Maserati has revealed the first pictures of its production-ready MC20 GT2, set for competition later this season. The first car was shaken down at the Autodromo Varano de’ Melegari close to Parma ahead of a planned unveiling of the car at the end of June in Belgium, at the 24 Hours of Spa.
Conceived and designed by Maserati engineering in tandem with the Centro Stile Maserati, the Maserati GT2 inherits the 463kW/630CV Nettuno V6 engine from the road-going Maserati MC20.
Technical specifications include the all-new patented MTC (Maserati Twin Combustion) technology based on F1 engines, an ultra-light carbon fibre central monocoque and lightweight full composite bodywork.
The car has quick-release removable bodywork.
The power steering is full-electric. All suspension components of the car are specific racing components – there will be adjustable shock absorbers and adjustable anti-roll bars in both the front and rear.
The powertrain features a 6-speed sequential racing gearbox and steering wheel paddle shift with an electrical rotary gearshift actuator.
“The first few days are always quite unique, even more so for me when I was fortunate enough to bring Maserati to success at the GT1 World Championships, where I won four titles,” says Andrea Bertolini, Maserati test driver.
“We are now about to get back on track with yet another wonderful car. We’ve done lots of trial runs and early feedback is positive. Getting back behind the wheel of a GT was really exciting, and I could see everyone involved was very enthusiastic and motivated. We’ve focused on developing a product that not only stands up to its competitors but is also an ideal car for our gentleman drivers in terms of handling, comfort and performance.
“We want them to experience a unique feeling in this car. In the last few months, we’ve been working intensively in the simulator, courtesy of the commitment of a fantastic team. I’d like to thank them, and the most positive aspect is that to follow these first few days, we’re making it all a reality is to the very greatest extent. We have an intense series of test days ahead of us, to get us ready to get back on track.”
