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Country of origin:Italy
Produced in:1961
Numbers built:7
Designed by:Giulio Alfieri
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:October 19, 2015
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Engine
Configuration Tipo 61 Straight 4
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction alloy block and head
Displacement 2,890 cc / 176.4 cu in
Bore / Stroke 100.0 mm (3.9 in) / 92.0 mm (3.6 in)
Compression 9.8:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed 2 Weber 45 DCO3 Carburettors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 250 bhp / 187 kW @ 6,800 rpm
BHP/Liter 87 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body aluminium body
Chassis steel tubular spaceframe
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs, Koni telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll-bar
Rear suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes discs, all-round
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 730 kilo / 1,609 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,200 mm (86.6 in) / 1,225 mm (48.2 in) / 1,200 mm (47.2 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.34 bhp / kg
Top Speed 270 km/h (168 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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