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SPECIFICATIONS

Brief History:
Alfieri saw the new four cylinder as the successor to the Type 26 which had now been outlived.  Under the technical guidance of Ernesto the new 1500 adopted the same bore and stoke used in the 8-cylinder, 3 litre car.  Due to its similarities to the 1100, the new car took advantage of its development, including the adoption of hydraulic brakes in 1935. With an increasing number of customers, the bodies of customer cars were made by others such as Campari, Sorniotto or Menarini.  Until the final development of the 4CM, the 4CS also participated in circuit racing event.

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Specifications:
Production Period: 1932-1936
Designed By: Alfieri & Ernesto Maserati
Body Built By: Maserati
Number Built: 7
Dry Weight: 630 kg
Top Speed: 170 kph
Engine Type: Front, vertical in-line four cylinders
Bore and Stroke: 69x100 mm
Displacement: 1407.7 cc
Compression: 6:1
Engine Output: 115 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Valves & Actuation: Two OHV per cylinder in 90º "V" with dual overhead camshafts
Carburettion: Forced by Roots compressor with Weber 48ASS on compressor intake.  13.84 kg/sq. cm mean effective pressure
Ignition: Single by Scintilla or Bosch magneto
Lubrication: Forced by pressure and scavenger pumps
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Clutch: Dry single disc
Gearbox: 4-speeds plus reverse
Frame: Two longitudinal members with cross-members of profiled steel
Suspension - Front: Leaf springs with friction dampers
Suspension - Rear: Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs with friction dampers
Brakes: Mechanically operated wheel drums - from 1935 hydraulically operated
Wheelbase: 2700 mm
Front & Rear Track: 1200 mm front; 1200 mm rear
Wheels & Tyres: Spoked: 4.00x17 (4.00x16 from 1935)
Tyres: Pirelli 5.25x17 (6.25x16 from 1935) front;  5.25x17 (6.25x16 from 1935) rear
    
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