Maserati M156 platform

M156 is a rear wheel drive automobile platform developed by Maserati for use in a range of vehicles in the Fiat group. It underpins the 2013 Maserati Quattroporte, as well as the 2013 Maserati Ghibli and 2016 Maserati Levante (in the latter two's shortened version, named "M157").[1][2] It uses four-wheel independent suspension, composed of double wishbones at the front and a multilink setup at the rear, and supports all wheel drive.[3]

Maserati M156 Platform
Overview
ManufacturerFiat S.p.A. (2013–2014)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (2014–2021)
Stellantis (2021–2024)
Production2013–2024
AssemblyItaly: Grugliasco (Giovanni Agnelli plant) & Mirafiori (Stabilimento Mirafiori), Turin
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car E-segment
Full-size luxury car (F)
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Body style(s)5-door SUV
4-door Sedan/Saloon
Chronology
SuccessorSTLA Large platform

References

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  1. ^ Mircea Panait (2020-04-20). "2021 Maserati Quattroporte Facelift Spied, Prototype Features FCA Uconnect 5". Auto Evolution.
  2. ^ Rob Emslie (2019-11-25). "At $23,995, Would You Gobble Up This 2015 Maserati Ghibli?". Jalopnik.
  3. ^ Steven J. Ewing (2013-04-20). "2014 Maserati Ghibli snarls in Shanghai". Autoblog.