MASERATI CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC

Back to Maserati cars

  

Khamsin

 
 

 
 

   
 

       

   
 

     

   
 

Designed to replace the Ghibli, the Khamsin was in many respects a very different car reflecting the Citroen involvement at Maserati (as was also the case with the Bora and Merak).  Like the Bora, the Khamsin also had an independent rear suspension.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1973 - 1983
 

Designed By:

 Bertone
 

Body Built By:

 Bertone
 

Number Built:

 425
 

Dry Weight:

 1680 kg
 

Top Speed:

 270 kph
 

Engine Type:

 Front, eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 93.9 x 89 mm
 

Displacement:

 4930.6 cc
 

Compression:

 8.5:1
 

Engine Output:

 280 bhp @ 5500 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts per bank
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with 4 Weber 42DCNF carburettors
 

Ignition:

 Single Bosch electronic
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure and scavenger pumps
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 5-speeds plus reverse - automatic available
 

Frame:

 Tubular
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel disc brakes
 

Wheelbase:

 2550 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1440 mm front; 1468 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy disc 7.5x15
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 215/70VRx15