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Maserati Tipo 26C (8C 1100)
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Brief History:
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. Two versions 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.  Whilst suffering a weight disadvantage in circuit racing, despite the use of the lightweight 26R chassis, the sports version recorded prestigious results.  Alfier won the Real Premio of Rome in 1930 and Beppe Tuffanelli the Mille Miglia in 1931. Only four examples were built.

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Specifications:
Production Period: 1929-1930
Designed By: Alfieri Maserati
Body Built By: Maserati - two seat race or sport Aluminium body 
Number Built: 4
Dry Weight: 800 kg for race body, 880 kg for sport
Top Speed: 170-185 kph
Engine Type: In-line eight cylinder - supercharged
Bore and Stroke: 51x66 mm
Displacement: 1078.6 cc
Compression: 5.5:1
Engine Output: 95-105 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Valves & Actuation: Two OHV per cylinder arrange in 90° "V" with dual overhead camshafts
Carburettion: Weber ASS mounted on the Roots compressors with 14.41-14.60 kg/sq. cm
Ignition: Single, with Scintilla magneto.  Bosch electrical system on the sport version.
Lubrication: Forced, by pressure and scavenger pumps
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Clutch: Dry multi-disc
Gearbox: 4-speed plus reverse
Frame: Two longitudinal members with profiled steel cross members
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, 3.25x18 rear with Dunlop 4.75x18 front and 5.00x18 rear
    
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