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Brief History:
This vehicle was considered to be the first atmospheric Maserati since the V4 in 1930 when it was forced to run in naturally aspirated form.  Using an engine allegedly owned by Gigi Villoresi, the car owned by Guido Barbieri utlised a 6CM motor on an orthodox frame of profiled steel.  In 1947 it was believed to have been mounted on a 4CL frame won repeated victories.  The exact specifications are uncertain.

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Specifications:
Production Period: 1946
Designed By: Ernesto Maserati & Albert Massimino
Body Built By: -
Number Built: 1
Dry Weight: 750 kg
Top Speed: ?
Engine Type: Front, vertical in-line six cylinder derived from the 6CM
Bore and Stroke: 65x75 mm
Displacement: 1493.2 cc
Compression: 7.8:1 (?)
Engine Output: 90-100 bhp
Valves & Actuation: Two valves per cylinder in 90º "V" with dual overhead camshafts
Carburettion: Free atmospheric with 3 Weber 35 DCO
Ignition: Single with Scintilla magneto
Lubrication: Forced with 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 profile steel - later tubular steel on 4CL frame?
Suspension - Front: Coil springs with Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
Suspension - Rear: Leaf springs with friction dampers
Brakes: Hydraulically operated wheel drums
Wheelbase: 2490-2500 mm
Front & Rear Track: 1200 mm front; 1200 mm rear for 6CM
1250 mm front; 1272 mm rear for 4CL frame
Wheels & Tyres: Spoked: 4.00x16
Tyres: 6.00x16
    
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