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Conquering the total […]","datePublished":"2019-06-27","dateModified":"2019-06-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Maserati-Tipo-4CL-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Maserati-Tipo-4CL-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/maserati-tipo-4cl\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":415,"keywords":["Maserati","Maserati Tipo 6CM","Tipo 6CM"],"articleBody":"Maserati hails 80th anniversary of Tipo 6CM’s victory at Targa FlorioSupercar brand Maserati has been in a reflective, nostalgic mood this month as it paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of a great achievement at the wheel of the Maserati Tipo 6CM.On May 14th 1939, Luigi ‘Gigi’ Villoresi took thehelm of the single-seater racer at the Parco della Favorita circuit in theSicilian capital Palermo and covered the race’s 40 laps in just 1:40.15.4.Conquering the total 228km at that speed during the very early years of motor racing was certainly some feat – but the accolades didn’t end there.Second and third places were won by Piero Taruffi and GuidoFranco Barbieri respectively, both of whom were also behind the wheel ofMaserati Tipo 6CM cars.This made for an historic year for Maserati, helping it to confirm its position as the undisputed champion of the Sicilian track, having already dominated the 1937 and 1938 editions by taking all three top positions in both years.Luigi Villoresi also finished first in the 1940 race drivinga Maserati Tipo 4CL, although this run of success was then interrupted by theSecond World War and an understandable hiatus in racing competitions.The Targo Florio is one of the world’s oldest motor races, having been founded by its namesake in 1906. A total of 62 editions took place between 1906 and 1977, with the competition among the most prestigious in the world for automotive manufacturers.It also helped the Maserati Tipo 6CM rise to a position asone of the best-loved racers ever, as well as one of the most groundbreaking.Its success was powered by a new engine featuring a straight six cylinders cast in the same block as the head and arranged in pairs on the same electron crankcase for maximum performance.Its chassis also marked a major leap forward in car design,thanks to innovative front suspension on a ladder frame that proved to offer amajor advantage over the vehicle’s English and French counterparts.Another clever feature was the type of suspension itself, which consisted of torsion bar springs that could be adjusted depending on the type of circuit the vehicle was racing on.Some 27 Maserati Tipo 6CMs were built in the 1930s and thecar still holds the record for the most edition wins at the Targa Florio.And if you’re feeling nostalgic like Maserati, you can seethe 1939 race winner restored to its former glory as part of the PaniniCollection in Modena."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Maserati celebrating 80th anniversary of Tipo 6CM’s victory","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/maserati-tipo-4cl\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]