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Maserati Shamal Restomod Gets the Guts from a Ghibli

by Nik Berg
6 November 2024 2 min read
Maserati Shamal Restomod Gets the Guts from a Ghibli

Marcello Gandini’s Maserati Shamal sees its original V8 swapped out for a 500bhp V6 from the last Ghibli S in a restomod from Modena Automobili.

The Italian startup explored the idea of bringing a Lancia Fulvia Monte Carlo up to date, but decided on the ultimate iteration of the Maserati Biturbo for its first restomod instead. The company claims to have spent 1,000 hours brainstorming and 300 hours on styling.

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The wide-body design is by Paolo Ferrari, who previously worked for ARES on its Pantera reboot and S1 supercar, to give the Shamal an even more aggressive look. There are new LED lights, major aero additions from the front splitter to side skirts, rear diffuser and roof and boot spoilers, but retained features include the grille and door handles. Sadly Gandini’s unusually-shaped rear wheel arches have gone to accommodate new fender flares.

Maserati Shamal

Under the vented bonnet is a three-litre twin-turbo V6 engine and ZF eight-speed transmission from the Maserati Ghibli S. It might lose two cylinders compared to the original, but delivers 180 more horses. That auto ‘box should also be easier to manage than the Getrag six-speed manual which was fitted to the Shamal. A top speed clear of 180mph and the ability to sprint from 0 to 62mph in five seconds is on the cards

Modena Automobili starts with a Biturbo then strips, coats and strengthens the chassis to take the extra power. Although not currently detailed we’re expecting that the brakes and suspension will be suitably upgraded as well.

Inside there will be seats by Recaro and and updated infotainment system, together with a luxurious retrim. No images have been shown yet, but we hope the marvellous Maserati clock remains in place.

The company’s plan is to build 33 example at its Modena base which is within walking distance of the Maserati factory where the original 369 Shamals were made. The price is around £500,000.

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