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Maserati Karif         


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Karif
Years of construction 1988-1993
Two-door two-seater sports coupe
2.8-litre V6 @ 90°
Two overhead camshafts with three valves per cylinder
Engine cubic capacity - 2790cc
Bore 94 mm x Stroke 67 mm
Compression ratio - 7.8:1
Induction by two IHI turbochargers via Weber electronic fuel injection
Power output - 285 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Weight - 1281 kg
Top speed - 255+ kph
221 models constructed
32 right-hand drive models produced between 1988 and 1990
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With catalytic convertor power output 225 bhp @ 5500 rpm and weight increased to 1348 kg. Maximum speed 230 kph.
NOTE: The official brochure states that the Karif, without a catalytic convertor, produced 285 bhp, this figure has never been confirmed. It is generally accepted that the true figure was nearer 250 bhp.