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A6/1500

 
 

 
 

Pinin Farina's first version of the A6 1500 which was shown at the Geneva Salon in 1947. The body shape in spyder form had first appeared in the A6 1500 Sport or 6C Sport.

   
 

   
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1946 - 1947
 

Designed By:

 Ernesto Maserati
 

Body Built By:

 Fantuzzi - 2 door coupe
 

Number Built:

 2-5 of total production of 61
 

Dry Weight:

 950 kg
 

Top Speed:

 150 kph
 

Engine Type:

 Front, vertical in-line 6 cylinder
 

Bore and Stroke:

 66x72.5 mm
 

Displacement:

 1488.2 cc
 

Compression:

 7.25:1
 

Engine Output:

 65 bhp @ 4700 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two valves per cylinder in a 71.5º "V" with a single overhead camshaft
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with a Weber 36DCR
 

Ignition:

 Single with Marelli ST95DAS distributor
 

Lubrication:

 Forced by pressure pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 4-speeds plus reverse
 

Frame:

 Tubular with longitudinal and cross members
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent, coil springs with Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Rigid axle, coil springs with Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated wheel drums
 

Wheelbase:

 2550 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1274 mm front; 1251 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Pressed steel (Spoked optional) 3.50 x 16
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 5.50x16 front and rear