Maserati introduced the MC20 Cielo Spyder earlier this year and the model recently celebrated its North American debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Named after the Italian word for sky, the MC20 Cielo Spyder is a glorious two-seat roadster that features a retractable glass roof which opens and closes in just 12 seconds. Besides giving the model a coupe-like appearance, the roof has an electrochromic glass window that transitions from clear to opaque at the touch of a button thanks to Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal technology. That isn’t the only party trick as the roof doesn’t have any impact on the car’s cargo capacity.
Moving into the cabin, drivers will find a
10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a matching 10.25-inch infotainment
system. They’re joined by an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with Start and
Launch Control buttons as well as dark aluminum or carbon fiber paddle
shifters. Other highlights include matte carbon fiber trim, a wireless
smartphone charger, and a digital drive mode selector with GT, Sport, Corsa,
Wet, and ESC Off settings.
Like the coupe, the MC20 Cielo Spyder
rides on a carbon fiber monocoque and features a twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno
V6 engine. It develops an impressive 621 hp and 729 Nm of torque. The engine is paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch
transmission, which enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately three seconds before hitting a top speed in excess of 320 km/h. Furthermore, since the roadster only weighs 65 kg more
than the coupe, Maserati says the Cielo Spyder “maintains the dynamic
performance and driving pleasure” of the standard model.
