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! colspan=2 |'''Maserati Tipo 61'''
 
! colspan=2 |'''Maserati Tipo 61'''
 
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|Aka           ||   Maserati Birdcage
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|Aka         || Maserati ''Birdcage''
 
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|Manufacturer   ||   [[Maserati]]
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|Manufacturer || [[Maserati]]
 
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|Production     ||   1959-1961<br>16 units
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|Production   || [[1959]]-[[1961]]<br>16 units
 
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|Class         ||   [[Sports car racing|Sports racer]].
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|Class       || [[Race car]]
 
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|Body style     ||   Two-seat [[spyder]].
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|Body style   || no-door, single seater [[racecar]]
 
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|Platform       ||  
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|Platform     || [[FR layout|FR]]
 
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|Layout        ||   [[FR layout]]  
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|Chassis      || Welded tubular latticework - [[Superleggera]]
 
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|Chassis        ||   Welded tubular latticework - [[Superleggera]]  
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|Engine      || 2890.3 [[Cubic metre|cc]] [[Straight-4|inline-four]] cylinder, [[Normally aspirated]] with two Weber 48 DC03 [[carburettor]]s<br>187 [[kW]] (250 [[bhp]]) @ 6800 [[rpm]]
 
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|Engine        ||   2890.3 [[Cubic metre|cc]] [[Straight-4|inline-four]] cylinder, [[Normally aspirated]] with two Weber 48 DC03 [[carburettor]]s<br>187 [[kW]] (250 [[Horsepower#Brake horsepower (bhp)|bhp]]) @ 6800 [[rpm]] 
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|Transmission || 5 speed [[Manual gearbox|manual]]
 
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|Transmission   ||   5 speed [[Manual gearbox|manual]]
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|Suspension   || [[Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbone]] front and rear
 
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|Suspension    ||   [[Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbone]] front and rear
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|Length      ||
 
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|Height        ||  
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|Weight      || 600 [[kilogram|kg]]
 
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|Weight        ||   600kg 
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|Wheelbase    || 2200 [[millimeter|mm]]
 
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|Wheelbase      ||   2200mm 
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|Predecessor  ||  
 
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|Aka          || Birdcage
 
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|Aka            ||   Birdcage 
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|Designer    || [[Giulio Alfieri]]
 
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|Designer      ||   [[Giulio Alfieri]]
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|Related      || [[Maserati Birdcage 75th]]
 
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|Related        ||   [[Maserati Birdcage 75th]]
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|Similar      ||  
 
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The '''Maserati Tipo 61''' (commonly referred to as the '''Maserati Birdcage''') is one of the best known [[sports car racing|sports]] [[racing car]]s of the early 1960s. The car was produced between 1959 and 1961 by [[Maserati]] for racing in the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] endurance classic. It became famous for its intricate tubular [[space frame]] [[chassis]], containing about 200 [[chromium|chro]]-[[molybdenum|moly]] [[steel]] tubes welded together, hence the nickname "Birdcage".
 
  
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By recessing the windscreen base into the bodywork, Maserati was able to reduce the effect of new Le Mans rules demanding a tall windscreen.
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The '''Maserati Tipo 61''' (commonly referred to as the '''Maserati Birdcage''') is one of the best known [[sports car racing|sports]] [[racing car]]s of the early 1960s. The car was produced between 1959 and 1961 by [[Maserati]] for racing in the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] endurance classic. It became famous for its intricate tubular [[space frame]] [[chassis]], containing about 200 [[chromium|chro]]-[[molybdenum|moly]] [[steel]] tubes welded together, hence the nickname "Birdcage". This method of construction provided a more rigid and, at the same time, lighter chassis than other sports cars of the time. The [[Camoradi]] team became famous racing the Tipo 61's but, despite being faster round the track than other cars, the Birdcage was unreliable and often retired from races due to problems with the gearbox. The [[Maserati MC12]] is available only in white and blue, to serve as a tribute to the Tipo 61 and the [[Camoradi]] racing team.
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The [[Camoradi]] team became famous racing the Tipo 61's but, despite being faster round the track than other cars, the Birdcage was unreliable and often retired from races due to problems with the gearbox. The [[Maserati MC12]] is available only in white and blue, to serve as a tribute to the Tipo 61 and the Camoradi racing team.
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== Racing History  ==
 
