| Specifications: |
| Production
Period: |
1939-1947 |
| Designed
By: |
Ernesto
Maserati |
| Body
Built By: |
Maserati
- single-seat in aluminium |
| Number
Built: |
24 |
| Dry
Weight: |
630
kg |
| Top
Speed: |
235-250
kph |
| Engine
Type: |
Front,
vertical in-line four cylinders |
| Bore
and Stroke: |
78x78
mm |
| Displacement: |
1490.8
cc |
| Compression: |
6.5:1 |
| Engine
Output: |
220
bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| Valves
& Actuation: |
Four
OHV per cylinder in 90º "V" with dual overhead
camshafts |
| Carburettion: |
Forced
by Roots compressor with Weber 45DCO on the compressor intake. From
1947 two Roots compressors. Mean effective pressure 16.6
kg/sq. cm |
| Ignition: |
Single
with Scintilla magneto - from 1947 Magneti Marelli ST24 DAS |
| Lubrication: |
Forced
by pressure and scavenger pumps |
| Drive: |
Rear
wheel drive |
| Clutch: |
Dry
multi-disc |
| Gearbox: |
4-speeds
plus reverse |
| Frame: |
Two
longitudinal members with cross members in light alloy - from 1947
also tubular frame |
| Suspension
- Front: |
Independent
wheels with torsion
bars and friction dampers |
| Suspension
- Rear: |
Rigid
axle, longitudinal leaf
springs and friction or hydraulic dampers |
| Brakes: |
Hydraulically
operated wheel drums |
| Wheelbase: |
2500
mm |
| Front
& Rear Track: |
1250
mm front; 1272 mm rear |
| Wheels
& Tyres: |
Spoked:
3.50x17 - 6.00x16
Tyres: Pirelli 5.00x17 - 6.00x16 front; 5.00x17 - 6.00x16 |