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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8vsMaserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115)

SS 5.0 V8

335 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973
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Maserati Ghibli II

2.0 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    461 Nm
    340 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
335hp250kW
306hp228kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,690mm185in
4,223mm166in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,514mm99in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,420mm56in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
680L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
100L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V85,500 rpm5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
335 hp
250 kW
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 has 29 hp more than Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 and Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
335 hp
250 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
335 hp
250 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
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Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 260 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

  • Is 286 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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