Maserati is working on an all-new sports
car and the company has released official ‘spy photos’ before actual spy
photographers got the chance. The company isn’t saying much about the
car, but they confirmed the mule is testing a new powertrain that has been
“developed and built” by Maserati. The automaker went on to say the powertrain
will lead to a new family of engines which will be exclusive to the trident
brand.
Little is known about the new engine
family, but the mule appears to be based on an enlarged version of the Alfa
Romeo 4C. That doesn’t necessarily mean Maserati is working on a mid-engine
sports car, but it’s certainly an interesting choice.
The mule will now rack up countless miles
of testing and Maserati says data acquired from this will be combined with
information gathered from driving simulators. This will then be used to help
“fine-tune and develop prototypes with final bodywork and mechanics.” Maserati was coy on
specifics, but the mule is testing the powertrain that will be used in their
all-new sports car. The company released an audio teaser earlier this month and
it will be unveiled in May of 2020.
The company hasn’t said much about the
car, but it was previously known as the Alfieri until Maserati decided to drop
that name and start referring to it as the “all-new sports car.” Besides the
mysterious internal combustion engine, the model will be offered with an
electric powertrain that has “ultra-fast” charging capabilities, a long range
and unique driving modes.
Little else is known about the car, but
Maserati previously suggested the model would ride on an aluminum space frame
platform. The EV variant was also slated to have three electric motors,
all-wheel drive and 800V battery technology like the Porsche Taycan.
