Maserati 150S

Maserati 150S
Overview
ManufacturerMaserati
Also calledTipo 53
Production1955-1957
DesignerVittorio Bellentani and Medardo Fantuzzi
Body and chassis
Body styleno-door, two-seater
LayoutFR layout
RelatedMaserati 150 GT
Maserati 200S
Powertrain
Engine1484 cc 4CF2 DOHC 16V I4
Power output140 hp (103 kW) at 7500 rpm
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,150 mm (84.6 in) (early)
  • 2,250 mm (88.6 in)
Length4,400 mm (170 in)
Width1,804 mm (71.0 in)
Height1,140 mm (45 in)
Curb weight630 kg (1,389 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMaserati 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.

  1. ^ "Il Tridente della Riscossa". maserati-alfieri.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Maserati 150S 1955". 0-100.it. Archived from the original on 2005-12-18.
  4. ^ a b Vassal, Jacques (October 2008). "Sœurs Ennemies" [Sister enemies]. Rétroviseur (in French). No. 238. Fontainebleau, France: Éditions LVA. p. 42. ISSN 0992-5007.
  5. ^ Timossi-Maserati Race boat from maserati-alfieri.co.uk (last accessed April 27, 2007)
  6. ^ Farinelli, Aldo (20 April 1955). "La regina della mostra è l'utilitaria "600"". La Stampa (in Italian). p. 5. Retrieved 12 February 2015.