2000 Gran Turismo

DESCRIPTION

The Maserati A6G 2000 was a production sports car introduced in 1950 to replace the A6 1500. In its name, “2000” denoted the engine displacement in cubic centimeters, “A” stood for Alfieri, in honor of company founder Alfieri Maserati, who passed away in 1932, “6” indicated the number of cylinders, and “G” stood for ghisa, referring to the cast iron used to construct the engine blocks, although Maserati soon adopted light-alloy castings. Bore and stroke of the inline-6 engine was increased from the previous 1.5-liter model and featured a chain-driven overhead camshaft with triple carburetors, with power output between 90 and 100 hp. Chassis dimensions remained unchanged, but the rear suspension was updated. The Maserati A6G 2000 was unveiled at the 1950 Turin Motor Show with Pinin Farina coachwork. Production of the series was extremely limited: Pinin Farina built nine four-place fastback coupes, each characterized by a high waistline. Frua of Turin supplied five convertibles plus a single coupe, while Vignale also added a one-off coupe designed by Giovanni Michelotti. All 16 cars were assembled between 1950 and 1951, although the model was only replaced in Maserati’s lineup in 1954 with the introduction of the heavily revised A6G/54. Hand-built and highly exclusive, the A6G series firmly established Maserati as one of the world’s finest manufacturers of sports cars, and remains a top-tier collectible today.

SPECIFICATION

2000

Gran Turismo

Production years

1950 - 1951

Displacement

1,954

Top speed

160 - 180

KM/H

Model code

Tipo A6G

Body type

2+2 Fastback, 2-seater spyder or coupé

Design

Frua, Vignale, Pinin Farina

Number produced

1950 - 1951

Number produced

Chassis

Tubular structure with longitudinal and cross members with steel or aluminium body depending on the bodywork

Dry weight

1,100kg

Engine configuration

Straight 6, single overhead camshaft

Maximum power

90hp @ 5,500rpm (100hp with the optional 3 carburettors)

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