One more toy in the Family collection, the Maserati 'Ghibli Primatist'

[.Lefteris.]

One more toy in the Family collection, the Maserati 'Ghibli Primatist' biggrin2
Sport09 add it on our toys collection last week!
more detales about this on this link
http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/home40.htm

[VilleV]

Congratulations to Sport09! Quite exotic and that blue leather interior is really something special!! :cool: Makes me wonder how reliable this one is going to be...;)

[wreckmaster]

Wow !!! What a great car! Congratulations to sport09! I love the Ghibli, it is a true piece of italian art! Looks amazing :)

[sport09]

Thank you guys for your nice comments on our new Massie.

The Ghibli Primatist is quite "different" and let me tell you a real joy to drive. Also it is very rare, initially only 35 pieces were to be made in 1996. Eventyally 60 pieces left the factory till 1998. It is indeed the rarest of all Ghiblis (rarer than the Cup).

Regarding reliability issues, the late (post 1995) Ghiblis, given that they are serviced properly, are known to clock in excess of 200.000 kms !!!! Mine has 56.000 km on the clock, full service history from the official Maserati importer in Greece and generally is in excellent condition inside-out.
I will keep you posted on this, together with some new photos.

[.Lefteris.]

some more

[wreckmaster]

I dont know much about Maseratis except for that they are one of my all time favorites when it comes to sexy carslol

What is the difference between your Ghibli and another "standard" Ghibli?

Congratulations again Sport09:icon_thumright:

[VilleV]

Lookin good!!!:cool: It has got a real muscle car appearance on it!

Interesting info about the reliability. Maseratis of ´80 and early ´90 dont have a reputation of a reliable car over here, but then again our climate is quite different compared to yours. Biggest problems are maybe rusting and electrics. Alltough we dont have many Maseratis from the early nineties because of the resession back then. People only bought Toyotas and VWs, that they thought were better investements...:icon_rolleyes:

[wreckmaster]

I think there is a reability difference that goes between the old bi-turbos and the Ghiblis. The Ghibli is supposed to be much beter than the old ones, specially from 96 and up... ( Google is greatlol)

[.Lefteris.]

Lookin good!!!:cool: It has got a real muscle car appearance on it!

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[.Lefteris.]

I think there is a reability difference that goes between the old bi-turbos and the Ghiblis. The Ghibli is supposed to be much beter than the old ones, specially from 96 and up... ( Google is greatlol)
There is only 2 Ghibli Primatist in Greece (of the few worldwide) I have see the other one, the owner live 2 blocks away from my home, and it look old and used, this one looks as new inside and out, all cars are aged after some time, but like people some aged better then others! ;)

[wreckmaster]

There is one for sale in Utrecht, The Netherlands. 26000 euros.....Looked mint tough

[.Lefteris.]

There is one for sale in Utrecht, The Netherlands. 26000 euros.....Looked mint tough

it is a very good price if the car is clean, is there a link for this?

[Pethead]

Lefteris, you can look fot one Ghibli in the web "autoscout24". I have found 62 in Europe. And the cheapest one is 9.500 €:
http://www.autoscout24.es/Details.aspx?id=165388350

[.Lefteris.]

Lefteris, you can look fot one Ghibli in the web "autoscout24". I have found 62 in Europe. And the cheapest one is 9.500 €:
http://www.autoscout24.es/Details.aspx?id=165388350
:thanks2:

[wreckmaster]

it is a very good price if the car is clean, is there a link for this?

Here you go Lefteris:

http://www.globalcar.com/car-ad/155534.htm

[.Lefteris.]

Here you go Lefteris:

http://www.globalcar.com/car-ad/155534.htm
:thanks2:

[minime911]

Hi,

Excellent choice!:icon_thumleft:

minime911

[sport09]

I dont know much about Maseratis except for that they are one of my all time favorites when it comes to sexy carslol

What is the difference between your Ghibli and another "standard" Ghibli?

Congratulations again Sport09:icon_thumright:

Hello WM,
here is the story behind the Primatist (http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri00a.htm):




"Ghibli Primatist... born from a world record".

"... a MASERATI - PRIMATIST accord".





The project was to break the water speed record for the 'flying kilometre' in the 5-litre Corsa class and on Monday 4 November 1996, at the Italian Championships on Lake Lugano, Maserati, Cantiere Nautico Primatist and the Guido Abbate Special Team broke the world flying-start speed record in the 5-litre Corsa class. The Primatist set a new world record for the flying kilometre with an average speed of 216,703 km/h.

The speedboat that achieved this record employed a monocoque design made from carbon fibre composites and was built in association with Guido Cappellini's D.A.C. Racing. Bruno Abbate and Guido Cappellini, himself the five times Formula 1 'in-shore' world campion for four successive years from 1993-1996 and 1999, were at the wheel of the speedboat. The record attempt was supervised by Bruno Abbate, the 45-year old champion of speedboat racing, who piloted such famous powerboats as 'Gancia dei Gancia' and 'Pinot di Pinot'.



This record-breaking monocoque was powered by a 2-litre Maserati engine similar to that used in the Maserati 'Ghibli Cup'. A car capable of attaining a top speed of 270 km/h on the road, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,6 seconds and a blistering one kilometre from rest in 24,5 seconds. The 1996 cc engine was considered at the time to be the most powerful 2-litre production engine (165 bhp per litre) in the world.

