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Shamal

 
 

 
 

   
 

   

   
 

Designed by Marcello Gandini and the Maserati Design Centre, the Shamal is a limited production performance car.  With 4 OHV per cylinder and dual overhead camshafts, the 3.2 litre V8 can generate 325 bhp. Equipped with two new generation liquid cooled turbochargers with double air/air intercoolers, the all aluminium motor features a Weber/Marelli injection/ignition system designed to satisfy stringent emissions requirements.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1989 - 1996
 

Designed By:

 Marcello Gandini & Maserati Design Centre
 

Body Built By:

 -
 

Number Built:

 369
 

Dry Weight:

 1290 kg
 

Top Speed:

 260 kph
 

Engine Type:

 Front, eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 80 x 80 mm
 

Displacement:

 3217 cc
 

Compression:

 7.5:1
 

Engine Output:

 325 bhp @ 6000 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Four OHV with dual overhead camshafts per bank
 

Carburettion:

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

Ignition:

 Single, electronic
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with delivery pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Final Drive:

 Ranger
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 Getrag 6-speeds plus reverse
 

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, tubular trailing arms, coil springs, twin-tubed double-action telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

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

Wheelbase:

 2400 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1530 mm front; 1550 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy  8Jx16 front; 9Jx16 rear
 

Tyres:

225/45 ZRx16 front; 245/45 ZRx16 rear