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Old 11-25-2007, 07:52 AM
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1932-1937 Maserati 4CM 1100. To fit in Voiturette class in Grand Prix racing Maserati designed a new car. 4-cylinder straight engine already used in 4CS 1100 and the same car's chassis were taken, and a brand-new narrow aluminium body covered them. In fact, the 4CM 1100 became the first ever single-seater Maserati. Capable of 90 to 125hp, the new engine didn't add much weight to a car - the whole construction weighed 580kg, and the car could run at 185-210kmh. That let 4CM 1100 to record some victories in its list of success. One of the 4CM 1100 cars (#1120) was owned by Gino Rovere and further redeveloped by Giuseppe Furmanik. Furmanik's example finally had 143hp per liter, which was an absolutely outstanding result that times. In 1936 that car with remastered body was used for land speed record attempt. Some of the nine built cars later were rebuilt to fit in the new 1500cc engine.

1. 1932 Maserati 4CM 1100. Chassis #1116 - second built 4CM 1100.
2. 4CM 1100 in 1932 - gonna be Furmanik's car, judging on ornament at the bonnet.
3. Giuseppe Furmanik's 4CM 1100 in 1933.
4. 1935 Brooklands, Gino Rovere in his very own 4CM 1100.
5. 1936 Maserati 4CM 1100 'Record'.
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