== Racing History  ==
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The Tipo 61 was unveiled in 1959 when [[Stirling Moss]] won its first race, attracting the attention of [[Lloyd Casner|Lloyd "Lucky" Casner]]. Casner founded the [[Casner Motor Racing Division]] who raced three Tipo 61's in the [[1960 24 Hours of Le Mans]]. The Tipos never won Le Mans due to reliability issues, however in both 1960 and 1961 the Camoradi team won the [[1000 km Nürburgring]].
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The Tipo 61 was unveiled in 1959 when [[Stirling Moss]] won its first race, attracting the attention of [[Lloyd Casner|Lloyd "Lucky" Casner]]. Casner founded the [[Casner Motor Racing Division]] who raced three Tipo 61's in the [[1960 24 Hours of Le Mans]]. The Tipo's never won Le Mans due to reliability issues, however in both 1960 and 1961 the Camoradi team won the [[1000 km Nürburgring]].
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== The Birdcage Serie ==
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== The Birdcage Series ==
  
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[[Image:Maserati T61 Wheatcroft Straight.jpg|thumb|250px|right| Maserati Tipo 61]]
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[[Image:Maserati T61 Wheatcroft Straight.jpg|thumb|250px|left| Maserati Tipo 61]]
  
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In fact the Tipo 61 was the most notorious model of the serie but [[Giulio Alfieri]] designed 5 different models, all based on an intricate multitubular frame concept. All models included independant front wheels, de Dion rear axle, 4 disc brakes and 5 gear transmission.
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In fact the Tipo 61 was the most notorious model of the serie but [[Giulio Alfieri]] designed 5 different models, all based on an intricate multitubular frame concept. All models included independent front wheels, de Dion rear axle, 4 disc brakes and 5 gear transmission.
  
 
'''Tipo 60''' featured a small 2 liters 4 cylinder engine of 200hp, located in the front at a 45° angle for a weight of 570kg pushing the car at a max speed of 270km/h.
 
'''Tipo 60''' featured a small 2 liters 4 cylinder engine of 200hp, located in the front at a 45° angle for a weight of 570kg pushing the car at a max speed of 270km/h.
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'''Tipo 61''' featured a 2,9 liter 4 cylinder engine of 250hp, located in the front at a 45° angle for a weight of 600kg pushing the car at a speed of 285km/h.
 
'''Tipo 61''' featured a 2,9 liter 4 cylinder engine of 250hp, located in the front at a 45° angle for a weight of 600kg pushing the car at a speed of 285km/h.
  
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'''Tipo 63''' featured the 6 cylinder engine of 3 liters of the Formula one [[250F]] located in the center of the car at a 60° angle.
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[[Image:Maserati T61 engine bay Donington.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Maserati Tipo 61]]
  
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'''Tipo 64''' featured the 6 cylinder engine (3 liters), still in the center of the car, in an upgraded frame (more of smaller lightalloy tubes) nicknamed "Supercage".
 
  
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'''Tipo 65''' featured a V 8 cylinder engine of 5 liters delivering about 430hp pushing the car at 350km/h in a "Supercage" frame.
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'''Tipo 63''' featured the V 12 cylinder engine of 3 liters of the Formula one [[250F]] located in the center of the car at a 60° angle.
  
