Maserati M156 platform

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

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References

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