"The trident logo of Maserati has always borne the burden of being known for its racing accomplishments. This Birdcage was the last hurrah from the storied manufacturer as it struggled to reconcile the expense of racing with profitability. Using the four-cylinder two litre from the 200S canted at 45 degrees, the Birdcage revolutionised the exterior of race cars of its era. Engine positioning also lowered ride height and the centre of gravity. Searching for rigidity and weight savings, Maserati engineer Giulio Alfieri designed the car’s latticed space frame composed of small diameter tubing, resembling a bird cage; thus the name stuck. Over the years, drivers whose names wrote racing history drove Birdcage Masis to win after win. Stirling Moss and Dan Gurney piloted a Birdcage to victory through harsh weather at the 1960 Nürburgring 1000 after overcoming an extended pit stop that set them back to fourth place. Carroll Shelby also put in wheel time in 1959 with Casner Motor Racing. The legends sang the praises of the Birdcage; give it a spin in Forza Motorsport 5 and see if you agree."—Official description[1]
The 1961 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage - abbreviated as Maserati Tipo 61 - is a rear-wheel drive classic sports car by Maserati.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 5 as part of the IGN Car Pack and in all subsequent main series titles, except Forza Horizon 5.
It is available in Forza Horizon 2 as the eighth Barn Find.
Statistics[]
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Speed 6.3 Handling 4.2
Acceleration 8.3
Launch 7.7
Braking 4.1
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C 491 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the IGN Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 1,540,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Family
Body Family: Racing Icons
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.3 Handling 4.8
Acceleration 8.4
Braking 4.6
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B 574 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 1,500,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Historic Sportscar Racing
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.3 Handling 4.8
Acceleration 8.4
Braking 4.6
Legendary
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B 574 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 950,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Vintage GT Racing
Collection Tier:
Tier 5 - Legendary (+1,700)
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 3.9 Braking 2.8
Handling 2.8
Acceleration 4.4
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B 595 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 163,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Vintage Le Mans Sportscars
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.6 Handling 6.0
Acceleration 8.1
Launch 7.2
Braking 6.9
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A 729 |
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Unlock Requirements
West of Nice. | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Racers Value: 1,540,000 CR
Speed:
Top Speed: 176.8 mph (284.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.230 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 145.9 ft (44.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 361.7 ft (110.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.82 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.85 g | ||
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Speed 6.6 Handling 6.3
Acceleration 8.0
Launch 7.1
Braking 5.7
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A 704 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 2,400,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 174.4 mph (280.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.230 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 168.2 ft (51.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 428.7 ft (130.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.81 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.79 g | ||
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Speed 7.0 Handling 5.9
Acceleration 6.3
Launch 8.0
Braking 5.7
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A 747 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 2,400,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
This vehicle has appeared as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Festival Playlist:
Series 20 (Winter) - "Snow Returns" The Trial Series 21 (Winter) - "Tip of the Iceberg" championship Series 33 (Winter) - "Tip of the Iceberg" championship Series 39 (Winter) - "Snow Showdown" The Trial Series 43 (Winter) - "Tip of the Iceberg" championship Series 47 (Winter) - "Tip of the Iceberg" championship Series 51 (Winter) - "Snow Showdown" The Trial Series 55 (Winter) - "Tip of the Iceberg" championship Series 63 (Winter) - "Snow Showdown" The Trial | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Racers
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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3.2L I6 4.5L V8 |
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1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally 3.2L I6 6.2L V8 (510 hp) |
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1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
Gallery[]
Forza Motorsport 6
Forza Horizon 2
Forza Horizon 3
(Front)
(Front)
Forza Horizon 3
(Rear)
(Rear)
Promotional[]
Forza Motorsport 5
Forza Motorsport 5
References[]
- ↑ Description - forzamotorsport.net
| Maserati | |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 8CTF |
| 1950s | 250F · 300 S · A6GCS/53 Pininfarina Berlinetta |
| 1960s | Tipo 61 Birdcage |
| 1990s | Ghibli Cup |
| 2000s | #9 MC12, #15 MC12, #35 MC12 · Maserati GranSport · Gran Turismo · MC12 (MC12 Versione Corsa) |
| 2010s | #35 MC Trofeo · Gran Turismo S (Forza Edition, Gran Turismo MC GT4) · Ghibli S · Ghibli S F&F Edition · Levante S · Quattroporte Sport GT S |