Maserati MC20

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merak1974

Discussion Starter · May 13, 2020

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Maserati MC20 prototype dedicated to Stirling Moss - Autoblog

Maserati wrapped an MC20 prototype in a special camouflage designed to pay homage to Stirling Moss. The mid-engined supercar is due out in late 2020.

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A nice touch... and really good to get some news from Modena!
I am sure the final car will be fantastic

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BlackMasi

· #21 · Aug 22, 2020

I am definitely giving the MC20 a chance. I'm very pleased that Maserati is venturing into this segment again, whichever assemblies they will use in the FCA group. I'm sure in the entirety of this car they have found an interesting uniqueness among all the supercars. I'm already thinking about buying one, but I'll probably wait for the Trofeo version.

The electric version does not interest me. This is a fashion trend (I think IBM once said that there will be no more than 5 mainframe systems worldwide 😂 ). No, joking aside, I am simply not a fan of electric cars with so much weight just for the fuel tank. Or could you imagine a combustion engine vehicle with a 600 liter tank? Stupidity. I'm counting on hydrogen.

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merak1974

Discussion Starter · #22 · Aug 22, 2020

DSGT said:
Looks like a Ferrari F 8 . WHY, what’s the point ? I’d rather buy a two or three year old Ferrari than this “copy cat” design any day, any time .. IMO .

The car has a 2-seats mid-engine configuration, but I do not see why that would make it a "copy cat". Surely, Ferrari does not have a monopoly on such a configuration?! I am quite sure the car will be a stunner and quite distinctly Maserati.

DSGT

· #23 · Aug 22, 2020

I dunno.. maybe when the camouflage comes off, and the artists renderings are proven to be little more than just imaginary, it’ll change my view, but I called it a copy cat because historically Maserati always had a distinct look, set aside a very few and slight similarities to some Ferraris of the same era in the 50s and 60s., whereas this one looks to me like they just took the body of an F8 and mounted it on. Hopefully, I’ll be pleasantly surprised and it’ll be distinctly Maserati , not just a Ferrari wannabe with a trident emblem on it .

BlackMasi

· #24 · Aug 22, 2020

Dan, I think your concerns are unnecessary, Maserati always had better design than Ferrari. And what was the better Ferrari Enzo? Right, the Maserati MC12. I am very confident about the MC20.

DSGT

· #25 · Aug 22, 2020

Well, let’s hope so ..

DSGT

· #26 · Aug 23, 2020

Leaving the body lines aside, and addressing the new engine : no doubt it’s an extraordinary power plant , BUT ... Aston Martin is producing cars with V12 engines this year , Ferrari is producing cars with V12s, as are BMW and Mercedes ..among others . Why the heck would Maserati even think of a V6 ?! Fuel economy ? Anyone who buys a Maserati with one of the major considerations being economy should rethink the brand, IMO. Twin turbo V8 ( at the very minimum ) is what should be in any Maserati , and especially in the MC20 , Actually, I’d love to see a V12 in there and any other Maseratis; I would definitely consider buying another one ( two or so years later after the market value plunges

), IF I was in the market for another car that is ..
But thats just me, I’m also anti electric and anti hybrid power plants in any cars. Maybe ok for 4 door sedans and SUVs . Otherwise, the more cylinders, the more petrol , the better .. and less technology ! And a real transmission with a stick shift !! The new Aston Martin will have that option. That could be my next car ; sports cars should not come with paddle shifters, no matter how much faster they are . For me it’s missing a huge fun factor of driving a car . Grumpy old man rant over

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BlackMasi

· #27 · Aug 24, 2020

V12 corresponds to a dinosaur, here a dead horse is ridden, such a thing now definitely makes no sense in modern and above all dynamic cars. I just find the decision for a V6 very special and interesting. From a dynamic point of view it's definitely the more sporty decision. And I think that's what Maserati wants, they don't want to brag about "old values", they want to build a car that is effectively very dynamic.

BlackMasi

· #28 · Aug 26, 2020

MC20 with gullwing doors! Now it is clear, Maserati brings a much more attractive McL Sport Series...

DSGT

· #29 · Aug 26, 2020

Wait, what ?? It has gull wing doors, or are you saying it’d be great if it did ? I’d love to see gull wing doors on the MC20..that might even offset my disdain of V6 engines ..

BlackMasi

· #30 · Aug 27, 2020 (Edited)

It has (with 99 percent probability).

And Dallara was involved in the development, this will be a seriously fast racing car.

merak1974

Discussion Starter · #31 · Aug 31, 2020

BlackMasi said:
It has (with 99 percent probability).

And Dallara was involved in the development, this will be a seriously fast racing car.

I didn't knew Dallara has been involved. Do you have a source on that information? Thanks.

merak1974

Discussion Starter · #32 · Aug 31, 2020

Interesting teaser

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=311524200299608

BlackMasi

· #33 · Aug 31, 2020 (Edited)

merak1974 said:
I didn't knew Dallara has been involved. Do you have a source on that information? Thanks.

From Maserati direct, had an event with them last week. It can be that we will see a white matt MC20 next week, that means I hope so...

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merak1974

Discussion Starter · #34 · Sep 8, 2020

... a leak before the official unveiling

: Breaking news: here is finally the all-new Maserati MC20!

twinspark

· #35 · Sep 8, 2020

Its really nice, its a slightly a bit too McLaren GT in the rear makes me wish they went for the 3200GT style taillight setup.

jeffb99tx

· #36 · Sep 9, 2020

I saw a photo of the engine bay and was relieved to see that they appear to have gone with a "north-south" engine layout instead of an "east-west" transverse layout like the Alfa 4C. Not that the 4C is a bad car, it's engine is just smaller and more adaptable to the transverse layout.

Jeff

merak1974

Discussion Starter · #37 · Sep 9, 2020

The car looks stunning, and the configurator is already up

: Build Your Own - Maserati USA

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merak1974

Discussion Starter · #38 · Sep 10, 2020

I think the MC20 is the model that Maserati definitely should have had in its portfolio for some time, alongside GTs and executive cars. Great it has finally arrived.

I am extremely happy to see that Maserati has developed a car with a good mix of innovation, performance, and elegance, which is very much in tune with the brand's values and history. The final product is unmistakably a Maserati. I hope it sells well, and see no reason why it should not.

It is also important that Maserati keeps its racing promise, and presents a racing version soon.

DSGT

· #39 · Sep 10, 2020

I presume the rear window louvers ( aka louvres ) are removable ?

Cynabar

· #40 · Sep 10, 2020

Just saw this video today: Maserati's back with the stunning £187,000 MC20 supercar for 2021

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