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Maserati
Tipo 26C or 8C 1100 |
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Tipo 26C Gallery |
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| Officially known as the Tipo 26C - to reflect its origins with the supercharged in-line 8 cylinder and the "C" for "corsa" or racing - the car nonetheless became commonly known (including at the factory) as the 8C 1100. The engine was in fact a direct descendent of the Type 26 and achieved its reduced capacity by cylinder linings. Despite its lightweight Tipo 26R chassis it still suffered a weight disadvantage. Two versions however were produced: a Tipo 26C for racing and a Tipo 26C Sport with lights, fenders, etc for use in road racing events such as Mille Miglia. It was in these events that the car shone with Alfieri Maserati winning the Real Premio of Rome in 1930 and Beppe Tuffanelli the Mille Miglia in 1931. Only four examples were built. | |||||
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| Maserati Tipo 26C also known as 8C 1100 | |||||
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Tipo 26C with Borzacchini at the wheel in the Vittorio Veneto - Cansiglio, July 1930 | ||||
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