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Brief History:
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 new 3.2 litre V8 can generate 325 bhp. Equipped with two new generation liquid cooled turbochargers with double air/air intercoolers the all aluminium motors features a Weber/Marelli injection/ignition system designed to satisfy stringent emissions requirements.

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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 in 90º "V"
Bore and Stroke: 80x80 mm
Displacement: 3217 cc
Compression: 7.5:1
Engine Output: 325 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Valves & Actuation: 4 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 discs - self vented front discs
Wheelbase: 2400 mm
Front & Rear Track: 1530 mm front; 1550 mm rear
Tyres: 225/45 ZRx16 front; 245/45 ZRx16 rear
Wheels: Light alloy  8Jx16 front; 9Jx16 rear
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