Maserati M156 platform explained

Maserati M156 Platform
Manufacturer:Fiat S.p.A. (2013-2014)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (2014-2021)
Stellantis (2021-present)
Model Years:2013–present
Production:2013–present
Assembly:Italy: Grugliasco (Giovanni Agnelli plant) & Mirafiori (Stabilimento Mirafiori), Turin
Class:Executive car E-segment
Full-size luxury car (F)
Body Style:5-door SUV
4-door Sedan/Saloon
Layout:Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Successor:STLA Large 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 to 2024 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]

Notes and References

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