The Maserati 450S is a racing car made by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati for participating in FIA's endurance World Sportscar Championship racing. A total of nine were made.
1957 Maserati 450S at Palm Springs 2010
The 4.5 litre V8 engine of the 450S was the largest racing engine developed by Maserati
Carroll Shelby standing next to a Maserati 450S that he raced in 1957
A 450S was converted to a coupe designed by Frank Costin with the body built by Zagato
Maserati S.p.A. is an Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer. Established on 1 December 1914 in Bologna, Italy, the company's headquarters are now in Modena, and its emblem is a trident. The company has been owned by Stellantis since 2021. Maserati was initially associated with Ferrari. In May 2014, due to ambitious plans and product launches, Maserati sold a record of over 3,000 cars in one month. This caused them to increase production of the Quattroporte and Ghibli models. In addition to the Ghibli and Quattroporte, Maserati offers the Maserati GranTurismo and two SUV models, the Maserati Levante and the Maserati Grecale. Maserati has placed a yearly production output cap at 75,000 vehicles globally.
Headquarters in Modena, Italy
Ettore, Bindo, Ernesto, and Alfieri Maserati
Piazza Maggiore's Neptune and his trident
Juan-Manuel Fangio driving a Maserati 250F