This engine generates 330bhp at 6,750 rpm and 38,5 kg/m of torque at 4000 rpm as well as providing the sophisticated technical features which are necessary for such an ambitious project. In particular these include the light alloy cylinder heads and block, aluminium cylinder liners, 24 valves (four per cylinder), twin water-cooled turbochargers and twin air to air intercoolers.


The Primatist powers to a new world record

The task of adapting the engine for sea use was assingned to a renown specialist in this field, Romeo Ferraris, experts in preparing engines to the special requirements of all types of competition.



The engine that powered the record breaking boat produced a whopping 370 BHP!


The crew was accompanied by a medical team from the 'Instituto di Scienza dello Sport del Coni' directed by the Professor Antonio Dal Monte.



On motor racing circuits, although very high speeds are attained, spectators can at times find the spectacle somewhat monotonous. However, in power boat racing, ones attention is maintained throughout and interest rarely weakens. The beauty of the scenery is there for all to see. Not only the contrasting blues of the lake water and sky but also the white wash created as the craft speed across the water creating seemingly endless ripples of reflected sunlight.



To celebrate this record breaking achievment, Maserati produced the special edition 'Ghibli Primatist'. This version differed from the standard model by its special 'Ultramarine' (a brilliant deep blue pigment originally obtained from 'lapiz lazuli') paintwork with the decal, as seen at the top of this page, sited in front of the rear wheel arch. The unique interior upholstery is finished in two-tone blue and turquoise leather and the dashboard, side panels, gear-knob and steering-wheel finished in polished burr-walnut.



The 'Ghibli Primatist' posesses the mechanics of the standard 2-litre Ghibli, this is the V6 cylinder engine with 24 valves charged by two IHI turbochargers and two intercoolers, that produces 306 bhp at 6250 rpm and a maximum torque of 38 kgm has 4000 rpm, with electronic suspension (optional), progressive power-assisted steering and ABS. The 'Ghibli Primatist' is equipped with a automatic air-conditioning system and full instrumentation. In addition, 'Ghibli Primatist' is equipped with a collapsible steering column, an anti-return fuel valve, an energy absorbing monocoque structure and a rigid safety cage.



The doors are equipped with reinforcement bars to protect passengers from any side impact. The 'Ghibli Primatist' has a top speed of 260 km/h and accelerates to 100 kph from rest in 5,7 secs giving the driver a feeling of security. Excellent roadholding is assured by its large tyres of 215/45 ZRI7 at the front and 245/40 ZRI7 at the rear, braking by four large ventilated discs 307mm at the front and 316 mm and the use of floating calipers. The Primatist has the 17" Speedline 'Allesio' first seen on the 'Ghibli Cup'.




The 'Ghibli Primatist' is a car for the motoring enthusiast who appreciates performance in an environment that's 'a little out of the ordinary'.

[wreckmaster]

:thanks2: Sport09! Wow thats a great story for a great car:icon_thumleft:
Enjoy your new ride:icon_thumright:

[sport09]

:thanks2: Sport09! Wow thats a great story for a great car:icon_thumleft:
Enjoy your new ride:icon_thumright:

Thank you very much Wreckmaster.

This car is the type of car that asks the driver to get it out for a drive !!! Like good old times, manual gearbox, no electronics to control the rear end, etc...

I m waiting for the rain to stop, the roads to dry and get out there to enjoy this car....

NB: you can check the link I sent you to see the photos as well !!!

[VilleV]

This car is the type of car that asks the driver to get it out for a drive !!!

That´s the whole point! People dont do that anymore, just go for a drive! Nowadays its something that only motorcyclists do. Of course the price of petrol might have something to do with it...

[GhibliPrimatist]

BELLA MACCHINA !!!!
Good Morning Sport09 and congratulation to your new, very fine car. I drive my Primatist the last 5 years without any problems. The car is absolutly fascinated and i have a lot of fun the last 20000km. Enjoy your Primatist.
Friendy greetings and kind regards
Giovanni from Germany
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[sport09]

BELLA MACCHINA !!!!
Good Morning Sport09 and congratulation to your new, very fine car. I drive my Primatist the last 5 years without any problems. The car is absolutly fascinated and i have a lot of fun the last 20000km. Enjoy your Primatist.
Friendy greetings and kind regards
Giovanni from Germany
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Hello Giovanni,

your Primatist looks absolutely stunning! I like the steering wheel with the airbag fitted as well.

It is very reassurring to me, hearing that you drive the car for 5 years without problems. This is what I am looking forward too...

Cheers,
Vassilis from Griechenland

[wreckmaster]

Wow thats a beautiful car :icon_thumleft: I just love Maseratis, got one of the absolutely best Italian designs:icon_thumright: And most Italian car looks good:)

[cjay]

hey leftie, you should have got the blue M100 elan in the background of the first photo, would go well in your collection :)

[.Lefteris.]

hey leftie, you should have got the blue M100 elan in the background of the first photo, would go well in your collection :)
I think that the Elan is FWD ... ;)

[cjay]

it is, i have owned two of them, best handling FWD in the world :)

[.Lefteris.]

it is, i have owned two of them, best handling FWD in the world :)
I know, but when it cames to sport cars, I wont them to be RWD, the FWD spiders also looks fantastic, I have owned 3 of them (2 reds and 1 black) if they were RWD I may have keep one as well, and that bring us to the elisse MK1, now that is the one that I will add in our toys collection some day along with the 1992 RWD alfa spider ;)
What about you, do you have already buy a new car ?