Maserati Khamsin

Maserati Khamsin
Suggestion from taeto the other potato man
Description:
The Maserati Khamsin was a grand tourer produced between 1974 - 1982 making only 435 models. The car is named after the winds in Egypt known for its violent winds and dust for fifty days a year. The car was designed by Marcello Gandini known for his famous designs with classical Lamborghinis like the Miura and Countach.
(also this ain’t the American version as that’s just WTF did they do)

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Specifications:


Engine:

  • Engine Type: NA 90° V8, double overhead camshaft(same as Ghibli)
  • Fuel Type: petrol
  • Displacement: 4,930 cubic centimetres
    • Bore: 93.9 mm
    • Stroke: 89 mm
  • Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
  • Engine Layout: RWD Front-Mid engined
  • Transmission Type: 5-speed ZF manual or a 3-speed auto
    Gear Ratios:
  • Reverse: 2.5
  • 1st Gear: 2.99
  • 2nd Gear: 1.9
  • 3rd Gear: 1.33
  • 4th Gear: 1
  • 5th Gear: 0.89
  • Final Drive: 3.307

Performance Figures:

  • Peak Power: 320 hp at 5,500 rpm
  • Peak Torque: 355.5 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
  • RPM Limit: 6000 rpm
  • Power to Weight: 190 ps (188 bhp) / ton
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): roughly 6 seconds
  • Top Speed: 270 kph

Dimensions:

  • Body Style: 2-door, 2+2 coupé (grand tourer)
  • Length: 4,400 mm
  • Width: 1,804 mm
  • Height: 1,180 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,550 mm
  • Curb Weight: 1,635kg
  • Weight Distribution: 50/50
  • Tires: 215/70 Michelin XWX or Pirelli Cinturato CN12 tyres

CC2 Stats:

  • Derby Tier: 1
  • Mastery: 0
  • Pricing: around 1M
  • Exclusivity: None
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Reminds me when Top Gear made an episode called: “Budget Supercars”

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probably because the car Jeremy Clarkson used was a Maserati Merak SS (which unfortunately got scrapped due to how bad condition the car was in)

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Oof.

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it was just a regular merak with the ss badge slapped on

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That part was hilarious when he found out the previous owner just bought an SS badge :joy:

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