Maserati Kyalami
Success was not forthcoming and production stopped
in 1983 after only 198 examples had been built (124 with the 4.2 engine and 74 with the 4.9 unit).
Following
the takeover of Maserati by De Tomaso,
the next 'new' model was to be a reworked De Tomaso design, the Longchamps.
This was a large, steel bodies two-door 2+2 coupe. Apart from the use of
a Maserati quad-cam V8 the changes were mainly cosmetic such as a new grille
and lights. Introduced in 1976 with the 4.2-litre engine, it later gained the 4.9-litre unit.
Technical Details
| Engine | 4136cc (88x85mm) quad-cam V8 with 260bhp @ 5,500rpm
4930cc (93.9x89mm) quad-cam V8 with 280bhp @ 5,600rpm |
| Suspension | front : independent with double wishbones and coil springs plus anti-roll bar
rear : independent with double wishbones and coil springs plus anti-roll bar wheelbase : 2600rpm track (front/rear) : 1520mm/1520mm |
| Brakes | ventilated discs all round |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual or 3 speed automatic |
| Steering | Rack and pinion with power assistance |
| Kerb weight | 1790kg |
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