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1927-1930 Maserati Tipo 26B. After the international formula failed, Alfieri put a 2000cc engine to his Tipo 26 chassis. This was a beginning of a new Tipo 26B appeared in 1927 and debuted at 1927 Targa Florio (3rd place, Alfieri Maserati). The idea of the engine was quite the same - 8-cylinder straight supercharged unit. But instead of Tipo 26's 128hp it now offered 155hp @ 5300rpm, thanks to increased displacement (1980,5cc instead of 1492,9). Needless to say, Tipo 26B was heavier than the predecessor, but nevertheless top speed grew up to 210kmh. Also, a new car received a 4-speed gearbox. 6 cars were built and 2 more engines.

1-2. 1927 Maserati Tipo 26B.
3. Maserati Tipo 26B at 1928 Targa Florio (Diego de Sterlich, NC).
4. Tipo 26B at 1930 Targa Florio (Luigi Arcagneli, DNF).