Maserati has high expectations from the MC20, as it marks its return to the supercar arena.
In theory, it’s a very promising package. In practice, we have yet to find out whether it lives up to the hype, but we’re slowly getting there.
One of the first steps in this direction comes in the form of a short video posted by Motorsport Magazine, which after getting the chance to experience the mighty Ferrari 812 Competizione, got behind the wheel of the mid-engine Maserati at the track, demonstrating its 0 to (almost) 124 mph (0-200 km/h) performance.
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According to the Italian automaker’s official figures, the MC20 needs less than 2.9 seconds from rest to 62 mph (0-100 km/h). Keep the throttle pegged to the floor, and you will eventually see over 202 mph (325 km/h) on the speedometer.
The MC20 is powered by a new twin turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that’s believed to have strong ties to Ferrari. However, neither brand has said anything about it so far, so you may want to take it with the proverbial pinch of salt, especially since it’s billed as a “100 percent Maserati”.
Whatever the case might be, what’s important is that it delivers 621 HP (630 PS / 463 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. The engine, which features cutting-edge tech such as dual-injection system and pre-chamber combustion system with twin-spark plugs inspired by Formula 1, is connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with a limited-slip differential and rear-wheel drive. Sounds like a pretty good recipe, doesn’t it?