The Maserati MC20’s curvaceous body has
been previewed in a teaser video released by the Italian automaker over the
weekend. Stripped of all camo but shown in a dark background, the mid-engine
sports car will have the traditional grille up front, flanked by vertical
headlamps as well as two large air intakes on the sides that will keep the
power unit cool. Horizontal taillights and two central exhaust pipes are also
part of the package.
While the design promises to be stunning,
the icing on the cake will be found under the hood. As Maserati has already
confirmed, the MC20 will feature a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine which
weighs less than 220 kg and was developed using F1 tech as well as
many Ferrari and Alfa Romeo components.
The V6 produces 621 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 730 Nm of torque between 3,000 and
5,500 rpm, linked to a Getrag eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The six-cylinder unit might eventually find its way into other Maseratis, the
Trident brand hinted, while the MC20 should embrace electrification, in the
form of hybrid and zero-emission models.
The Italian sports car is understood to be
built on a carbon tub, similar to the Alfa Romeo 4C, though with bigger
proportions dictated by a longer wheelbase for enhanced cabin space and more
room behind the seats for the larger engine. Maserati’s MC20 is bound to make a
big splash in the segment when it comes out on September 9 at an event hosted
in Modena; it will also allow the brand to return to the world of racing.
