1955-1959 Maserati 300S
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The Low Down
In the mid-1950s Maserati was well-known for its fast 1500cc and 2000cc sports-racing cars for privateers, but lacked a big-capacity machine to take overall honours from Jaguar, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and, of course&hellip...
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Simon Says
“The two-seater equivalent of the 250F, where everything comes together in perfect harmony. Makes bad drivers look good and good ones look great: Maserati’s ultimate sports-racer”
Information
| Years built: | 1955-1959 |
| Make: | Maserati |
| Model: | 300S |
| Coachbuilder: | Fantuzzi |
| Body: | Open |
| Engine Size: | 2991cc DOHC straight-six |
| Bhp: | 280 |
| 0-60 secs: | 5.5 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 160 mph |
| Category: | Sports-Racing |
| Event Eligibility: | Colorado Grand | Goodwood Revival | Le Mans Classic | Mille Miglia | Pebble Beach Concours | Villa d'Este |
Did You Know?
Benoit Musy took delivery of a new 300S in 1955 and contested 11 FIA European Sports car Championship races. He won five and finished on the podium in the others, then sent his car back to the fact...
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