| The Ghibli K.S. |
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This article first appeared in the April 1995 issue of 'IL TRIDENTE', the official magazine of the Club Maserati. |
In 1995 the Ghibli range, after the successful launch of the Ghibli Model Year 94 at Geneva, was supplemented by two new versions: the K.S. (abbreviation for Kit Sportivo) and the 'Open Cup', both presented at the Bologna Motor Show.
Ghibli K.S. was developed by the addition of a special conversion to the series version in order to enhance still further its sporting characteristics, without sacrificing the traditional elegance, luxury and comfort of the Ghibli.
 The Ghibli Kit Sportivo. The Ghibli KS with its 2.0-litre 306 bhp engine, differed from the standard Ghibli by its three-piece alloy OZ Racing, 'Futura III' wheels (8x17" front and 9x17" rear), by its race-type suspension lowering the ride height by some 20 mm, new springs and sports shock-absorbers (also adjustable to four settings), heavier front anti-roll bar (20mm in diameter in place of the standard 14mm), heavier rear anti-roll bar (17mm in diameter in place of the standard 13mm) and finally its tyres (215/45 ZRI7 on the front wheels and 245/40 ZRI7 on the rear wheels).  The OZ Racing 'Futura III' wheel. This sports preparation could be ordered at the time of purchase of a new car, in which case it was fitted at the factory, or could be purchased later and fitted on a car by a Maserati dealer, provided it was a Ghibli MY 94. |
| The components of the 'Kit Sportivo' are listed below. Prices are in Italian Lire and are exclusive of VAT at 20%. |
| Part number | Description | Quantity | Unit price | Total |
| 366603108 | Front shock absorber (strut) | 2 | 1.244.440 | 2.488.880 |
| 366603333 | Front spring | 2 | 110.561 | 221.122 |
| 366603357 | Front anti-roll bar (20mm dia.) | 1 | 243.485 | 243.485 |
| 366603358 | Anti-vibration rubber mount (20mm dia.) | 2 | 9.855 | 19.710 |
| 326656327 | Buffer | 2 | 10.126 | 20.252 |
| 367003109 | Rear shock absorber (strut) | 2 | 1.271.509 | 2.543.018 |
| 367003333 | Rear spring | 2 | 62.425 | 124.850 |
| 327020332 | Anti-vibration rubber mount (17mm dia.) | 2 | 19.517 | 39.034 |
| 367002387 | Rear anti-roll bar (17mm dia.) | 1 | 263.758 | 263.758 |
| 367000365 | Rubber mount (17mm dia.) | 4 | 24.706 | 98.824 |
| 372700368 | Rubber cup | 2 | 23.409 | 46.818 |
| 397050341 | Washer | 2 | 15.606 | 31.212 |
| 367002378 | 2 | 52.027 | 104.054 | |
| 367203378 | OZ Racing 'Futura III' wheel (front) 8J x 17" | 2 | ||
| 367203380 | OZ Racing 'Futura III' wheel (rear) 9J x 17" | 2 | ||
| 367203362 | Hub caps | 4 | ||
| 367203365 | Hub cap screws | 8 | ||
| 367203117 | Hub cap key | 1 | ||
| 367203308 | Wheel nuts | 20 | ||
| 317250104 | Tubeless tyre valve | 4 | ||
| TOTAL | ITL. **.***.*** | |||
| The 17 inch OZ Racing 'Futura III' component alloy wheels cost in the region of ITL. 6.500.000 plus Sales Tax at 20%. | ||||
| Kit available from: Carrozzeria Campana Via Tito Livio, 60 41100 Modena Italia. Tel: 0039-059-828079 | ||||
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