100% Maserati designed and built
Maserati returns to a stage where it has always starred, that of supercars that combine luxury and performance as part of the brand’s unique style. That supercar is the MC20, a Maserati built to stun, to storm the track, and to perform on the road.
The MC20 has been conceived and designed in Modena at the Maserati Innovation Lab and is produced at the historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant. It’s powered by a new 630 horsepower V6 Nettuno engine that delivers 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.88 seconds and a top speed of over 326 km an hour.
Virtually developed
97% of the car's development was performed virtually, using the system known as Virtual Vehicle Dynamics Development, developed by Maserati itself and based on a very complex mathematical model called Virtual Car, into which every conceivable parameter is entered.
Virtual development reduces delivery times and allows the optimal technical solution to be identified faster and with lower costs. For example, it is possible to assess 3 different shock absorber solutions and thus choose the most suitable within a short period of time.
The final tuning takes place on the track and on the Apennine mountain roads above Modena.
Refined aerodynamics
The MC20 boasts of over two thousand man-hours in the Dallara Wind Tunnel and more than a thousand CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations to produce its fluid body.
The MC20's aerodynamic design was finalized with both stylistic considerations and technical as well as performance benefits.
The body was sculpted to achieve high efficiency without interfering with the sleek, elegant bodywork. Air vents are sculpted on the bonnet and the side provide to provide the engine and intercooler with air. There are no obvious aerodynamic appendages; just a discreet rear spoiler.
Beneath, it features air ducts to ensure efficient air distribution across the radiators. Its front incorporates an elaborate system of vortex generators to increase the air flow. The door sill air ducts, located immediately in front of the rear wheels enable the necessary air flow through the engine compartment without impacting resistance. Finally, the rear of the floor includes a large diffuser to exploit the pressure differences and energise the air flow.
Thanks to all these, the MC20 generates a high aerodynamic load with an excellent drag coefficient, enabling it to reach top speeds over 326 km/h and continue to hug the ground in all conditions.
Brand new engine
Powering the MC20 is a patented, 100% Maserati engine. It benefits from the MTC (Maserati Twin Combustion) technology, the innovative combustion system developed by the brand, that has evolved from the pre-chamber technology used on Formula 1 powertrains.
Paired with the MC20’s light weight of under 1,500 kg, and thanks to its power output of 630 hp it offers best in class weight/power ratio, at 2.33 kg/hp. This light weight has been achieved without any skimping on comfort: MC20 has all the contents cars of this type must have to satisfy a sporty yet sophisticated clientele.
Transmission
The automatic transmission is an 8-speed oil-immersed Dual Clutch design with 6 power and two overdrive speeds to ensure emissions compliance.
Suspension
The very compact front suspension features a double wishbone with semi-virtual steering, two bottom links and one top link. The same semi-virtual layout is adopted on the rear suspension, one of the very few cases of this application on the market today. The use of semi-virtual suspension allows the tyre's contact patch to be kept constant while cornering, ensuring high lateral accelerations and keeping handling natural and instinctive in any situation and at any speed.
The first of three new models
Underneath the new MC20 is a monocoque, made of composite material, achieved through the partnership between Maserati and Dallara. This monocoque has been developed from the outset to underpin three types of cars to be produced in the coming years: a coupé, a convertible and a future electric version.
The monocoque’s architecture and geometry are the same for all three versions, but differ in the distribution of the carbon fibres and layers, to provide monocoques with different structural characteristics for the three different types of car. A single design embraces three versions, through changes only in the type, quantity and arrangement of the carbon fibres.
Made for each client
Each MC20 is a bespoke order, with its color, wheels, interior, and many more features that can be optioned. As such, Modena Motorsports, Inc., distributor of Maserati cars, has no standard price. It is now available for purchase and interested buyers can head to the Maserati dealership to have one built to your liking.