Description
The Maserati Kyalami 4. 2 is an iconic model from the Italian marque, produced between 1976 and 1983. This luxury coupé takes its name from the famous South African circuit at Kyalami, signalling Maserati’s intention to assert its prestige and its motorsport heritage.
The Kyalami’s story begins in 1975, a transitional period for Maserati. The brand had just been acquired by Alejandro De Tomaso, the Italian-Argentine entrepreneur and former driver. In order to modernise the range quickly, De Tomaso decided to reuse the underpinnings of one of his models, the De Tomaso Longchamp. He entrusted Pietro Frua with the task of redesigning the bodywork to make it a proper Maserati. The result is an elegant 2+2 GT with a balanced design, blending sportiness and refinement.
Under the bonnet, the Maserati Kyalami is powered by a 4. 2-litre V8 engine from Maserati, developing around 255 horsepower. This engine, inherited from earlier models such as the Maserati Indy, gives the Kyalami respectable performance for the era, with a top speed of around 240 km/ h. It is available with a five‑speed ZF manual gearbox or a three‑speed automatic.
The interior of the Kyalami is a veritable luxury retreat, typical of Maserati. It features noble materials such as leather and wood, as well as an ergonomic and well‑equipped dashboard for its time. The car offers optimal comfort for long journeys while maintaining engaging driving dynamics.
Although the Kyalami was produced in limited numbers (around 200 units), it played an important role in Maserati’s history. It helped the marque traverse a difficult period while paving the way for future models. Its heritage lives on in the future generations of Maserati coupés, which will continue to combine performance and elegance.
Today, the Maserati Kyalami is a coveted collectible, prized for its exclusivity, timeless design and its hypnotic V8 soundtrack. It remains a fascinating testament to Italian automotive history and to De Tomaso’s influence on Maserati.
This example, of Italian origin, is in perfect working order. It was imported from Italy to Belgium in 2022. The Maserati certificate shows that this Kyalami is matching numbers.
