Maserati A6
Maserati's first dedicated road car, featuring elegant Pinin Farina coachwork and a race-derived straight-six.
- Power
- 65 bhp
- Top speed
- 93 mph
- Est. value
- $500k–$850k
About the Maserati A6
The A6 1500, also known as the Pinin Farina Berlinetta, marked Maserati's transition from a pure racing constructor to a manufacturer of road-going grand tourers. It debuted at the 1947 Geneva Motor Show, featuring a sophisticated tubular chassis and an overhead-camshaft engine derived from the pre-war 6CM racer. Most examples were bodied by Pinin Farina, showcasing a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette with innovative hidden headlamps on the earliest prototypes. While not a powerhouse, its lightweight construction and balanced handling established the blueprint for the Italian GTs that would follow.
Maserati A6 specs
The Maserati A6 produces 65 bhp (48 kW). It has a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h).
| Make | Maserati |
|---|---|
| Model | A6 |
| Trim | 1500 |
| Years | 1947–1950 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 61 built |
| Engine | 1.5-litre inline-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,488 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 65 bhp (48 kW) at 4,700 rpm |
| Top speed | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 950 kg (2,094 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 68 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Maserati A6 worth?
A typical Maserati A6 is estimated to be worth $500,000 – $850,000 (about £373,000 – £634,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Maserati A6 rarity in CarSpot
The Maserati A6 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Maserati A6 fun facts
- The 'A' in the name stands for Alfieri Maserati, while the '6' denotes the number of cylinders in the engine.
- The first prototype featured pop-up headlights, a radical design choice for 1947, though most production cars used fixed units.
- It was the last Maserati project developed under the technical guidance of the founding Maserati brothers before their departure from the firm.