In 1957, Maserati replaced its limited production A6 sports car with a model with which it intended to reach mass production, the Maserati 3500 GT, a great commercial success that was sold in a coupe and convertible version.
Maserati had on his back famous sports and racing cars like the 250F with which he was world champion. The Maserati 3500 was the first non-limited production GT that was an impressive success, selling more than 2,000 examples.
Technical characteristics
Engine: 6 cylinders in line 3.5 liters.
Transmission: 4-speed ZF manual.
Power: 230 horsepower at 5500 rpm.
Torque: 360 Newton meters.
Front brakes: Girgling disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front suspension: double wishbone with coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
Rear suspension: drive axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
Power package
Classic Italian twin cam design, alloy block and cylinder head, with cast iron pistons and wet or dry liner. The diameter of the cylinders allowed the incorporation of two spark plugs per cylinder.
Other features
The bodies of the 3500 GT were manufactured by Touring or Vignale, due to their very appropriate style and because Maserati did not have the possibility of building their own bodies, which were made of alloy and aluminum.
Maserati used the same base as its previous sports cars, but with a redesigned independent chassis built in tubular steel. Something not as complex as the racing bird cage, but more than a simple ladder chassis or perimeter structure.The 3500 GTi was introduced at the 1960 International Motor Show, and by the following year it became the first gasoline-injected Italian-produced car. It had a Lucas fuel injection system. Beginning in 1961, 3500s convertibles were released for export markets and were named the 3500 GT Spyder and Gti Spyder.
