Maserati 6-cylinder engine

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A6G 2.0 L I-6
250 F1 2.5 L I-6
Overview
Manufacturer Flag of Italy.svg Maserati
Production 1952 1960
Layout
Configuration L-6
Displacement 2.0–2.5 L (122.0–152.6 cu in)
Cylinder bore 72.6–84 mm (2.86–3.31 in)
Piston stroke 75–80 mm (3.0–3.1 in)
Valvetrain 24-valve, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 12:1-13.5:1
Combustion
Fuel system Carburetor/Fuel injection
Fuel type Gasoline
Cooling system Water-cooled
Output
Power output 150–290 hp (112–216 kW; 152–294 PS)
Torque output 105–211 lb⋅ft (142–286 N⋅m) [1]
Chronology
Predecessor Maserati 4-cylinder F1 engine

Maserati made two naturally-aspirated, straight-6, racing engines, designed for Formula One; between 1952 and 1960. The first engine was the 2.0-liter A6G ; in accordance with the engine regulations imposed by the FIA. Their second and last engine was the 250 F1 ; in accordance with the engine regulations imposed by the FIA for 1954. Several of these engines, or derivatives of these engines, were also used in various Maserati sports cars. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Maserati A6GCM engine

The inline 6-cylinder two-liter engine with DOHC and 12 valves, 3 two-barrel (twin choke) Weber carburetors delivered 160 hp (120 kW) to 197 hp (147 kW). It was developed by Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani.

The engine was mated to a 4-speed gearbox. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Maserati 250 F1 engine

The 250F principally used the SSG 220 bhp (@ 7400 rpm) 2.5-litre Maserati A6 straight-six engine. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

Maserati 300S sports car engine

The 3.0-liter (approx 245 bhp (183 kW) at 6200 rpm) engine used in the Maserati 300S was based on the Straight-6 design of the Maserati 250F and incorporated a lengthened stroke developed by Vittorio Bellentani to increase the capacity from the original 2.5-litres. The compression ratio was reduced from 12:1 to 9.5:1, partly due to the FIA regulations requiring the engine to be run on road car fuel. It used three Weber carburetors. [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]

Applications

Formula 1 cars

Sports cars

Reference

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