The Maserati Ghibli Has Arrived All-Time North American Sales Record Set for Maserati

An Authentic Maserati Sports Sedan Starting Under $70k Defines 'The Absolute Opposite of Ordinary', Drives Record Sales

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Dec 03, 2013, 12:01 ET

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of its 100-year anniversary, Maserati is in the strongest position of its lifetime with two brand new sport-sedans, state-of-the-art production facilities and all-time record breaking sales numbers.

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On the first day of Maserati's year-long Centennial celebration, the brand enjoys the strongest position of its lifetime with two all-new sport-sedans, state-of-the-art production facilities and record sales. An unprecedented future for Maserati features the now available mid-size Ghibli, recently named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Along with the Quattroporte and GranTurismo lines, 910 Maserati's were retailed in November 2013, a 319% sales increase over November 2012, breaking every sales record for Maserati. Italian design and premium materials inside and out define the coupe-like Ghibli, a twin-turbocharged V-6 engine built by Ferrari producing up to 404 HP, propels it. (PRNewsFoto/Maserati) (PRNewsFoto/MASERATI)

An unprecedented future for Maserati is being thrust by the all-new mid-size Ghibli, which drove a 319% sales increase for Maserati over the same month last year, with 910 Maserati's retailed in November 2013. Behind this performance, every significant sales record maintained by Maserati has been broken.

"A new era of accessibility with iconic Maserati pedigree is here as the mid-size Ghibli, starting at $65,600 is no longer a plan of ours, but a proud purchase by many," commented Peter Grady, President and CEO of Maserati North America, Inc. "We welcome a new generation of Maserati owners who are as inspired as we are by this 'The Absolute Opposite of Ordinary' car."

Italian design and premium materials inside and out define the coupe-like Ghibli, a twin-turbocharged V-6 engine built by Ferrari producing up to 404 HP, propels it. The Ghibli accelerates from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 176 MPH (S Q4). While recently, The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety named the 2014 Maserati Ghibli a Top Safety Pick after the all-new Italian sport sedan achieved the highest-possible score in each of four tests.

Meanwhile, the full-size Quattroporte sedan available with over 500 HP in GTS trim, or with advanced S Q4 All-Wheel-Drive continued its unprecedented growth, contributing mightily to the record month of sales. Continuing its expansion, the Maserati dealer network has reached 78 across North America and the brand has taken aim at 100 as another milestone of growth, and class leading customer care.

About Maserati: Maserati produces a full line of two and four door models legendary for their spacious handcrafted luxury, thoroughbred performance and everyday usability. The Maserati range includes the all-new full-size Quattroporte and the mid-size Ghibli sport sedan, which earned a 2013 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The flagship Quattroporte GTS leads the charge with a 523 HP twin turbo V8 while both the Ghibli and Quattroporte are available with All-Wheel-Drive, a competition bred twin-turbo 404 HP V6 and an adaptive 8 speed automatic transmission. The two-door GranTurismo line continues with several variants of coupes and convertibles that combine elegance and comfort for four adults, with a six speed automatic transmission to keep the legendary Maserati performance and exhaust note close at hand. Maserati automobiles and merchandise can be found at authorized retailers across North America. Information on Maserati can be found at www.maserati.us, 1-800- My-Maserati.

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