AlainDurand: The Maserati Khamsin (named after the Khamsin, a hot, violent wind in the Egyptian desert) was a sports car introduced as a Bertone prototype in the autumn of 1972 at the Turin Auto Show. In 1973 it was put on display at the Paris Motor Show, where it was
AlainDurand: The glass rear panel between the taillights set below the rear window gives reverse visibility surpassing most cars, especially similar sports cars.
AlainDurand: The Khamsin had several unusual features, such as DIRAVI power steering, with higher than usual assistance for parking and decreasing with speed.
AlainDurand: The car had a front mounted 4.9 litre V-8 delivering 320 hp.