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Total guess: Completely different interior/materials.
118 inch wheelbase for the Ghibli; 120.9" for the 300. LED turn signal indicators for the Ghibli.DaveAdmin said:So other than engine and transmission/suspension controllers, what are the differences?
Suspension mounting points... materials... anything else?
I hope the current proportions on the 300 stay the same for the next generation and please bring back the Imperial.Erik Latranyi said:Isn't Ghibli a look at the next generation 300?
That is interesting, the wheelbase is shorter than the 300 but yet the length between the wheelwell and the front door appears longer. Cab Rearward? So will the 300 and Charger follow the Ghibl's dimensions or will the 300 go the direction of the Quattroporte? IF the 6C/169 is Ghibli based and if the 300, Charger, Challenger/Barracuda (6C), are as well then where will they build all these vehicles? If I remember right, the Maserati plant was to have a MAX capacity of 50,000 units a year. The current LX plant, I believe can build 5 different models in which you already have the 300, 300 right hand drive, Charger, and Challenger, that leaves only room for 1 more.IMPERIAL4EVER said:118 inch wheelbase for the Ghibli; 120.9" for the 300. LED turn signal indicators for the Ghibli.
I believe they will build 6C/169 in Italy along side Ghibli..Jackratchett said:That is interesting, the wheelbase is shorter than the 300 but yet the length between the wheelwell and the front door appears longer. Cab Rearward? So will the 300 and Charger follow the Ghibl's dimensions or will the 300 go the direction of the Quattroporte? IF the 6C/169 is Ghibli based and if the 300, Charger, Challenger/Barracuda (6C), are as well then where will they build all these vehicles? If I remember right, the Maserati plant was to have a MAX capacity of 50,000 units a year. The current LX plant, I believe can build 5 different models in which you already have the 300, 300 right hand drive, Charger, and Challenger, that leaves only room for 1 more.
I think you summed it up.DaveAdmin said:I would also assume Alfa will be in Italy. I think Sergio is beginning to realize that if you build luxury cars in American factories, nobody will believe they are luxury cars. The big thing about luxury cars is, the aura is 90% of the difference.
There are definitely dimensional shifts between 300C and Ghibli/Quattroporte, but I'm thinking it's a new version of the same car, with higher grade materials.
What about all of the models that BMW and Mercedes produce in South Carolina and Alabama, respectively? I doubt many buyers think any less of them (or are even aware of the country of origin).DaveAdmin said:I would also assume Alfa will be in Italy. I think Sergio is beginning to realize that if you build luxury cars in American factories, nobody will believe they are luxury cars. The big thing about luxury cars is, the aura is 90% of the difference.
It's the difference between a BRAND that has power with one that does not.svevar said:What about all of the models that BMW and Mercedes produce in South Carolina and Alabama, respectively? I doubt many buyers think any less of them (or are even aware of the country of origin).