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SPECIFICATIONS

Brief History:
Deciding not to proceed with the 8C T/A, Ernesto Maserati turned his attention to the 8C 3000 deciding to complete its development which had been inspired by the four cylinder 1500 cc.  Using the same bore and stroke the 8C 3000 became active in 1932 alongside the 8C 2800 which had been derived as a stop-gap measure in 1931.  The new car whilst a transitional model represented the pinnacle of the 2-seater Grand Prix racer and despite the strength of competition in 1932 went on in 1933 to win the prestigious French GP at Montihery in the hands of Campari.  The car continued to be raced by Maserati customers until after the war. Only two cars were made.  A third engine was used by Premoli - a Type 35 Bugatti called the PBM, Premoli-Bugatti-Maserati.

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Specifications:
Production Period: 1932-1933
Designed By: Alfieri Maserati
Body Built By: Maserati - two seat racer in aluminium
Number Built: 2 + the PBM
Dry Weight: 850 kg
Top Speed: 220-240 kph
Engine Type: Front, vertical in-line eight cylinders
Bore and Stroke: 69x100 mm
Displacement: 2991.4 cc
Compression: 5.25:1
Engine Output: 220 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Valves & Actuation: Two OHV per cylinder in 90 "V" with dual overhead camshafts
Carburettion: Forced with Roots compressor.  Weber 55ASI on compressor intake
Ignition: Single with Scintilla or Bosch magneto
Lubrication: Forced with 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 and friction dampers
Suspension - Rear: Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs and friction dampers
Brakes: Mechanically operated wheel drums
Wheelbase: 2750 mm
Front & Rear Track: 1340 mm front; 1360 mm rear
Wheels & Tyres: Spoked: 4.00x19 - 4.50x19
Tyres:  Dunlop 5.50x19 - 6.00x19 front and rear
    
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