Maserati MC20 Captured by SlashGear Playing in The Snow Evokes its Primo Potency, All-Climate Capability

Snapshots of our famed MC20 prototype have popped up around the web up that show it cruising around supremely in Milan, and all of us here at Jim Butler Maserati of St Louis think that it appears most at home in its gorgeous nation of origin. This newest Maserati is now smack-dab in the middle of cold-weather trials in Valtellina at the Ghicciodromo Livigno, the most famous snow and ice circuit in Italy, and the staff of Slashgear offered up the visual proof for fans to enjoy. 

At first glance, many of you eagerly waiting to get your hands on this futuristic and sleek performance car wonder what a rear-wheel-drive number is doing on the ice. It’s not just the red-hot footage that you get of the car prancing around in style, there’s also a hard-core evaluation underway to allow Maserati to pinpoint techniques for cold engine starting, the performance of numerous parts, and suspension tuning against slippery-lower grip surfaces. The MC20 looks fiery and from a carbon-inspired futuristic dream, adding a perfect visual contrast to the snowy white location. It boasts a brand-new, rear-mounted 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 621 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. 

Aptly named with affection to the title of “Nettuno”, the new engine works fiercely and tirelessly to produce 207.6 horsepower per liter, officially allowing for its place in the auto world as one of the most potent engines in a modern car. It can spin at 8,000 rpm, and sports direct gasoline injection, double-overhead cams with 24 valves, two spark plugs for each cylinder, and an amazing innovative passive pre-chamber ignition system derived from a Formula 1 engine. This massive and meticulously-created machine boasts a top speed of 202 mph and gets to 60 mph in under 2.9 seconds. 

Every single detail has been scrutinized regarding the MC20’s weight, as a carbon-fiber monocoque frame and carbon-fiber body panels help massively with a resulting weight of under 3.300 lbs and an astonishing power-to-weight ratio of 5.3 lbs/hp. An all-electric model will be available next year, and you’ll be able to select from either coupe or convertible body styles near the end of this year. It’s very exciting to be situated awaiting the official release of this model that Car and Driver claims will “undoubtedly herald a renaissance”.  

The “20” marks the year and the “MC” stands for “Maserati Corse”, bearing along with it the exciting confirmation that our brand will return to grand spectacle motorsports with this car. Chief engineer Luigi Sciaretta has officially confirmed that the MC20’s EV version will direct power to all four wheels, and be even faster than the gas model. The very elegant exterior design completed by boss Klaus Busse puts polycarbonate engine cover louvers directly to work releasing hot air and achieving an incredibly wicked appearance. Stay tuned here to check up on specifics regarding important dates, and all of the other ways the MC20 is poised to scorch through the thrilling supercar universe.  

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