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! colspan=2 | '''Maserati Shamal''' | |||
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| Production | |||
| 1992-1995 | | 1992 - 1995 | ||
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| Class | |||
| [[Sportscar|Sports Car]] | | [[Sportscar|Sports Car]] | ||
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| Body Style | |||
| 2-door 2+2-seater Coupé | | 2-door 2+2-seater Coupé | ||
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| | | Length | ||
|- | | 161.41 in | ||
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| | | Width | ||
|- | | 72.83 in | ||
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| | | Height | ||
|- | | 51.2 in | ||
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| | | Wheelbase | ||
|- | | 94.5 in | ||
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| | | Weight | ||
|- | | 3123.95 lb (dry) | ||
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| Transmission | |||
| [[Getrag]] 6-speed manual transmission, RWD | | [[Getrag]] 6-speed manual transmission, RWD | ||
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| Engine | |||
| 3.2 litre twin-turbocharged [[V8]] engine, 2 IHI watercooled turbochargers | | 3.2 litre twin-turbocharged [[V8]] engine, 2 IHI watercooled turbochargers | ||
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| Power | |||
| 325 hp | | 325 hp | ||
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| Similar | |||
| [[Maserati Biturbo]]<br>[[Maserati Karif]]<br>[[Maserati Ghibili II]] | | [[Maserati Biturbo]]<br>[[Maserati Karif]]<br>[[Maserati Ghibili II]] | ||
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| Designer | |||
| [[Marcello Gandini]] | | [[Marcello Gandini]] | ||
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The '''Maserati Shamal''' is a small, two-door [[coupe]] introduced by Italian automaker [[Maserati]] on December 17, 1989. It is named after shamal, a hot summer wind that blows in large areas of Mesopotamia. The Shamal was designed by Marcello Gandini, who is famous for designing the [[Lamborghini Countach]]. | The '''Maserati Shamal''' is a small, two-door [[coupe]] introduced by Italian automaker [[Maserati]] on December 17, 1989. It is named after shamal, a hot summer wind that blows in large areas of Mesopotamia. The Shamal was designed by Marcello Gandini, who is famous for designing the [[Lamborghini Countach]]. | ||
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The final year of production for the Maserati Shamal was 1996. Factory figures indicate that 369 Shamals were produced between 1989 and 1996. | The final year of production for the Maserati Shamal was 1996. Factory figures indicate that 369 Shamals were produced between 1989 and 1996. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Shamal Enrico8 factory.jpg | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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{{Maserati}} | {{Maserati}} | ||
[[Category:Maserati | [[Category:Maserati Vehicles|Shamal]] | ||
[[Category:Sports cars]] | [[Category:Sports cars]] | ||
[[Category:Luxury vehicles]] | [[Category:Luxury vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:13, 27 March 2007
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| Maserati Shamal | |
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| Maserati | |
| aka | |
| Production | 1992 - 1995 |
| Class | Sports Car |
| Body Style | 2-door 2+2-seater Coupé |
| Length | 161.41 in |
| Width | 72.83 in |
| Height | 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Weight | 3123.95 lb (dry) |
| Transmission | Getrag 6-speed manual transmission, RWD |
| Engine | 3.2 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, 2 IHI watercooled turbochargers |
| Power | 325 hp |
| Similar | Maserati Biturbo Maserati Karif Maserati Ghibili II |
| Designer | Marcello Gandini |
The Maserati Shamal is a small, two-door coupe introduced by Italian automaker Maserati on December 17, 1989. It is named after shamal, a hot summer wind that blows in large areas of Mesopotamia. The Shamal was designed by Marcello Gandini, who is famous for designing the Lamborghini Countach.
The center pillar acts as a roll bar and is always finished in black, a distinguishing characteristic of the Shamal. The name "Shamal" appears on either side of the central pillar in chrome lettering. The car has alloy wheels, a small rear spoiler and a blacked-out grille with chrome accents.
The two-seat interior of the Shamal features extended leather seat cushions, temperature control and the famous Maserati oval clock, which is situated in the centre of the dashboard. The gear lever is finished in elm. While built for comfort as well as performance, the Shamal was not as luxuriously appointed as the similar Maserati Ghibli II.
The front-engined Shamal is powered by a 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing some 325bhp. It has a six-speed manual transmission and an electronic active suspension control system. This system updates the adjustment on each wheel, based on road conditions and the level of comfort desired.
The Shamal has a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h) and a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 5.3 seconds.
The final year of production for the Maserati Shamal was 1996. Factory figures indicate that 369 Shamals were produced between 1989 and 1996.
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