Maserati has been looking for a bit of a revival in recent years, and 2020 saw them unveil the car they hope will spearhead that revival. This is the Maserati MC20, the first supercar that the company has produced since the MC12 in 2004, although that was, in essence, a reworked Ferrari Enzo. Popular YouTuber and influencer Supercar Blondie has become well known for her automotive content, and she has been lucky enough to get an early look at Maserati’s new supercar. It is also the first Maserati to feature distinctive butterfly doors, something Supercar is very keen to highlight.
The First MC20 To Be Built
This is the first near-production example to be built, with the MC20 boasting 630 hp and a 0-100 mph time of just 2.9 seconds. Despite being a prototype, this car still comes with a production-ready engine, a twin-turbo V6 that is located in the middle of the car. It took over two years for the MC20 to be developed, but despite being bespoke, Maserati was keen on retaining some elements from the MC12, particularly in terms of the design. When seen side-by-side, you can definitely see the similarities between the two.
Butterfly Doors: A First For Maserti
Supercar Blondie, also known by her real name of Alex Hirschi, shows us the butterfly doors which are a first for Maserati. Moving away from the doors, Alex highlights that the rear of the car features a few design cues from the Maserati Gran Turismo, and you can then see right into the engine bay and that glorious V6. Also, the pattern on top of the engine cover is in the shape of the Maserati trident.
A Major Shift For Maserati
The MC20 marks a significant shift for the Italian company with moving the engine from the front to the middle, and it is very much all part of the company's new era and ambitions to relaunch the brand. Even the engine is groundbreaking for the company, as it is the first powertrain Maserati has produced in-house for 20 years. That Italian power is harnessed via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, with the power being sent straight to the rear-wheels and there is an option for an electronic differential. And one last thing as Alex highlights a lot in the video: this is one stunningly beautiful car.
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