The top of the range of S series trays is the 450 S, developed by G. Taddeucci for the engine and V. Colotti for the chassis and transmission, under the management of Giulio Alfieri, in 1956.
The 4.5l in-line V8 produces 400 hp at 7200 rpm and can reach 320 km / h !!

She entered the legend by winning her first race, the 12 hours of Sebring, driven by Fangio and Behra and will accumulate 23 victories in total.

This model is a reproduction of the Behra / Moss winning 450S at the Swedish GP 57.
Despite Maserati's withdrawal from competition in '57, she raced as a private team until 1964.