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A6G/1500

 
 

 
 

 
 

The specification of the production version was similar to that of its prototype predecessor and was equipped with the new single cam engine designed for production purposes.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1947 - 1950
 

Designed By:

 Ernesto Maserati
 

Body Built By:

 Pinin Farina - coupe and spyder, 2 door and 2+2 seater (Zagato believed to have built 2 coupes)
 

Number Built:

 61
 

Dry Weight:

 800-950 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 plate
 

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