To complement this hybrid system is a 2-litre, V6 petrol engine that produces 330hp of power and 450Nm of torque, which feels very Maserati-like. “Faster than diesel, greener than gasoline”, claims the marketing material. It also says that a team of around 100 people worked on the car’s chassis and bodywork. Maybe that is overkill, but it does look impressive to the naked eye.
If you are looking for a car that achieves many firsts, then you would struggle to beat the Maserati Ghibli. Not only is it the first 2.0-litre engine found in a Maserati, but it is also the first electrified model to be launched by the Italian supercar brand and in essence, is the first hybrid from them as well.
The Maserati Ghibli Hybrid is not a full hybrid in the typical sense of other carmakers. This means it does not actually let you drive the car in pure electric mode. What you do you get from the 48V hybrid system is a starter generator, a battery and an eBooster. This would classify it more as a mild hybrid rather than a full-on hybrid. Maybe that is just splitting hairs for the average motorist.
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