Maserati Karif

Maserati Karif
Maserati
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Production	1988 - 1992 221 units
Class	Grand Tourer
Body Style	Coupe
Length	159.17 in
Width	67.48 in
Height	51.6 in
Wheelbase	94.48 in
Weight	curb: 1281 kg
Transmission	5-speed and reverse Manual Automatic (optional)
Engine	2.8 litre 90° V8
Power	221 hp @ 5500 rpm
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The Karif has a 2.8 litre V6 engine with 3 valves per cylinder. It produces 164 kW (221 bhp) at 5500 rpm which can take the car from 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 4.7 seconds and up to a top speed of 255 km/h (158.4 mph).<ref name="supercars"/>