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Maserati Tipo 61 "Birdcage" LM



Tuner
Country I
Year 1960
Engine Maserati
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "9,8"
Bore 100.000
Stroke 92.000
Capacity (cc) 2890
Power (at revs) 250 HP/6500
Torque 218 Nm/5500
Induction
Ignition Marelli twin ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Weber 48DCO3S
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer G.Alfieri
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "transverse leaf, de Dion"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2200
Front track (mm) 1250
Rear track (mm) 1200
Weight (kg) 600
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Maserati
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Maserati/Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "4,5 x 16"
Rear rims "4,5 x 16"
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 6.00-16
Rear tyres 6.50-16
Maximum speed (kph) 270

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