Built to compete in the one-make Grantrofeo Barchetta The Maserati Barchetta was designed by Carlo Gaino of the Italian Synthesis Design, and manufactured at the De Tomaso factory. I believe 15 examples in total were built between 1991 and 92. Powered by a 316 bhp 1996cc V6 Biturbo engine it gave the car a top speed of about 180 mph. The Grantrofeo race series comprised 16 races, mainly held in Italy.
Photos and Story by Jonathan Sharp
The racing this year at Silverstone (July 29-31) was great, especially the Can-Am and Historic sports car races, both of which were won by V12-engined Matra sports cars, driven on each occasion by Rob Hall. For a change of scene and photographic view point I decided to stand on the outside of copse corner for the Masters F1 race rather on the inside as in previous years. I know it is an over-used adjective but the F1 cars really do corner as if on rails, especially the Williams FW07C of race winner Nick Padmore. I can only imagine what a current F1 car corners like. [Read more…] about Silverstone Classic Part 2