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Maserati 8cm - 1933-1934 | 
| Until the late 1940s, all maseratis were racing cars except for an occasional one that also doubled as a sports model. A rival of alfa romeo in grand prix racing from the beginning of the 1920s, maserati continued its efforts during the following decade. The three-litre, eight-cylinder maserati 8cm scored some major successes during 1933-34 | Specifications performance
Top speed of 155 mph
engine typedrivetrain: Dual-overhead-cam, in-line 8
displacement 2,992 cc (3.0 l)
power rating 220-260 hp with super¬charger
transmission 4-speed manual chassis: Hydraulic brakes; 1,799 lbs |
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First true monoplace maserati
the 8cm was maseratis first one-seat racing car with the driver in the center. In previous maseratis the driver was seated to the right of the propellor shaft. The 8cm bore the usual maserati sloping radiator. After a slow start in which it fared poorly against alfa romeos, the 8cm obtained excellent results, winning the ciano cup and the belgian and nice grand prix with tazio giorgio nuvolari at the wheel.
still racing
in 1934 maserati 8cms won the grand prix of dieppe, donington park and south africa. Nuvolari, philippe etancelin and whitney straight all won races. The 8cm was then outclassed by newer alfa romeo and mercedes-benz cars but continued to race in minor events until world
war ii. Of the 17 built, a few continue to run in historic-car races
Raced by philippe etancelin, this 1933 maserati 8cm is a prime example of the narrow version, as opposed to a wider-bodied one. |
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