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! colspan=2 |'''Maserati Khamsin'''
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| Manufacturer  ||  [[Maserati]]
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| Production    ||  1974-1982
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| Class          ||  [[Sports car]]
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| Body style    ||  2-seat GT [[Coupe]]
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| Engine        ||  4.9 litre [[V8 engine]]
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| Power          ||  320 bhp
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| Layout        ||  [[FR layout]]
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| Transmission  ||  5-speed manual<br>3-speed automatic
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| Length        ||  4400 mm (173.2 in.)
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| Width          ||  1800 mm (70.9 in.)
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| Height        ||  1245 mm (49 in.)
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| Weight        ||  1680 kg (3704 lb)
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| Wheelbase      ||  2550 mm (100.4 in.)
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|Fuel capacity  ||  90L
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| Predecessor    ||  [[Maserati Ghibli]]
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| Aka            || 
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| Designer      ||  [[Bertone]]
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The '''Maserati Khamsin''' was a sports car introduced in [[1974]] by Italian automaker [[Maserati]] as a successor to the [[Maserati Ghibli]]. It sported [[FR layout|front mounted]] 4.9 litre [[V-8]] delivering 320 hp, housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter Ghilbli, designed by [[Bertone]]. Production of the Khamsin ended in [[1980]].
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The '''Maserati Khamsin''' (named after the [[Khamsin]], a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced as a [[Bertone]] prototype in 1972 at the [[Turin Auto Show]]. The next year it was on display at the [[Paris Motor Show]], badged as a [[Maserati]]. Production started in 1974. The car sported a [[FR layout|front mounted]] 4.9 litre [[V-8]] delivering 320 hp, housed in bodywork that resembled a lower, flatter [[Maserati Ghibli|Ghibli]], designed by Bertone. Production of the Khamsin ended in 1982, with only 430 vehicles produced.
  
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The Khamsin had several unusual features, such as [[DIRAVI]] power steering, where assisance decreased with speed, and another glass window below the rear window, making reverse visibility unusually good.  
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The Khamsin had several unusual features, such as [[DIRAVI]] power steering, with higher than usual assistance for parking, decreasing with speed, and a glass rear panel (between the taillights) below the rear window, giving reverse visibility surpassing most cars, especially similar sports cars.
  
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===External links===
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==External links==
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* [http://www.maseratikhamsinregistry.com/ Maserati Khamsin Registry]
 
* [http://www.maserati.org.au/gallery/MASERATI/ROAD_Cars/Khamsin_gallery.html Maserati Khamsin photo gallery]
 
* [http://www.maserati.org.au/gallery/MASERATI/ROAD_Cars/Khamsin_gallery.html Maserati Khamsin photo gallery]
  

Latest revision as of 09:22, 14 June 2009

Maserati Khamsin
Maserati Khamsin
Manufacturer Maserati
Production 1974-1982
Class Sports car
Body style 2-seat GT Coupe
Engine 4.9 litre V8 engine
Power 320 bhp
Layout FR layout
Transmission 5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Length 4400 mm (173.2 in.)
Width 1800 mm (70.9 in.)
Height 1245 mm (49 in.)
Weight 1680 kg (3704 lb)
Wheelbase 2550 mm (100.4 in.)
Fuel capacity 90L
Predecessor Maserati Ghibli
Aka
Designer Bertone


The Maserati Khamsin (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced as a Bertone prototype in 1972 at the Turin Auto Show. The next year it was on display at the Paris Motor Show, badged as a Maserati. Production started in 1974. The car sported a 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 vehicles produced.

The Khamsin had several unusual features, such as DIRAVI power steering, with higher than usual assistance for parking, decreasing with speed, and a glass rear panel (between the taillights) below the rear window, giving reverse visibility surpassing most cars, especially similar sports cars.


Gallery

1978 Maserati Khamsin

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External links


Maserati
1950-1969 A6 | 3500 | 5000 GT | Mistral | Quattroporte I | Sebring | Mexico | Ghibli I
1970-1979 Khamsin | Bora | Indy | Merak | Quattroporte II | Quattroporte III | Kyalami
1980-1999 Biturbo | Spyder I | Quattroporte III Royale | Shamal | 220 | 228 | 420 | 430 |Karif | Barchetta | Ghibli II | Quattroporte IV | 3200 GT
2000-present Coupé-Cabrio | Coupe | Spyder II | Gran Sport | Quattroporte V | MC12 | Gran Turismo
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Concept Cars Boomerang · Birdcage 75th
Fiat Group brands Abarth | Alfa Romeo | Autobianchi | Ferrari | Fiat | Lancia | Innocenti | Maserati
Maserati S.p.A., a subsidiary of the Fiat S.p.A. since 1993, road car timeline, 1950s–present
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Luxury Quattroporte QP II QP III QP IV QP V
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Mistral Karif
5000 GT Ghibli Khamsin Shamal 3200 GT Coupé GT
2+2 Mexico
Indy Kyalami
Mid-engine Merak
Bora MC12


Bertone Designs
Abarth: 1952 Abarth 1500 Coupé | 1958 Abarth 1000 GT Coupé | 1965 Abarth OT 1000 Spider

Alfa Romeo: 1953 Alfa Romeo BAT-5 | 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider | 1954 Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva | 1954 Alfa Romeo BAT-7 | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint | 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT-9 | 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale | 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint | 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint | 1962 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale | 1964 Alfa Romeo Canguro | 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior | 1967 Alfa Romeo Montreal | 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2000 | 1983 Alfa Romeo Delfino | 2003 Alfa Romeo GT
ASA: 1962 ASA Coupé
Bertone: 1970 Bertone Berlinetta | 1992 Bertone Blitz | 2003 Bertone Birusa
Ferrari: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso | 1974 Ferrari 208/308 GT4 | 1976 Ferrari Rainbow
Fiat: 1967 Fiat Dino Coupé | 1968 Fiat 850Sport Spider | 1978 Fiat Ritmo/Strada | Fiat X1/9
ISO: 1962 Iso Rivolta | 1965 Iso Grifo | 1969 Iso Lele
Lamborghini: 1967 Lamborghini Marzal | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | 1971 Lamborghini Countach | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | 1980 Lamborghini Athon | 1988 Lamborghini Genesis | 1990 Lamborghini Diablo
Lambretta: 1968 Lambretta Luna line: Lui, Vega & Cometa | 1969 Lambretta GP/DL Scooter
Lancia: 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero | 1972 Lancia Stratos | 1978 Lancia Sibilo
Maserati: 1972 Maserati Khamsin | 1974 Maserati Quattroporte II

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