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Country of origin:Italy
Produced from:1947 - 1952
Numbers built:14 (All versions)
Designed by:Fantuzzi
Successor:Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:February 27, 2012
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Engine
Configuration Straight 6
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast-iron block, aluminium head
Displacement 1,979 cc / 120.8 cu in
Bore / Stroke 72.0 mm (2.8 in) / 81.0 mm (3.2 in)
Compression 11.0:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed 3 Weber 36 DO4 Carburettors
Lubrication Wet sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 130 bhp / 97 kW @ 6,000 rpm
BHP/Liter 66 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body aluminium Fantuzzi body
Chassis steel tubular frame
Suspension (fr/r) helical springs, hydraulic Houdaille dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering worm gear
Brakes drums, all-round
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 580 kilo / 1,279 lbs
Length / Width / Height 3,690 mm (145.3 in) / 1,380 mm (54.3 in) / 900 mm (35.4 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,310 mm (90.9 in) / 1,210 mm (47.6 in) / 1,150 mm (45.3 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.22 bhp / kg
Top Speed 190 km/h (118 mph)

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Resources
Suggested reading
  • Maserati, the Grand Prix and Sports cars, model by model 1926-2003, by Maurizio Tabucchi
  • Maserati, a complete history from 1926 to present, by Luigi Orsi and Franco Zagari
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