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Maserati 3500GT - series I
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Brief History:
Released at the Geneva Auto Show in the Spring of 1957 with only a handful of prototype cars built in that year - production did not get underway in earnest until 1958.  The engine had been conceived by Alfieri as early as 1956 and was in fact built at the same time as the Tipo 350S which retained the chain drive of the 3500GT.  Naturally aspirated, albeit some were fitted with Lucas indirect injection, it was replaced by the Series II during 1961 which ran almost exclusively on the Lucas indirect injection system unless specified with carburettors by the purchaser.

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Specifications:
Production Period: 1957-1961
Designed By: Vehicles built by Allemano, Bertone, Ghia & Touring, but Touring did the production version
Body Built By: Touring - 'Superleggera' alloy construction - 2+2 seater
Number Built: 366 of a total of 1972 for Series I and II
Dry Weight: 1300 kg
Top Speed: 230 kph
Engine Type: Front in-line 6 cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 86 mm x 100 mm
Displacement: 3485.3 cc
Compression: 8.5.1
Engine Output: 225 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Valves & Actuation: Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts
Carburettion: Free induction with 3 Weber 42 DCOE carburettors
Ignition: Double coil with distributor
Lubrication: Forced with delivery pump
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Clutch: Dry single plate
Gearbox: 4-speeds plus reverse
5-speeds in 1960
Frame: Tubular
Suspension - Front: Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Suspension - Rear: Rigid axle with semi-elliptical springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Brakes: Hydraulically operated power assisted wheel drums - disks at front from 1959, four wheel discs from 1960
Wheelbase: 2600 mm
Front & Rear Track: 1390 mm - 1360 mm
Wheels 6.00 x 16
Tyres: 6.50 x 16 all round
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