| Maserati Tipo 26B | |
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_(15049397802).jpg) 1928 Maserati Tipo 26B Monoposto (chassis no. 33/2515) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Maserati |
| Production | 1927-1930[1] |
| Assembly | Bologna,Italy |
| Designer | Alfieri Maserati |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Race car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Tipo 26B MM |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0litresuperchargedI8 |
| Transmission | 4-speedmanual[2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104 in) (2,580 mm (102 in) since 1928)[2] |
| Curb weight | 720-780kg |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Maserati Tipo 26 |
| Successor | Maserati Tipo 26M Maserati Tipo V4 |
TheMaserati Tipo 26B orMaserati Tipo 26B Monoposto was aracing car built by Italian manufacturerMaserati between 1927 and 1930, in a total of six examples and one additional engine.[2]
It was closely derived from theTipo 26 with the same steelladder-type frame and a similar aluminum two-seater bodywork.[2] The main difference was in thestraight-eight engine being enlarged to 2 litres, otherwise it still featured a crankshaft-drivenRoots supercharger, twin gear-drivenoverhead camshafts anddry sump lubrication.[2] TheTipo 26's 1492.9 cc engine had itsbore and stroke upped by 2 and 16 mm, respectively, increasing displacement to 1980.5 cc. The engine's dimensions were now 62 by 82 mm. Two engines were bored out further, to 2.1 litres.[1]
The Tipo 26B was conceived primarily foropen road racing since its engine didn't comply with the 1926-1927Grand Prix formula which required a maximum displacement of 1.5 litres.
At its debut race in the 1927Targa Florio the Maserati Tipo 26B driven byAlfieri Maserati finished third overall.[3]
A Tipo 26B was classified 12th in the1930 Indianapolis 500 race, driven byLetterio Cucinotta ofMessina.[1]
For the 1928Mille Miglia endurance race, a new chassis received the same treatment as theTipo 26 MM being fitted with aroadster body. The coachwork featuredcycle wings,running boards, doors, headlights, a small windshield, a folding canvas top and two spare wheels mounted on the tail. Under the hood the engine was the same as found in the Tipo 26B. Three other chassis were built between 1929 and 1930. Those cars were known asTipo 26B MM.[2][4]
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