Performance Review: Maserati Shamal 3.2L V8 BiTurbo - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Shamal Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Shamal 3.2L V8 BiTurbo is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Maserati Shamal has a 3217cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Shamal shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Shamal's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1417 kgs (3123 lbs) this makes the Maserati Shamal 3.2L V8 BiTurbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Shamal shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 3217cc 32V V8 engine produces 326 bhp (243 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 320 lb-ft (433.8 Nm) @ 2800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati Shamal you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1999 Ford Mustang FR 500 (255.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Shamal.

The Maserati Shamal has a Power to weight ratio of 230.0 bhp per ton and 225.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 Shamal competing with the 1999 Ford Mustang FR 500 (255.0 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.7 V8 (254.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati Shamal generating around 225.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2002 Ferrari 575 M Fiorano (250.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI BiTurbo Quattro Tiptronic (250.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this made the Maserati Shamal 3.2L V8 BiTurbo as fast as the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the or the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs). This Maserati Shamal 3.2L V8 BiTurbo is also faster than the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the and the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Shamal and the 1969 Dodge Charger 7.2L Daytona

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Shamal on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.34 secs @ 102.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 Dodge Charger 7.2L Daytona (13.28 secs), the 1967 Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v (13.28 secs), and the 2005 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 Turbo (13.29 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Maserati Shamal 3.2L V8 BiTurbo has a maximum speed of 168mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 Shamal equals the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Maserati Shamal 3.2L V8 BiTurbo then how about the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph), the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (179 mph), or the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (179 mph).

Related Links:

1992 Shamal Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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