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Engine
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Configuration |
Tipo 61 Straight 4
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
alloy block and head
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Displacement |
2,890 cc / 176.4 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
100.0 mm (3.9 in) / 92.0 mm (3.6 in)
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Compression |
9.8:1 |
Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
2 Weber 45 DCO3 Carburettors
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
250 bhp / 187 kW
@ 6,800 rpm
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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
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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)
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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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