The Maserati MC20 was recently introduced And he has a tough mission ahead: to succeed MC12.

In 2004, the Italian manufacturer marked its return to racing with the launch of the MC12, ending its 37-year absence. 

Between 2004 and 2010, Maserati competed in the FIA GT international prototype championship, achieving 22 victories.

Of these victories, three were in the 24 Hours of Spa race held in challenging Belgian track. In those 6 years, 14 championships were won, including constructors', teams' and drivers' titles. 

Now in 2020, the brand returns with a new racing car whose MC designation refers to Maserati Corse, which can be translated into English as Maserati racing car. 

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Maserati originated in the beautiful Italian city of Modena, and the fact that it was born there gives it a rather arduous mission. 

The Italian automaker is now part of the Stellantis Group – which was created from a merger of FCA and PSA. The intention of the new group is to give special attention to all the brands involved in this union. 

Thus, the mission of the Maserati MC20 is to usher in a new era for all brands and reclaim lost ground to competitors both on the streets and on the racetrack. 

The MC20's engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 developed by Maserati itself, capable of producing 630 horsepower and an incredible torque of 74.4 kgfm. 

This power unit also features Formula 1 technology with a dual injection system and pre-chamber combustion, allowing for extra power gains. 

Coupled to this special engine is an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. 

With all this technological equipment, the MC 20 reaches 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and can achieve an incredible top speed of 325 km/h. 

As many know, a sports car isn't just about the engine. Aerodynamics also plays a major role when it comes to performance. 

Therefore, the design and aerodynamics of the Maserati MC20 were developed and perfected through a great deal of hard work. 

The design team conducted over a thousand computer simulations in the wind tunnel of Dallara – an Italian company and construction firm. cars Competition for a wide variety of categories, including Formula 1 and IndyCar. 

With all this simulation work, the MC20 has a drag coefficient lower than 0.38, which gives it greater stability and speed loading without any kind of loss. 

In addition to its aerodynamic power, another feature of the MC20 that stands out is its high level of grip.

The model features flowing lines without any moving appendages and with a small spoiler. All of this was designed to improve downforce.

The suspension features adjustable shock absorbers, giving the vehicle excellent grip. The Maserati MC20 literally sticks to the ground. 

In a sports car, braking ability is just as important as acceleration power. Therefore, this model features Brembo brakes with 390 mm diameter carbon-ceramic discs on the front wheels and 360 mm on the rear, with double wishbones on both axles. 

Weighing 1468 kg and with a power output of 630 horsepower, this model boasts an excellent power-to-weight ratio; the exact value is 2.33 kg for each horsepower. 

This index is only possible thanks to the use of high-quality materials such as carbon fiber, known for its low weight and high resistance. 

With room for only two occupants, the MC20 is considered a coupé. The supercar is 4,660 mm long, 1,965 mm wide, 1,221 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. 

The model has two trunks: one in the front and one in the rear. Together, they offer a total capacity of only 150 liters. 

The interior of the model has an unusual minimalism for a sports car and... luxury. 

The main functions are grouped on the 10-inch multimedia center screen or on the steering wheel itself, which includes engine start and launch control buttons. 

Finally, on the console there is a rotary button whose function is to allow the selection of the five driving modes, which are: 

And as you'd expect from a Maserati, the MC20's doors open upwards!

Following the trend in the global automotive industry, in addition to the combustion-only version, the MC 20 will also be available in a hybrid version and an electric 100% version. 

According to the automaker, the future electric version It will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 310 km/h. The electric MC20 has a range of 323 kilometers. 

Maserati has not yet released any further information about the specifications of the hybrid version of the supercar. 

At this point you must be wondering: Okay, but then…What is the price of the Maserati MC 20?

As expected, this is an exclusive model for a select few. The price of the supercar was announced at a whopping US$210,000, approximately R$1.2 million. 

The automaker has already confirmed that the vehicle will be available for sale in Brazil. 

Supercars are the dream of many people, however they are vehicles intended for a rather exclusive audience. 

Furthermore, given its production details, it's not unreasonable to say that the MC20 is a racing car. Therefore, its use on city streets and even highways should be done cautiously. 

Therefore, if you're thinking about buying one, it's important to consider the need to participate in track days. After all, only on a race track will it be possible to extract the full potential of this true gem on wheels. 

And you? What did you think of the Maserati MC20? Did you like it? Didn't you like it? Would you have one in your garage? Is there another supercar model you'd like to know more about? Leave a comment for us. Your participation is very important. 

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