Mine was brilliant. 306 bhp from 2 litres from memory back in 1995, reliable and sounded great. I think it was the highest power output per litre for a while.
That‘s the 32v V8 here, the one that was used as a basis for the 3200GT boomerang model https://www.classic-trader.com/fr/voitures/annonce/maserati/shamal/shamal/1992/112067 I am willing to sell for 60 000 euro.
Really an impressive model that kept a (weak) spotlight on Maserati at the time. They needed this car for the hype and it delivered. Remember, they had bailed from the US around this time. The Shamal and Ghibli II came out about then, followed by the 3200. I always wondered what would have happened if they stayed in the US market. Great car. Very worthy import model, IMO.
Ghibli ii is huge fun , surprisingly refined cruiser, and though many won't believe it, very reliable.