The 2023 Maserati MC20 Coupe and MC20 Cielo Convertible mark a long-awaited return to form for an enduring legacy. True petrol heads worldwide have not been able to enjoy a ground-up mid-engine supercar in more than 50 years! The Motor Trend team remarked that the MC20 Cielo is “very stunning with the roof up or down.” They also were very enthusiastic about its purity of form and aerodynamic function.
Our sales and service experts here at Jim Butler Maserati of St. Louis have not seen many examples of clean classical designs lately on the market. This pair looks very sleek and sophisticated without projecting an intense, in-your-face attitude. The launch-control button on the steering wheel immediately lets you know that you are in the presence of supercar greatness. Editorial operations director Mike Floyd claimed the car effortlessly won the program’s best-dressed award.
The Cielo’s Performance and Handling
The power and delivery characteristics of the twin-turbo V6 can compete with a Ferrari or Lamborghini on the road. The transmission provided an incredibly smooth and on-point shift regimen, and Sport mode provided the snappiest on-limit handling. The weight management is closely related to how much bite the front end has. The brake pedal is stiff, and the steering wheel is light. It is ideal for the speeds at which the car is fun to drive. The TopGear staff remarked it as a “car with lots of talents and dimensions: it’s quick, engaging, and friendly.”
They claimed that too many of its rivals are so fast and stiffly suspended that they can pose a bit of frustration during a session on the open road. The MC20 Cielo was relaxed and very comfortable at normal speeds. It is also an all-out blast when you have a chance to open things up for fun. A convertible version makes good sense, and it widens the scope while providing a chance to enjoy the passing scenery.
The MC20 Cielo: Innovative Features
The electrochromic glass roof switches between near-opaque and clear with a touch of a button in the screen menus. The powertrain is a 90-degree V-angle with two turbos and boasts an 11-to-one compression ratio. The Cielo’s carbon construction comes in handy for drives where the roof is off, and the car’s handling maintains rigidity. The group claims it doesn’t feel like a take-out food container when things on the road get a bit bumpy!
The rear downforce consistently fares well at staying intact, and the drag reduction and cooling are top-notch. The upper colored panels evoke a very classical sense of aesthetic beauty. This is where some of the car’s unique character shines through and is great at not being too flashy. It does not feel like a “serious race car” in all ways, offering very tight traction on the way out of tight bends. When you approach the higher side of speed limits, it feels perfectly engaging.
The final verdict from this test drive was that you can use this car for a recreational blast and make your heart sing or enjoy the slow-burn pleasure of a long tour. The InsideHook.com blogging team admitted that they gravitated towards open-roof beauties like this due to their fascination with the 50-year-old “Speed Racer” TV show. Both versions will dash from a complete stop to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph!
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