| Photo by kind permission of Maserati SpA |
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1930 - Achille Varzi celebrates his victory in the Spanish GP. In the centre of the photo, wearing white overalls, stands a contented Alfieri Maserati. |
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| Tipo 26M |
| Years of construction 1930-1932 |
| Two-seater race car |
| 2½-litre 8-cyl in line |
| Two overhead camshafts with two valves per cylinder |
| Engine cubic capacity - 2495cc |
| Bore 65 mm x Stroke 94 mm |
| Compression ratio - 5.5:1 |
| Induction by Roots supercharger via Weber ASS carburettor |
| Power output - 185 bhp @ 5600 rpm |
| Weight - 820 kg |
| Top speed - 230 kph |
| 14 models (26M & 26M Sport) constructed |
| 5 cars exported to the UK between 1930 and 1931 |
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