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A6G/2000 (single cam)

 

 

 

 

   
 

 

 

 

Propelled by the success of the A6 1500 and the post-war recovery, there was a demand for a more powerful version of that first production car. Despite the diversity of design with the involvement of coachbuilders of the like of Pininfarina, Frua, Ghia and Bertone, only 16 versions of this car were made.  The engine was an enlarged version of the A6 1500 and retained the light alloy crankcase.  The coil spring rear suspension for the car was, however, abandoned. Although performance was improved relative to the A6, it still fell well short of what was perhaps expected.

   

Specifications:

 
 

Production Period:

1951 - 1953
 

Designed By:

Ernesto Maserati
 

Body Built By:

Pininfarina, Frua, Ghia and Bertone
 

Number Built:

16
 

Dry Weight:

1100 kg
 

Top Speed:

160 - 180 kph
 

Engine Type:

Front, vertical in-line 6 cylinder
 

Bore and Stroke:

72 x 80 mm
 

Displacement:

1954.3 cc
 

Compression:

7.8:1
 

Engine Output:

100 bhp @ 5800 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

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

Carburettion:

Free induction with 3 Weber DO4 or a single Weber 40DCR
 

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, with leaf springs and Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

Hydraulically operated wheel drums
 

Wheelbase:

2550 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

1274 mm front; 1252 mm rear
 

Wheels:

Pressed steel (Spoked optional) 3.50 x 16
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 5.50x16 front and rear