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Brief History:
Alfieri recognised the significance of the Mille Miglia from its inception and so produced versions of the Tipo 26 and Tipo 26B to meet the regulations for the event - the resulting vehicles carrying the MM designation.  For both models the Grand Prix motors were retained but the chassis was lengthened and reinforced, heavy duty suspensions were added and to meet the regulations they were fitted with a lighting system, electric starter, over-sized fuel tank, spare tyres on the rear, fenders, running boards and a fold-down top.  Four Tipo 26B MM's were built.

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Specifications:
Production Period: 1928-1929
Designed By: Alfieri Maserati
Body Built By: Maserati - two seat Aluminium sport body
Number Built: 4
Dry Weight: 840 kg
Top Speed: 200 kph
Engine Type: In-line 8 cylinder - supercharged
Bore and Stroke: 62x82 mm
Displacement: 1980.5 cc
Compression: 5.6:1
Engine Output: 155 bhp @ 5300 rpm
Valves & Actuation: Two OHV per cylinder arranged in 90 "V" with dual overhead camshafts
Carburettion: Memini Super (Weber from 1929) mounted on Roots compressor with 13.28 kg/sq. cm
Ignition: Single by Bosch or Scintilla magneto.  Bosch electrical system.
Lubrication: Forced, with pressure and scavenger pumps
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Clutch: Dry multi-disc
Gearbox: 4-speed plus reverse
Frame: Two longitudinal side members with cross members in profiled steel
Suspension - Front: Leaf springs with friction dampers
Suspension - Rear: Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs with friction dampers
Brakes: Mechanically operated wheel drums
Wheelbase: 2580 mm
Front & Rear Track: 1340 mm front, 1360 mm rear
Wheels & Tyres: Spoked: 3.00x18 front, 3.50x18 rear with Dunlop 5.00x18 front and 5.50x18 rear
    
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