Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage 1960The complex space - frame, built from more than 200 single pieces of tube, gave maserati Tipo 60/61 his legendary nickname "Birdcage".
Behind this innovative engineering was Giulio Alfieri, the master - mind that promoted the idea of producing a space - frame of barely 30kg. Indeed, the designing of the Birdcage space - frame represents a real stroke of genius.
Wrapped up in a tight aluminium body, the Tipo 61 is powered by a 2.9 liter, four cylinder in line engine which generates 250 hp on the road. Only 23 units of the Tipo 60/61 were made from 1959 through 1961. The white model painted with blue lengthwise stripes, is based on the championship car of Lucky Casner's Camorodi Team. It exemplifies the art of high end model car manufacturing. Not only is the space frame clearly visible in the area of the windshield, but many other details are also faithfully replicated to provide a feast for the eyes. Explore the fastest "cage" of all times!
Technical Data of the Original Vehicle:
- Four cylinder in line engine 45º sloped to the right
- Displacement: 2.890 ccm
- Maximum output: 250 hp @ 6.800 rpm
- Top Speed: 285 km/h
- Wheel Base: 2.200 mm
- Total Length: 3.800 mm
- Single Wheel suspension in the front:
- De Dion rear axle with cross installed compound spring
- Total weight: approx. 600kg
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