MASERATI 450S 1957 - Technical data

Engine

Maserati DOCH

Cylinders

8, V 90°

Bore x Stroke

93,8 x 81 mm.

Displacement

4477,9 cc

Cylinder head

Aluminium hemispherical combustion camber.

Compression ratio

9,5 : 1

Maximum power

400 hp. @ 7200 rpm.

Maximum torque

360 lb.-ft @ 5500 rpm.

Igntion

Twin ignition with Marelli magnets or Marelli coil ignitions.

Feeding

Free intake.

Carburettors

4 twin choke 45 mm Weber downdrafts.

Transmission

5 speed + RM,  transaxle.

Clutch

Dry multi-disc

Oil system

Forced circulation with batch and recovery pumps.

Frame

Tubular frame, high strength steel.

Front suspension

Helical springs, hydraulic Houdaille shock-absorbers.

Rear suspension

De Dion tube, hydraulic Houdaille shock-absorbers.

Brakes

Four drums, hydraulic system.

Wheel base

2400 mm.

Front track

1350 mm.

Rear track

1300 mm.

Wheels

Front: 5.00x16.
Rear: 5,50x16 - 5,70x16.

Weight

790 kg.

Max. speed

320 km/h

Notes : from 1957, double shock-absorbers.

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