Maserati’s MC20 Mid-Engined Supercar Takes On Snow Drifting

Maserati continues the development of the MC20 supercar prior to commencing production later this year.

In addition to testing the car at race tracks around the world and performing hot weather tests in South Africa, Maserati is also taking it along snow-covered roads in the Valtellina valley in Italy as well as the Ghiacciodromo Livigno, a famous snow and ice circuit.

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Maserati says the cold-weather testing has been performed to evaluate engine cold starting, the low-temperature performance of its elastic components and the car’s handling on cold and low-grip asphalt surfaces. Maserati has also been conducting tests of the battery, suspension, and braking systems in the cold, as well as ensuring that the climate control system works as intended in even the harshest of environments.

Found beneath the sculpted bodywork of the MC20 is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that delivers 621 hp and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. This engine uses cutting-edge technology as it features a dual injection system and an F1-inspired pre-chamber combustion system with twin-spark plugs.

Coupled to the V6 is an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear wheels courtesy of a limited-slip differential. Maserati says it can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 2.9 seconds and will reach a 202 mph (325 km/h) top speed.

Maserati is also developing an all-electric version of the MC20 that will apparently need just 2.8 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h), max out at 193 mph (310 km/h) and travel 201 miles (323 km) on a single charge.