Maserati Tipo 151

Maserati Tipo 151
Maserati Tipo 151
Overview
Manufacturer	Maserati
Production	1962
Assembly	Italy: Modena
Designer	Giulio Alfieri (original design); Piero Drogo (Tipo 151 003);
Body and chassis
Class	Racing car
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L V8; 4.9 L V8;
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,350 mm (92.5 in)
Curb weight	975 kg (2,150 lb) (151 006); 973 kg (2,145 lb) (151 004); 981 kg (2,163 lb) (151 002);
Chronology
Predecessor	Maserati Birdcage

The Maserati Tipo 151 is a racing car manufactured by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati for the 1962 LeMans season to compete in the experimental GT car class. Three cars were built in total, one for Johnny Simone of Maserati France (151 002) with a red exterior colour and white tri-stripes whilst two were built for Briggs Cunningham (151 004 and 151 006) for his racing team. These cars had a white body with two blue stripes.