The Maserati Khamsin (Tipo AM120) was produced from 1974-82. Only 435 were made. It was a front engined grand tourer on the lines of the previous Ghibli, more conventional than the mid-engined Bora. The Khamsin's body is prominently wedge-shaped, with a fastback roofline and kammback rear end. The tail is characterized by a full-width glass rear panel, carrying inset floating tail lights. The front-mid mounted engine gave the car a 50/50 weight distribution; it was pushed so far back towards the firewall that the full size spare tire could be stored beneath the radiator in front of it, thus freeing up space in the boot. Apart from the adoption of Bosch electronic ignition, Maserati's 4.9 L DOHC, 16-valve V8 engine was carried over from the Ghibli SS and delivering 320 bhp