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This CMST-equipped Maserati Ghibli is a carbon-fibre styling build on a 2018–2019 (third-generation) Ghibli, finished in light blue and sitting on staggered forged wheels. The kit is a coordinated set of carbon pieces — a two-piece front lip, front bumper vent trims, two-piece side skirts, a rear lip and a boot-lid spoiler — chosen to sharpen the Ghibli's Italian saloon lines without changing its everyday usability. The result keeps the car's elegance and adds intent, exactly the brief for a road-driven executive Maserati.

• Vehicle: Maserati Ghibli (third generation, M157), 2018–2019
• Material: carbon fibre, exposed twill weave
• Key pieces: two-piece front lip, two-piece front bumper vent trims, two-piece side skirts, rear lip, boot-lid spoiler
• Wheels: staggered forged wheels in a multi-spoke design
• Finish: light-blue paint with contrasting carbon detailing

The build story

The Ghibli is Maserati's mid-size executive saloon — a car bought as much for its badge and its sound as its outright pace, with a long bonnet and a graceful, slightly understated body. That understatement is the opportunity. Rather than fight the Ghibli's elegance with a loud widebody, this build layers carbon onto the existing shape: lower at the nose, tauter along the sills, fuller at the tail. Each piece earns its place by sharpening a line the factory already drew, so the finished car looks like a more confident version of itself.

Full parts list

The kit is a matched set, and on the Ghibli the pieces work as a group:

• Front lip (two-piece), carbon fibre — extends the splitter plane and lowers the nose visually, sharpening the Ghibli's face. Browse options in our front lip for Maserati range.
• Front bumper vent trims (two-piece), carbon fibre — frame the lower intakes and add carbon line to the front fascia.
• Side skirts (two-piece), carbon fibre — draw a low line along the sills and tie the front lip to the rear. See side skirts for Maserati.
• Rear lip, carbon fibre — adds fullness low on the rear bumper and balances the front lip.
• Boot-lid spoiler, carbon fibre — a subtle lip spoiler that finishes the tail and adds a sportier signature. Compare options under spoilers for Maserati.
• Forged wheels — staggered fitment that fills the arches and sets the stance.

Before and after: what the kit changes

A standard Ghibli sits tall and smooth, with a relatively plain lower body. The carbon front lip is the biggest single change: it drops the visual centre of gravity and gives the long nose a defined leading edge, so the car looks planted instead of floaty. The side skirts then carry that low line rearward, and the staggered forged wheels fill the arches that standard wheels can leave looking under-sized. At the back, the rear lip and boot spoiler add just enough fullness and edge to match the front, so the Ghibli reads as deliberate from every angle. None of it touches the cabin, boot space or ride height in a way that compromises daily use — the changes are visual and aerodynamic-trim, not structural.

Why carbon suits the Ghibli

The Ghibli is a car bought with the heart as much as the head — the trident badge, the Italian styling and the engine note are a large part of its appeal. Carbon trim works on it precisely because it adds substance without shouting: the woven texture signals quality and intent the way the rest of the car already does, rather than imposing a different character on it. There is a practical angle too. Carbon fibre holds a crisp moulded edge, so the front lip, skirts and rear lip keep sharp, defined lines that a softer plastic trim would round off over time, and the parts are light enough not to upset the saloon's balance. On a car defined by taste, a material that reads as premium and ages cleanly is the right choice — and it leaves the Ghibli's signature exhaust note and driving manners completely untouched.

Owner-style takeaways

A few things stand out about a build like this. First, restraint pays: on a car as elegant as the Ghibli, a coordinated carbon set looks far more expensive than a single loud part. Second, wheels make the kit — the staggered forged set is what turns a tidy lip kit into a complete stance, so budget for them as part of the look rather than an afterthought. Third, finish matters: contrasting exposed carbon against light blue paint is what gives the car its premium, layered appearance, and keeping that carbon protected is key to it ageing well. Fourth, plan the order of work: doing the wheels and front lip together gives the biggest visual jump for the money, with the skirts, rear lip and spoiler following to complete the set. This is a build that prioritises taste over shock value, which is usually the right call on a Maserati.

Build your own in Australia

Recreating this look starts with the carbon set and the right wheels, fitted properly. We recommend professional fitment, dry-fitting the front lip and skirts to set even gaps before final fixing, and confirming forged-wheel offset and tyre size so the staggered fitment fills the arches without rubbing. The front lip sits low, so allow sensible clearance for driveways and speed humps. Australian UV is hard on clear coat, so a ceramic coating or paint-protection film over the exposed carbon keeps the weave from hazing against the paint.

Start your build in our Maserati Body Kit collection, see the full AME range under AME Motorsport Body Kit for Maserati, and read about the brand's carbon process on the CMST page.

FAQ

Which Maserati Ghibli does this kit suit?

The carbon set is designed for the third-generation Ghibli (M157), and this build is on a 2018–2019 car. Confirm your model year when ordering, as front-bumper details vary across the Ghibli's facelifts.

Is the kit carbon fibre or fibreglass?

The pieces shown — front lip, vent trims, side skirts, rear lip and boot spoiler — are carbon fibre with an exposed twill weave, which is what gives the build its contrast against the light-blue paint.

Do I need the forged wheels to get this look?

The carbon kit works on standard wheels, but the staggered forged set is a big part of why this car looks complete — it fills the arches and sets the stance. If you want the full effect shown here, plan the wheels in alongside the body kit.

Will the front lip and skirts survive Australian roads?

Carbon parts are strong but sit low, so realistic ground clearance and careful driving matter. An experienced fitter will set the front lip at a sensible height, and paint-protection film on leading edges helps guard against stone chips and kerb scuffs.

Can I add the pieces one at a time?

Yes. The kit is modular, so you can start with the front lip and wheels for the biggest visual change and add the skirts, rear lip and spoiler later. Buying the matched carbon set together does ensure the weave and finish align across all the pieces.

Ready to build your own Ghibli? Explore the parts and fitment in our Maserati Body Kit range and talk to the AME Motorsport team about specifying yours.