and expected sales. (Click below for interview)
HARALD WESTER INTERVIEW.

Maserati Ghibli Now On Sale Starting At $65,000

 
The all-new Maserati Ghibli four-door sedan is now on sale in the U.S. with plans to build 50,000 cars a year by 2015. Starting at $65,000, the Ghibli has a 350 horsepower twin turbo-charged, 3.0-litre V6 gas engine and the choice of rear- or all-wheel drive and starting at $75,000, the Ghibli S, has 410 horsepower with a zero to 62 mph of 5.0 seconds and stretches out to a top speed of 176 mph. The Ghibli, the Ghibli S, the Ghibli S Q4 and the Ghibli Diesel all utilize an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Features include the Maserati Touch Control screen, adjustable pedals, reversing camera, Poltrona Frau leather interior and the 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkes audio system, as well as WLAN-based WiFi and compatibility with most modern mobile phone systems. This is a stand-out at the L.A. Auto Show. MPG figures are 15 city/22 highway but this is a performance car giving you the Ferrari Maserati design and technology for a great entry level price.