| Maserati 150S | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Maserati |
| Also called | Tipo 53 |
| Production | 1955-1957 |
| Designer | Vittorio Bellentani and Medardo Fantuzzi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | no-door, two-seater |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Maserati 150 GT Maserati 200S |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1484 cc 4CF2 DOHC 16V I4 |
| Power output | 140 hp (103 kW) at 7500 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
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| Length | 4,400 mm (170 in) |
| Width | 1,804 mm (71.0 in) |
| Height | 1,140 mm (45 in) |
| Curb weight | 630 kg (1,389 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Maserati A6GCS |
Maserati 150S is a racing car made by Maserati of Italy alongside the Maserati 200S, to take over for the aging Maserati A6GCS racing variants. Depending on the source, between twenty-four and twenty-seven examples were built,[1][2] and one additional street-going car, called the Maserati 150 GT.
The project Tipo 53 was designed by Vittorio Bellentani in 1953 and utilized the 4CF2 1484.1 cc engine, fitted with twin Weber 45 DCO3 carburetors and producing 140 hp (103 kW) at 7500 rpm.[3][4] The engine was developed from Alberto Massimino's earlier two-liter version, created to offer a simpler design suitable for private competitors in Formula 2 racing.[4] The 1.5-liter version underwent initial testing in a racing boat belonging to Liborio Guidotti in 1954–1955.[5] Maserati unveiled the 150S at the April 1955 Turin Motor Show;[6] the final example was completed in January 1957.
- ^ "Il Tridente della Riscossa". maserati-alfieri.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
- ^ Tabucchi, Maurizio (2003). Maserati: The Grand Prix, Sports and GT cars model by model, 1926-2003. Milano: Giorgio Nada Editore s.r.l. p. 197. ISBN 8879112600.
- ^ "Maserati 150S 1955". 0-100.it. Archived from the original on 2005-12-18.
- ^ a b Vassal, Jacques (October 2008). "Sœurs Ennemies" [Sister enemies]. Rétroviseur (in French). No. 238. Fontainebleau, France: Éditions LVA. p. 42. ISSN 0992-5007.
- ^ Timossi-Maserati Race boat from maserati-alfieri.co.uk (last accessed April 27, 2007)
- ^ Farinelli, Aldo (20 April 1955). "La regina della mostra è l'utilitaria "600"". La Stampa (in Italian). p. 5. Retrieved 12 February 2015.