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Maserati 450 S tipo 54



Tuner
Country I
Year 1957
Engine Maserati
Engine Type V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 93.800
Stroke 81.000
Capacity (cc) 4474
Power (at revs) 420 HP/6800
Torque
Induction
Ignition Marelli twin
Fuel system 4 twin Weber 45IDM
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type coupé
Designer V. Colotti/F. Costin
Front suspension
Rear suspension "transverse leaf, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Front track (mm) 1350
Rear track (mm) 1300
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims 5 x 16
Rear rims "5,5 x 16 or 17"
Tyres Pirelli
Front tyres 6.00-16
Rear tyres 7.00-16 or 17
Maximum speed (kph) 297

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