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1929 Maserati Tipo 26C

1929 Maserati Tipo 26C

1929 Maserati Tipo 26C

A sports version of this car was raced which had reduced weight (1763 lbs – 800 kgs) and a Bosch electrical system.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine Supercharged Inline-8
valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 1078 cc / 65.8 in³
bore 51 mm / 2.01 in
stroke 66 mm / 2.6 in
power 70.8 kw / 94.9 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output 88.03 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
driven wheels Front Engine
front tires Dunlop 4.75×18
rear tires Dunlop 5.0×18
front brakes Mechanical Drums
f brake size mm / in
rear brakes Mechanical Drums
r brake size mm / in
front wheels F 45.7 x 7.6 cm / 18.0 x 3.0 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 8.3 cm / 18.0 x 3.3 in
steering Worm Gear
curb weight 880 kg / 1940 lbs
wheelbase 2580 mm / 101.6 in
front track 1340 mm / 52.8 in
rear track 1360 mm / 53.5 in
length 3700 mm / 145.7 in
width 1500 mm / 59.1 in
height 1300 mm / 51.2 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios :1
top speed ~169.0 kph / 105.0 mph