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1932-1936 Maserati 4CS 1500. There was actually no need to build the V5 to realize that the present Tipo 26 chassis are getting old. To fix the disadvantage, the new 1,5-liter 4CS 1500 was developed. This was the first car Ernesto Maserati worked on alongside with Alfieri. The car was quite similar to 1100 model, but took some advantages, such as hydraulic brakes in 1935 (before 1935 - mechanically operated). Moreover, it used bore and stroke from the 'elder brother' - 8C 3000, which also appeared in 1932. Engine power was quite sufficient for 1,5-liter car - 115hp @ 5000rpm. As for the performance, inline 4-cylinder engined car that weighed just 630 kilos, was capable of 170kmh. Prepared mainly for sports events, not racing, 4CS 1500 entered Mille Miglia several times - during 1934-1936. In 1934 the car with Campari&Sorniotto bodywork (Ippolito Berrone - P. Bortolini) didn't see the chequered flag, the same could be said for 1935 participants - Luigi Scarfiotti and M.Penati in #1524 car, suffered accident. But finally in 1936 the 4CS 1500 #1529 took 5th place in Mille Miglia driven by Omobono Tenni and Guerino Bertocchi. Besides sports events, 4CS 1500 attended some circuit races, until 4CM 1500 replaced it. Through 1932-1936 7 cars were made, including Menarini and Campari&Sorniotto - bodied cars.

1. 4CS 1500 in 1932.
2. 4CS 1500 during 1934 Parma-Poggio di Berceto driven by Ippolito Berrone. EDIT: I couldn't prove my thoughts, but I'm gonna think that this is the Campari&Sorniotto-bodied car...
3. 4CS 1500 with Menarini body in 1936 Mille Miglia (Giovanni Rocco - Filippone). Though at official Mille Miglia database the car is named '8C 26B 2000 Menarini'. It seems to me, that the engine was replaced by 2,0-liter unit. Though I can't explain why '26B', as it was a completely different car.