We’ve only recently published our article on the Maserati Project 24, a track-only, not street-legal supercar based on the MC20, but today we’ve got another interesting news, Maserati will also build the MC20 GT2, a true racecar available to teams or individual clients for the 2023 Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship, the new MC20 GT2 could be considered as a successor to the impressive MC12 racecars that took several victories in FIA GT Championships from 2004 to 2010.
Specifically, to highlight the link between the MC12 and MC20, at the 24 Hours of Spa – won three times by the MC12 (in 2005, 2006 and 2008) – Maserati is ushering in the new Maserati Corse era with an experience dedicated to the glorious milestones in its sporting history. In the words of Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO: “We are driven by our passion, both on the road and on the track. We have a long history of world excellence in motorsport and we are extremely proud to race with the extraordinary MC20. Racing has always been Maserati’s natural habitat and now, both in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship and in the Formula E Championship, this brand is making a new start from its roots to build the future”.
Jean-Marc Finot, Senior VP, STELLANTIS Motorsport, stated: “Maserati Corse is bringing the link between Formula E factory program and our road cars with the MC20 GT2. This new step is completing the legacy and the legitimacy of Maserati in Motorsport. The MC20 is a fantastic road-legal car. We are happy that our passionate customer will enjoy racing with it”.
Maserati GT2 – Features and technical specifications
Vehicle
- Single-seater non-road-homologated race car
- Maserati Centro Stile design
- Width/Height (mm) 2020* x 1220*
- Dry weight to be determined in BoP
Complies with FIA race safety requirements
- FIA-homologated FT3 120 L fuel tank
- FIA-spec fire extinguisher
Engine
- Maserati Nettuno
- V6 90° twin turbo
- 3000 cc
- Power output to be determined in BoP (630-hp base engine under development)
- Maserati Twin Combustion (MTC) Twin Spark with TJI double combustion control
- Dry sump
Drive train/transmission
- 2WD 6-speed sequential racing gearbox with paddle shifters
- Racing clutch and limited-slip self-locking mechanical differential
Bodywork
- MC20 GT2 racing kit bodywork
- High-performance aerodynamics
- Multi-adjustable rear wing
- High downforce
- LED headlamps
- FIA-approved rain light
- Lexan front and side windows
Chassis
- Ultra-light carbon fibre central monocoque
- FIA-homologated safety roll cage
- 3/4 on-board air jacks
Brakes
- Racing calipers and ventilated racing brakes
- Bespoke brake cooling
Rims
- Bespoke forged 18” aluminum rims
- Centre lock system fittings
- Slick tires
Suspension
- Double-wishbone with the semi-virtual steering axis
- Adjustable racing dampers
- Adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
Interiors
- Adjustable racing pedal box
- Adjustable steering column
- 6-point racing safety belt
- Multi-functional carbon-fiber steering wheel
- Rear-view camera display (optional)
- In-car camera for video recording (optional)
- Dash and data acquisition system
- Driving performance optimization display (optional)
- Air conditioning
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (optional)
- Adjustable racing ABS and traction control
* Subject to changes during vehicle development.
