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! colspan=2 | '''Maserati Khamsin''' | |||
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Maserati]] | |||
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| aka | |||
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| Production | |||
| | | 1972 - 1980 | ||
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| Class | |||
| Grand Tourer | | Grand Tourer | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Body Style | |||
| 2-seat GT Coupe | | 2-door, 2-seat GT Coupe | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Length | |||
| 173.23 in (4400 mm) | | 173.23 in (4400 mm) | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Width | |||
| 71 in (1804 mm) | | 71 in (1804 mm) | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Height | |||
| 44.88 in (1140 mm) | | 44.88 in (1140 mm) | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 100.39 in (2550 mm) | | 100.39 in (2550 mm) | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Weight | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Transmission | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Engine | |||
| 4.9 litre [[V8]] engine | | 4.9 litre [[V8]] engine | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Power | |||
| 320 hp | | 320 hp | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Similar | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Designer | |||
| [[Bertone]] | | [[Bertone]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
The '''Maserati Khamsin''' (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced in | |||
The '''Maserati Khamsin''' (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced in 1972 [http://www.maserati.com/jsp/carMonografiaDettaglio.jsp] by Italian automaker [[Maserati]] as a successor to the [[Maserati Ghibli I|Maserati Ghibli]]. It sported [[FR layout|front mounted]] 4.9 litre [[V8]] delivering 320 hp, housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter Ghibli, designed by [[Bertone]]. Production of the Khamsin ended in 1980. | |||
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. | 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. | ||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''. | |||
===Recent Changes=== | |||
Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the [[automobile|vehicle]] here. | |||
===Styles and Major Options=== | |||
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=== | ===Pricing=== | ||
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! colspan=4 |''MSRP'' | |||
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1 | |||
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price3 | |||
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===Gas Mileage=== | |||
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows: | |||
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! colspan=4 |'''Trim''' | |||
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim3 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim4 | |||
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! colspan=4 |'''MPG''' | |||
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | c/h | |||
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===Engine=== | |||
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===Performance=== | |||
Please make sure to '''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view'''''. This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures''', '''handling''', '''braking''', etc. | |||
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===Reliability=== | |||
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here. | |||
===Safety=== | |||
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===Photos=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Khamsin.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
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===Colors=== | |||
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===Main Competitors=== | |||
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==Hybrid Models== | |||
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==Unique Attributes== | |||
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==Interior== | |||
This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfortability'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''. | |||
==Resale Values== | |||
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|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |'''<MODEL> Year''' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-2 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X-3 | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-4 | |||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
|- style="color:#000000; background:#9e9784; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;" | |||
! colspan=4 |'''Resale Value''' | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $ | |||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $ | |||
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $ | |||
|} | |||
==Criticisms== | |||
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==Generations== | |||
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable. | |||
'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''. | |||
==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)== | |||
===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
==Worldwide== | |||
If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets. | |||
==Design quirks and oddities== | |||
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section. | |||
==Awards== | |||
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or organization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award. | |||
==See Also== | |||
{{Maserati}} | {{Maserati}} | ||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.maserati.org.au/gallery/MASERATI/ROAD_Cars/Khamsin_gallery.html Maserati Khamsin photo gallery] | |||
[[Category:Maserati | [[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]] | ||
[[Category:Maserati Vehicles|Khamsin]] | |||
[[Category:Sports cars]] | [[Category:Sports cars]] |
Latest revision as of 05:36, 12 August 2007
Maserati Khamsin | |
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Maserati | |
aka | |
Production | 1972 - 1980 |
Class | Grand Tourer |
Body Style | 2-door, 2-seat GT Coupe |
Length | 173.23 in (4400 mm) |
Width | 71 in (1804 mm) |
Height | 44.88 in (1140 mm) |
Wheelbase | 100.39 in (2550 mm) |
Weight | |
Transmission | |
Engine | 4.9 litre V8 engine |
Power | 320 hp |
Similar | |
Designer | Bertone |
The Maserati Khamsin (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced in 1972 [1] by Italian automaker Maserati as a successor to the Maserati Ghibli. It sported front mounted 4.9 litre V8 delivering 320 hp, housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter Ghibli, designed by Bertone. Production of the Khamsin ended in 1980.
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.
See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.
Recent Changes
Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.
Styles and Major Options
Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
Pricing
Add more fields as necessary.
MODEL Trims | |||
---|---|---|---|
Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MSRP | |||
$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 | $Price4 |
Invoice | |||
$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 | $Price4 |
Gas Mileage
Add more fields as necessary.
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim | |||
---|---|---|---|
Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MPG | |||
c/h | c/h | c/h | c/h |
Engine
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
Performance
Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Reliability
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
Safety
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.
Photos
Add Photos of the vehicle here.
Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.
Colors
List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.
Main Competitors
Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.
Hybrid Models
If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.
Unique Attributes
If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.
Interior
This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.
Resale Values
Add more fields as necessary.
<MODEL> Year | |||
---|---|---|---|
Year X | Year X-2 | Year X-3 | Year X-4 |
Resale Value | |||
$ | $ | $ | $ |
Criticisms
Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Generations
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.
Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.
Current Generation: (YYYY–present)
Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)
Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)
First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)
Worldwide
If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
Design quirks and oddities
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.
Awards
List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.
See Also