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Historical info
1934
1961
1914
Giuseppe Furmanik in a Type 4CM: World land speed record in the class 1100 at 222 kph.
The 3500 GT is the first Italian vehicle to adopt fuel injection.
1939
Production begins of the Mistral and the Quattroporte, the fastest sedan car in the world.
The Alfieri Maserati garage is founded in Bologna.
Targa Florio, Tipo 26: debut and victory of a vehicle sporting the Trident symbol on the hood, inspired by the statue of Neptune in Bologna.
Wilbur Shaw on a 8CTF wins the Indianapolis 500: Maserati is to remain the first and only Italian manufacturer to win on the legendary Indy motor speedway.
1927
1940
Emilio Maserati becomes the outright Italian champion with the Type 26.
The company moves headquarters to Modena.
1929
1947
Baconin Borzacchini in the Type V4: World land speed record over 10 km at 246 kph.
The first Granturismo is built: the A6 1500 with bodywork by Pininfarina. The A6GCS racing version debuts victoriously with Alberto Ascari on the Modena circuit.
1926
1930 Borzacchini in the Type V4: first Grand Prix victory in Tripoli.
1933 Maserati, the most prestigious European manufacturer introduces the hydraulic brake control in its racing vehicles. Giuseppe Campari in a Type 8CM wins the French Grand Prix and Tazio Nuvolari wins in Belgium and Nice.
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1954 The 250F, the single-seater which will allow the Maserati to win the Formula 1 World Championships, makes its first appearance winning in Argentina.
1963
1966 The Ghibli is presented, a coupé designed by Giugiaro.
1968 The Citrôen becomes a partner in the company and the V6 engine goes into production. The 2+2 Indy is presented.
1971 The Bora is presented, the first Maserati Granturismo with a central engine. Followed a year later by the Merak.
1973 The Khamsin, designed by Bertone, replaces the Ghibli.
1957
1975
Fangio in the 250F wins the world title. At the end of the season, Maserati officially withdraws from racing.
Citrôen leaves the company, which is then bought out by Alejandro De Tomaso.
