Maserati Karif

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Maserati Karif
Manufacturer Maserati
Production 1988 - 1992
221 units [1]
Body style Coupe
Platform Zagato Spyder
Engine 2.8 L V8 at 90°
Transmission 5 gear + reverse Manual
Automatic available[1]
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Length 4043 mm (159.17 in)[2]
Width 1714 mm (67.48 in)[2]
Height 1310 mm (51.6 in)[3]
Track 1475 mm[1] (front), 1500 mm[1] (rear)
Curb weight 1281 kg[1]
Fuel capacity 82 L [2]

The Maserati Karif is a luxury coupe produced by Maserati between 1988 and 1992. It was designed to be luxurious but at the same time, a bit sporty so that you can "feel like a racing driver again or for the first time".[5] It was met with mixed reviews as it didn't live up to expectations of another Bora.[5][6]

The car was named after the wind called "Karif" which blows South West across the Gulf of Aden at Berbera, Somalia.[5][7]

The Karif has a 2.8 L V6 engine with 3 valves per cylinder. It produces 164 kW (221 bhp) at 5500 rpm which can take the car from 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 4.7 seconds and up to a top speed of 255 km/h (158.4 mph).[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Technical Data: Maserati Karif Coupe. Global Car Locator. Retrieved on November 9, 2006.
  2. ^ a b Maserati Karif. supercars.net. Retrieved on November 9, 2006.
  3. ^ Gas Mileage of Maserati Karif. fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved on November 9, 2006.
  4. ^ a b c The Karif. Maserati Alfieri. Retrieved on November 9, 2006.
  5. ^ Bracey Gibbon, Johnathan. Oddball Greats. Channel 4. Retrieved on November 12, 2006.
  6. ^ LEAD Glossary:Karif. Frozone. Retrieved on November 12, 2006.
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