Tipo 8C 2800
Final evolution of the original Maserati Tipo 26 to compete against the latest Alfa Romeo 8C Monza and Tipo A as well as against the T 51 Bugatti. It was fitted with a Tipo 26M engine with its cylinders bored out by 4 mm to arrive at its limit of 2.8 litres and produced 205 bhp at 5,500 rpm. Developed in close collaboration with carburettor maker Edoardo Weber of Bologna. The compact, low-line body ensured improved aerodynamics. Top speed was between 210 and 230 km/h (130 to 143 mph). Of the 14 Tipo 26Ms (or 8C 2500s) made, at least four received the 2.8-litre engine and re-body, transforming them into 8C 2800s.
Technical data
| 0-60 mph | |
| Bodywork | aluminium-bodied two-seater racing car |
| Bore and stroke | 69x94 mm |
| Brakes | drum brakes, mechanical |
| Brakes front | |
| Brakes rear | |
| Chassis | ladder frame, with two longitudinal steel girders and cross members |
| Compression ratio | 5.5:1 |
| Cooling system | water-cooled, centrifugal pump |
| Displacements (unitary) | |
| Dry weight | 1,808 lbs (820 kg) |
| Engine | in-line 8 |
| Engine weight | |
| First race | |
| Front Tyres | |
| Front suspension | leaf springs and friction dampers |
| Front track | |
| Fuel & lubricant | |
| Fuel feed | Roots supercharger, a single Weber ASS carburettor mounted ahead of the supercharger |
| Fuel tank | 28.60 Imp. gall. (130 litres) |
| Gear ratios | |
| Height | 47.64 in. (1,210 mm) |
| Ignition | single-plug, Scintilla magneto |
| Kerb weight | |
| Length | 151.18 in. (3,840 mm) |
| Length-Width-Height | |
| Lubrication | dual oil pumps (pressure and scavenge) |
| Maximum power | 205 bhp at 5,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | |
| Model | Tipo 8C 2800 |
| One mile | |
| Production dates | 1931-1932 |
| Production start | 1930 |
| Quarter mile | |
| Rear Tyres | |
| Rear suspension | leaf springs and friction dampers |
| Rear track | |
| Reduction | |
| Steering | worm and sector |
| Timing gear | two valves per cylinder set in a 90°V, twin overhead camshafts |
| Top speed | 130-143 mph (210-230 km/h) |
| Total displacement | 2,811.9 cc |
| Transmission | 4-speed + reverse |
| Tyres | fr/rear 5.50x19 Dunlop |
| Weight distribution | |
| Wheelbase | 108.27 in. (2,750 mm) |
| Wheels | wire wheels, front 3.00x18, rear 3.25x18 |
| Width | 61.61 in. (1,565 mm) |