The Biturbo platform was certainly adaptable – in 1989 the exterior was heavily revised (by Marcello Gandini), and a quad-cam 32-valve 3.2-litre V8 was shoehorned under the bonnet. Inside, it was just as luxurious as the Biturbo, and made extensive use of wood and leather – while retaining that clock. It certainly looked different, but the main draw for the Shamal was its performance – with 325bhp on tap, it topped out at nearly 170mph, making it one of the fastest Maseratis ever produced. Handling was excellent, helped by the electronic active control suspension – when it was working...
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