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Maserati Shamal
Maserati Shamal
Overview
Manufacturer	Maserati
Production	1989–1995
Designer	Marcello Gandini
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door 2+2-seater Coupé
Layout	FR layout
Chassis	Monocoque construction
Related	Maserati Biturbo; Maserati Karif; Maserati Racing ; Maserati Ghibli II
Powertrain
Engine	AM 479 - 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, 2 IHI watercooled turbochargers
Transmission	Getrag 6-speed manual transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2400 mm (94.5 in.)
Length	4102 mm (161.5 in.)
Width	1850 mm (72.8 in.)
Height	1300 mm (51.2 in.)
Curb weight	1417 kg (3124 lb) (dry)

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The Maserati Shamal is a small, two-door coupe introduced by Italian automaker Maserati on December 17, 1989. It is named after shamal, a hot summer wind that blows in large areas of Mesopotamia. The Shamal was designed by Marcello Gandini, who is famous for designing the Lamborghini Countach. Gandini's styling signature is visible in the profile of the rear wheel mudguard, which resembles that of the Lamborghini Espada.

The center pillar acts as a roll bar and is always finished in black, a distinguishing characteristic of the Shamal. The name "Shamal" appears on either side of the central pillar in chrome lettering. The car has alloy wheels, a small rear spoiler and a blacked-out grille with chrome accents.

The two-seat interior of the Shamal features extended leather seat cushions, temperature control and the famous Maserati oval clock, which is situated in the centre of the dashboard. The gear lever is finished in elm. While built for comfort as well as performance, the Shamal was not as luxuriously appointed as the similar Maserati Ghibli II.

The front-engined Shamal is powered by a 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8, DOHC and 32 valves engine (AM 479) producing some 325bhp. It has a six-speed Getrag manual transmission and an electronic active suspension control system. This system updates the adjustment on each wheel, based on road conditions and the level of comfort desired.

The Shamal has a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h) and a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 5.3 seconds.

The final year of production for the Maserati Shamal was 1996. Factory figures indicate that 369 Shamals were produced between 1989 and 1996.

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 {{Infobox Automobile
 | image        = [[Image:Maserati Shamal.JPG|250px|1995 Maserati Shamal]]
 | name         = Maserati Shamal
 | manufacturer = [[Maserati]]
-| production   = 1992-1995
+| production   = 1989–1995
 | class        =
 | body_style   = 2-door 2+2-seater Coupé
 | chassis      = [[Monocoque chassis|Monocoque]] construction
-| engine       = AM 479 - 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, 2 [[IHI]] watercooled turbochargers
+| engine       = ''AM 479'' - 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, 2 [[IHI]] watercooled turbochargers
-| power        = 325bhp @ 6000 rpm and 320 lb ft @ 2800 rpm.
+| power        = 325 bhp at 6000 rpm and 320 lb ft @ 2800 rpm.
-| transmission = [[GETRAG]] 6-speed [[manual transmission]]
+| transmission = [[Getrag]] 6-speed [[manual transmission]]
 | layout        = [[FR layout]]
 | length       = 4102 mm (161.5 in.)
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 | designer     = [[Marcello Gandini]]
 | related      = [[Maserati Biturbo]]<br>[[Maserati Karif]]<br>[[Maserati Racing ]]<br>[[Maserati Ghibli|Maserati Ghibli II]]
+}}
-| similar      = }}
 The '''Maserati Shamal''' is a small, two-door [[coupe]] introduced by [[Italy|Italian]] automaker [[Maserati]] on [[December 17]], [[1989]]. It is named after [[shamal (wind)|shamal]], a hot summer wind that blows in large areas of [[Mesopotamia]]. The Shamal was designed by [[Marcello Gandini]], who is famous for designing the [[Lamborghini Countach]]. Gandini's styling signature is visible in the profile of the rear wheel mudguard, which resembles that of the [[Lamborghini Espada]].
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 The two-seat interior of the Shamal features extended [[leather]] seat cushions, temperature control and the famous Maserati oval clock, which is situated in the centre of the dashboard. The gear lever is finished in [[elm]]. While built for comfort as well as performance, the Shamal was not as luxuriously appointed as the similar [[Maserati Ghibli|Maserati Ghibli II]].
-The front-engined Shamal is powered by a 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8, DOHC and 32 valves engine (AM 479) producing some 325bhp. It has a six-speed [[GETRAG]] [[manual transmission]] and an electronic active [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] control system. This system updates the adjustment on each wheel, based on road conditions and the level of comfort desired.
+The front-engined Shamal is powered by a 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8, DOHC and 32 valves engine (AM 479) producing some 325bhp. It has a six-speed [[Getrag]] [[manual transmission]] and an electronic active [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] control system. This system updates the adjustment on each wheel, based on road conditions and the level of comfort desired.
 The Shamal has a top speed of 168&nbsp;mph (270&nbsp;km/h) and a 0 to 60&nbsp;mph acceleration time of 5.3 seconds.
-The final year of production for the Maserati Shamal was [[1996]]. Factory figures indicate that 369 Shamals were produced between 1989 and 1996.
+The final year of production for the Maserati Shamal was 1996. Factory figures indicate that 369 Shamals were produced between 1989 and 1996.
-==External links==
-*[http://www.maseratighibli.co.uk/home25.htm Maserati Shamal]
-*[http://bjornmaserati.tripod.com/masshamal.html Shamal enthusiast's page]
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