Styled by Pininfarina the Maserati A6 GCS was visually stunning, but it was so much more underneath.
Within the skin of this car is a race-bred chassis, built by Gilco. Developed initially for Formula 2 the A6 could rev an impressive 7300 revolutions per minute and produce 170 break horse power.
The Maserati A6GCS/53 was manufactured between 1953 and 1955. 52 were built.
Technical specifications Maserati A6 GCS
Engine
| Type – Construction Number | A6 GCS/53 |
| Type | Vertical inline 6 |
| Bore x Stroke | 76.5 x 72.0 |
| Displacement | 1985.6cc |
| Compression Ratio | 8,75:1 |
| Cooling | water-cooled |
| Layout | D.O.H.C. |
| Number of Valves | 2 |
| Ignition | 2 distributors or Magnetos |
| Number of Carburetors | 3 |
| Type of Carburetors | 40 DCO/A3 |
| Bhp @ rpm | 170 Bhp @ 7300rpm |
| Lubrication | forced with pressure and scavenger pumps |
| Cylinder block & crankcase | alloy |
Drive Train
| Clutch | Dry multidisc |
| Transmission – Number of Gears | 4-Speed & reverse |
Chassis
| Frame | tubular with longitudinal and coss members |
| Wheelbase in mm | 2310 |
| Track front in mm | 1335 |
| Track rear in mm | 1220 |
| Suspension front | Coil springs |
| Suspension rear | leaf springs |
| Shocks | Houdaille |
| Brakes | hydraulic drums |
| Wheels | 4.50X16 Borrani |
| Tires front | 6.00X16 Pirelli |
| Tires rear | 6.00X16 Pirelli |
General
| Bodybuilder Spyder | Fantuzzi |
| Bodybuilder Coupe | Pinin Farina |
| Lenght Overall in mm | 3840 |
| Width in mm | 1530 |
| Height in mm | 860 |
| Tank capacity | 115 l |
| Weight | 830 kg |
| Top speed | 146 MPH (235 KPH) |
