Maserati 8C

The Maserati 8C was a Grand Prix race car built by Maserati between 1931 and 1933. The 8C was being designed by Alfieri Maserati in the early 1930s; however, he died before its completion.[1] The chassis was that of the Tipo 26M, and it was initially fitted with a Tipo 26M engine with its cylinders bored out by 4 mm to arrive at its limit of 2.8 litres. Development of the new 3.0 L engine continued and it was constructed for racing in 1932. The car won the 1933 French Grand Prix and Sir Henry Birkin achieved third place driving it in the Tripoli Grand Prix. However, it was not very successful in other races.[1] The car featured some of the world's earliest hydraulic brakes.[2] The Tipo 8C 3000 was the final two-seater Grand Prix Maserati.

Maserati 8C
Overview
ManufacturerMaserati
Also calledMaserati 8C 2800/3000
Production1932, 2 units[1]
DesignerAlfieri Maserati
Body and chassis
ClassRace car
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine2.8/3 L Straight-8
136 kW at 5600 rpm (185 bhp) [1]
Transmission4 speed manual transmission
Dimensions
Curb weight850 kg (1874 lb)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorMaserati Tipo 26
SuccessorMaserati 8CM

In 2000 an original Maserati 8C 2800 sold at an auction for US$1.65 million and a 1932 Maserati 8C 3000 for $1.08 million.[3]

References
  1. "Maserati 8C 3000". Ultimate Car Page. Retrieved 2006-11-17.
  2. "Classic Maserati". 4WD Online. Retrieved 2006-11-17.
  3. "Auction Report". Cigar Aficionado. Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2006-11-17.
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