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'''Tipo 64''' featured the V 12 cylinder engine (3 liters), still in the center of the car, in an upgraded frame (more of smaller lightalloy tubes) nicknamed "Supercage".
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'''Tipo 65''' featured a V 8 cylinder engine of 5 liters delivering about 430hp pushing the car at 350km/h in a "Supercage" frame.
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[[File:Maserati Tipo 65.jpg|thumb|250px|left|'''Maserati Tipo 65''']]
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== Revival ==
 
== Revival ==
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Main article [[Maserati Birdcage 75th]]
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''main article'' [[Maserati Birdcage 75th]]
  
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The Maserati Birdcage 75th is a concept car to honour both the Birdcage and the 75th anniversary of [[Pininfarina]]. It features a 700bhp [[V12]] engine.
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The Maserati Birdcage 75th is a concept car to honour both the Birdcage and the 75th anniversary of [[Pininfarina]]. It features a 700 bhp [[V12]] engine.
  
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==Maserati Car Model Info and Photos==
  
  
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{{Maserati S.p.A.}}
 
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[[Category:Maserati vehicles|Tipo 61 'Birdcage']]
 
[[Category:Maserati vehicles|Tipo 61 'Birdcage']]
 
[[Category:Racing cars]]
 
[[Category:Racing cars]]
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[[Category:Prestige vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 14:04, 3 May 2010

Maserati "Birdcage"
Maserati Tipo 61
Aka Maserati Birdcage
Manufacturer Maserati
Production 1959-1961
16 units
Class Race car
Body style no-door, single seater racecar
Platform FR
Chassis Welded tubular latticework - Superleggera
Engine 2890.3 cc inline-four cylinder, Normally aspirated with two Weber 48 DC03 carburettors
187 kW (250 bhp) @ 6800 rpm
Transmission 5 speed manual
Suspension Double wishbone front and rear
Length
Width
Height
Weight 600 kg
Wheelbase 2200 mm
Predecessor
Aka Birdcage
Designer Giulio Alfieri
Related Maserati Birdcage 75th
Similar


The Maserati Tipo 61 (commonly referred to as the Maserati Birdcage) is one of the best known sports racing cars of the early 1960s. The car was produced between 1959 and 1961 by Maserati for racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance classic. It became famous for its intricate tubular space frame chassis, containing about 200 chro-moly steel tubes welded together, hence the nickname "Birdcage". This method of construction provided a more rigid and, at the same time, lighter chassis than other sports cars of the time. The Camoradi team became famous racing the Tipo 61's but, despite being faster round the track than other cars, the Birdcage was unreliable and often retired from races due to problems with the gearbox. The Maserati MC12 is available only in white and blue, to serve as a tribute to the Tipo 61 and the Camoradi racing team.


Racing History

The Tipo 61 was unveiled in 1959 when Stirling Moss won its first race, attracting the attention of Lloyd "Lucky" Casner. Casner founded the Casner Motor Racing Division who raced three Tipo 61's in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Tipo's never won Le Mans due to reliability issues, however in both 1960 and 1961 the Camoradi team won the 1000 km Nürburgring.


The Birdcage Series

Maserati Tipo 61

In fact the Tipo 61 was the most notorious model of the serie but Giulio Alfieri designed 5 different models, all based on an intricate multitubular frame concept. All models included independent front wheels, de Dion rear axle, 4 disc brakes and 5 gear transmission.

Tipo 60 featured a small 2 liters 4 cylinder engine of 200hp, located in the front at a 45° angle for a weight of 570kg pushing the car at a max speed of 270km/h.

Tipo 61 featured a 2,9 liter 4 cylinder engine of 250hp, located in the front at a 45° angle for a weight of 600kg pushing the car at a speed of 285km/h.

Maserati Tipo 61


Tipo 63 featured the V 12 cylinder engine of 3 liters of the Formula one 250F located in the center of the car at a 60° angle.

Tipo 64 featured the V 12 cylinder engine (3 liters), still in the center of the car, in an upgraded frame (more of smaller lightalloy tubes) nicknamed "Supercage".

Tipo 65 featured a V 8 cylinder engine of 5 liters delivering about 430hp pushing the car at 350km/h in a "Supercage" frame.

Maserati Tipo 65



Revival

main article Maserati Birdcage 75th

The Maserati Birdcage 75th is a concept car to honour both the Birdcage and the 75th anniversary of Pininfarina. It features a 700 bhp V12 engine.


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