Maserati Ghibli Undergoes Wind Tunnel Testing – Video
In developing its newest sedan, Maserati took its Ghibli to a climactic wind tunnel in order to test the vehicle under some of the most unusual weather conditions in the world.
The Ghibli, which is Maserati’s first production car to be offered with a diesel engine, is built to compete with the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class models. The diesel powerplant is a 3.0-liter, V6 turbo with 275 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque while buyers can also choose from one of two 3.0-liter V6 turbocharged engines with either 330 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque or 410 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
As for the climactic wind tunnel testing, the Italian automaker put its Ghibli through rigorous temperature changes from -30 degrees Celsius to over 60 degrees Celsius.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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