Maserati Shamal
The ultimate Biturbo evolution: a Gandini-styled, twin-turbo V8 brute.
- Power
- 326 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 5.1 s
- Top speed
- 168 mph
- Est. value
- $70k–$110k
About the Maserati Shamal
Introduced in 1989 as the flagship of the Biturbo era, the Shamal was the final Maserati developed under Alejandro de Tomaso's ownership. It features a muscular, wide-body design by Marcello Gandini, distinguished by his signature slanted rear wheel arches and a unique spoiler at the base of the windscreen. Under the bonnet sits a bespoke 3.2-litre twin-turbo V8, an engine that would later evolve for the 3200 GT. With only 369 units produced, it is a rare and aggressive grand tourer that combined high-tech features like electronic adaptive damping with a notoriously demanding driving experience.
Maserati Shamal specs
The Maserati Shamal produces 326 bhp (243 kW) and 431 Nm (318 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h).
| Make | Maserati |
|---|---|
| Model | Shamal |
| Trim | 3.2 V8 |
| Years | 1990–1996 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 369 built |
| Engine | 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,217 cc (3.2 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 326 bhp (243 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 431 Nm (318 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,417 kg (3,124 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 230 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Maserati Shamal worth?
A typical Maserati Shamal is estimated to be worth $70,000 – $110,000 (about £52,000 – £82,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Maserati Shamal rarity in CarSpot
The Maserati Shamal is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Maserati Shamal fun facts
- The Shamal's six-speed Getrag manual gearbox is the same unit found in the BMW 850CSi and the Toyota Supra A80.
- It was named after a hot summer wind that blows across the Mesopotamian desert, continuing Maserati's tradition of wind-based naming.
- The car's front-mounted spoiler was designed by Gandini specifically to improve wiper performance and aerodynamics at high speeds.