2008 “53barchetta” special

  • Motor: Alfa Romeo 2-litre 4 cylinder inline
  • Body Design: Re-creation of 1953 Fantuzzi design
  • Horsepower: 165 BHP
  • Numbers Built: 3 to date.
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual.
MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES


Rear suspension: De Dion located with Watts linkage (adjustable coil over shock absorbers)
Front suspension: Unequal length wishbones with adjustable coil over shock absorbers.
Brakes: Discs all round.

 

AUTOBODY CONSTRUCTION NOTES

 

Superlegerra construction. Hand formed, lightweight aluminium alloy body panels on a tubular steel frame, faithful dimensionally to the 1953 original.

 

THE 53 BARCHETTA STORY

 

53Barchetta_brand_80pxIn 1953, when Maserati upgraded the earlier A6GCS with a new aerodynamic body designed by Medardo Fantuzzi, they produced what is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful classic sports cars of the era.


The 53barchetta recreates the potent stance and muscular aerodynamic lines of the original. Each is hand built with chassis and suspension faithful to the original, plus the added benefit of 50 years advance in auto-engineering technology applied to enhance key performance and safety features.


For more information on the 53barchetta visit; http://www.53barchetta.com

 

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