Hot on the heels of the brand’s enigmatically monikered ‘Project24’ MC20 track-only car announced last week, Maserati has today revealed the first racing version of the car, the not in any way enigmatically monikered MC20 FGT2
The car, set to make its debut in 2023 in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship features a race-tuned version of the MC20’s Nettuno 3 litre twin-turbo V6 engine with new Maserati Twin Combustion (MTC) technology, double-wishbone suspension with semi-virtual steering axis and carbon fibre monocoque.
The car is launched this week at the Spa 24 Hours, the stage on which the MC20’s ancestor the MC12 took three overall wins in 2005,06 and 08.
Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO: “We are driven by our passion, both on the road and on the track. We have a long history of world excellence in motorsport and we are extremely proud to race with the extraordinary MC20. Racing has always been Maserati’s natural habitat and now, both in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship and in the Formula E Championship, this brand is making a new start from its roots to build the future”.
Jean-Marc Finot, Senior VP, STELLANTIS Motorsport, stated: “Maserati Corse is bringing the link between Formula E factory program and our road cars with the MC20 GT2. This new step is completing the legacy and the legitimacy of Maserati in Motorsport. The MC20 is a fantastic road legal car. We are happy that our passionate customer will enjoy racing with it”.
The Maserati joins GT2 cars from Audi, Porsche and KTM with Brabham, Lamborghini and Mercedes AMG cars also in the mix.
Maserati GT2 Features and technical specifications
Vehicle
• Single-seater non-road-homologated race car
• Maserati Centro Stile design
• Width/Height (mm) 2020* x 1220*
• Dry weight to be determined in BoP
Complies with FIA race safety requirements
• FIA-homologated FT3 120 L fuel tank
• FIA-spec fire extinguisher
Engine
• Maserati Nettuno
• V6 90° twin turbo
• 3000 cc
• Power output to be determined in BoP (630-hp base engine under development)
• Maserati Twin Combustion (MTC) Twin Spark with TJI double combustion control
• Dry sump
Drive train/transmission
• 2WD 6-speed sequential racing gearbox with paddle shifters
• Racing clutch and limited-slip self-locking mechanical differential
Bodywork
• MC20 GT2 racing kit bodywork
• High-performance aerodynamics
• Multi-adjustable rear wing
• High downforce
• LED headlamps
• FIA-approved rain light
• Lexan front and side windows
Chassis
• Ultra-light carbon fibre central monocoque
• FIA-homologated safety roll cage
• 3/4 on-board air jacks
Brakes
• Racing callipers and ventilated racing brakes
• Bespoke brake cooling
Rims
• Bespoke forged 18” aluminium rims
• Centre lock system fittings
• Slick tires
Suspension
• Double-wishbone with semi-virtual steering axis
• Adjustable racing dampers
• Adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
Interiors
• Adjustable racing pedal box
• Adjustable steering column
• 6-point racing safety belt
• Multi-functional carbon-fibre steering wheel
• Rear-view camera display (optional)
• In-car camera for video recording (optional)
• Dash and data acquisition system
• Driving performance optimisation display (optional)
• Air conditioning
• Tyre pressure monitoring system (optional)
• Adjustable racing ABS and traction control
* Subject to changes during vehicle development.
