Maserati Khamsin
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| Manufacturer | Maserati |
| Production | 1974-1982 |
| Predecessor | Maserati Ghibli |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style(s) | 2-seat GT Coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 4.9 litre V8 engine |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm (100.4 in.) |
| Length | 4400 mm (173.2 in.) |
| Width | 1800 mm (70.9 in.) |
| Height | 1245 mm (49 in.) |
| Curb weight | 1680 kg (3704 lb) |
| Designer | Bertone |
The Maserati Khamsin (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced as Bertone protype in 1972 Turin Motorshow,[1] next year it was on display at Paris Motor Show badged as Maserati, production started from 1974.[2] It sported front mounted 4.9 litre V-8 delivering 320 hp, housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter Ghibli, designed by Bertone. Production of the Khamsin ended in 1982, with only 430 examples produced.[2]
The Khamsin had several unusual features, such as DIRAVI power steering, where assistance decreased with speed, and another glass window below the rear window, making reverse visibility unusually good.
Notes
- ^ Maserati Khamsin. carsfromitaly.net. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
- ^ a b The Khamsin. maserati-alfieri.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
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