1959 Maserati 5000 GT specifications

1959 Maserati 5000 GT data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerAllemano
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4597 mm 181 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1996 kg 4400 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 100 litres 22 [26.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Maserati
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.9 litre
4938 cc
(301.335 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.5 × 81 mm
3.88 × 3.19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 335 PS (330 bhp) (246 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque 447 Nm (330 ft·lb) (45.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 49.8 kW/litre
67.8 ps/litre
66.8 bhp/litre
1.1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 90.52 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system Lu fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1137.5 kPa (165 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 617.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 14 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 274 km/h (170 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
167.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
123.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
165.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.11 kg/kW
13.55 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.TrRA.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID9218
Production total
Model code
Model family AM103
RAC rating 48.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Maserati 5000 GT added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-03-16.

Maserati 5000 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4941 cm3/301.5cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1550 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4941 cm3/301.5cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
Maserati 5000 GT -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4941 cm3/301.5cuin 370 PS 365 bhp 272 kW 1450 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4941 cm3/301.5cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1700 kg
Maserati 5000 GT -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 4941 cm3/301.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4941 cm3/301.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4938 cm3/301.3cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW 1450 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4938 cm3/301.3cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW 1450 kg
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