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Maserati Tipo 6C/34 with Nuvolari at the wheel

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SPECIFICATIONS

Brief History:
The new international formula in 1934 was limited to vehicles with 750 kg which suited the 8CM but against the financial might of the Germans was not felt to be competitive.  The search for more horsepower and reduced weight led to the 6C/34, which adopted the same bore and stroke dimensions as the 2500cc Tipo 4C 2500.  Using the new production method developed for the 2500 cc with fixed cylinder head and the cylinder blocks used in groups of two, mounted on a single elektron crankcase produced a 3724 cc in-line six cylinder motor which gave 30 bhp more than the 8CM and reduced weight.  The first engine was mounted on the 8CM frame (no 3012) of Nuvolari making its debut in the GP of Italy in 1934. In 1935 it was given independent front suspension via torsion bars, but nonetheless was seen as an interim car waiting on the arrival of the V8RI.

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Specifications:
Production Period: 1934-1935
Designed By: Ernesto Maserati
Body Built By: Maserati - single seater in aluminium
Number Built: 5
Dry Weight: 750 kg
Top Speed: 250 kph
Engine Type: Front, vertical in-line six cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 84x112 mm
Displacement: 3724.1 cc
Compression: 6.4:1
Engine Output: 270 bhp @ 5300 rpm
Valves & Actuation: Two OHV per cylinder in 90º "V" with dual overhead camshafts
Carburettion: Forced by Roots compressor with Weber 55ASI on compressor intake.  Mean effective pressure 12.31 kg/sq. cm
Ignition: Single with Bosch or Scintilla magneto
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 of profiled steel
Suspension - Front: Leaf springs with friction dampers - in 1935 Independent wheels and torsion bar front suspension
Suspension - Rear: Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs with friction dampers
Brakes: Hydraulically operated wheel drums
Wheelbase: 2650 mm
Front & Rear Track: 1330 mm front; 1300 mm rear
Wheels & Tyres: Spoked: 3.50x18 front; 4.00x18 rear
Tyres: Pirelli, Englebert, Dunlop 5.50x18 front; 6.50x18 rear
    
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