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Biturbo Karif

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

   
 

Produced in a limited series, the Karif was released at the Geneva show in 1988. Based in part on the chassis of the Zagato Spyder, it was a 2 seater presented with a wide range of accessories and a high quality interior finish.  With the 2.8 litre motor producing 250 bhp in its initial form and later 285 bhp, it had outstanding performance. The Karif came with active mechanical suspension, self vented front brakes and the Ranger differential.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1988 - 1992
 

Designed By:

 Based on Zagato spyder
 

Body Built By:

 -
 

Number Built:

 221
 

Dry Weight:

 1281 kg
 

Top Speed:

 255 kph +
 

Engine Type:

 Front, six cylinders in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 94 x 67 mm
 

Displacement:

 2790 cc
 

Compression:

 7.8:1
 

Engine Output:

 285 bhp @ 6000 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

 3 OHV per cylinder with single overhead camshaft per bank
 

Carburettion:

 Supercharged engine with 2 water-cooled IHI turbo-compressors, 2 intercoolers and Weber multi-point electronic injection
 

Ignition:

 Single, electronic
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with delivery pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Final Drive:

 3.31:1 Ranger
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 ZF 5-speeds plus reverse - automatic available
 

Frame:

 Unit construction with body
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent wheels, McPherson type, anti-roll bar, coil springs, double-action telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Independent wheels, coil springs, double-action shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel discs - self vented front discs
 

Wheelbase:

 2400 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1475 mm front; 1500 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy discs 7J x 15
 

Tyres:

205/50VRx15 front; 225/15VRx15 rear