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Maserati MC20

Maserati telah mengumumkan kemunculan versi elektrik kereta sport MC20-nya, yang diberi nama MC20 Folgore, sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha jenama tersebut ke arah elektrifikasi. Walaupun asalnya dirancang untuk dilancarkan pada tahun 2022, varian elektrik ini kini akan muncul di pasaran pada tahun 2025. Walaupun ada kelewatan, Maserati bertujuan untuk memberi impak yang ketara dengan EV sporty ini, menunjukkan dedikasi mereka terhadap kenderaan elektrik yang berprestasi tinggi.

Walaupun gambar-gambar MC20 Folgore belum lagi didedahkan, dijangkakan ia akan menyerupai versi petrol dengan perbezaan yang mencolok seperti port caj dan ketiadaan ekzos di bahagian belakang. Penyesuaian aerodinamik juga mungkin akan dimasukkan untuk meningkatkan prestasinya.

Transformasi utama terletak pada kuasanya, menampilkan susunan tiga motor yang mampu menghasilkan lebih daripada 700hp. Kuasa elektrik ini dijangka memecut kereta dari 0-100km/j dalam masa dua saat sahaja, peningkatan yang ketara berbanding enjin petrol twin-turbo 3.0 liter Nettuno V-6 dalam MC20 semasa ini. Maserati merancang untuk menambah hanya 99kg kepada berat kereta walaupun peningkatan kuasa.

MC20 Folgore merupakan sebahagian daripada strategi elektrifikasi yang lebih luas oleh Maserati, yang merangkumi model GranCabrio Folgore yang akan dilancarkan pada akhir tahun ini. Selain itu, model crossover elektrik baru dijadualkan untuk tahun 2027, dengan versi elektrik Quattroporte dijangkakan pada tahun 2028.

Pada Oktober tahun lalu, Maserati memperkenalkan MC20 Cielo ke pasaran Malaysia. MC20 Cielo membuat penampilan global pada tahun 2022 dan berharga RM1,228,000.00 sebelum cukai tempatan dan duti, pilihan penyesuaian, dan insurans.

Maserati has announced the debut of the electric version of its MC20 sportscar, named the MC20 Folgore, as part of the brand’s intensified push towards electrification. Originally slated for a 2022 release, the electric variant will now hit the market in 2025. Despite the delay, Maserati aims to make a significant impact with the sporty EV, showcasing its commitment to sustainable and high-performance electric vehicles.

While images of the MC20 Folgore are yet to be released, it is expected to closely resemble its petrol-powered counterpart with distinctive differences like a charging port and the absence of exhaust at the rear. Aerodynamic tweaks may also be incorporated to enhance efficiency.

MC20 Notte

The primary transformation lies in the powertrain, featuring a tri-motor setup capable of producing over 700hp. This electric powerhouse is anticipated to accelerate the car from 0- 100km/h in just two seconds, a notable improvement over the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre Nettuno V-6 in the current MC20. Maserati envisions adding only around 99kg to the car’s weight despite the increased potency.

The MC20 Folgore is part of Maserati’s broader electrification strategy, which includes the upcoming GranCabrio Folgore set to be released later this year. Additionally, a new electric crossover model is slated for 2027, with an electric version of the Quattroporte expected in 2028.

Closer to home, back in October of last year, Maserati introduced the MC20 Cielo to the Malaysian market. The MC20 Cielo made its global debut in 2022 and is priced at RM1,228,000.00 before local duties and taxes, customisation options, and insurance.

Back in 2022, Maserati revealed the Project24 as a concept. Later on, we got to know that it was renamed to MCXtrema and we got to see photos of what this Trident badge-bearing monster would look like and we were not disappointed at all.

Taking inspiration from the Maserati MC20, the confidently named MCXtrema has been envisioned as a modern heir to the iconic Maserati MC12 racing car from the early 2000s. The fiercely styled, Italian-crafted high-performance car makes its entrance boasting a significantly revamped design and substantially enhanced foundation compared to the standard MC20. These modifications are so extensive that only a minimal trace of the original car’s structure remains.

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When it was first unveiled as a project back in 2022, Maserati named it the Project24. Now, as a remembrance of the Maserati MC20, the Project24 gets the name MCXtrema.

It first appeared as a set of drawings showing a significantly altered MC20 with additional wings and scoops. Maserati had stated that Project24’s 3.0-litre V6 will get new turbochargers, but it recently came to light that the engine currently makes 730hp without any kind of road-legalisation.

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One of the frustrations for engineers is that there are so many regulations they must meet when developing a model for sale. There are emission regulations and safety regulations to comply with otherwise the car cannot be registered for use on public roads.

With racing cars, it’s a bit different and while there are also regulations, they are generally focussed on safety while allowing more freedom in performance. This is why manufacturers sometimes have models which are strictly for track use (or on private roads) and then the engineers can go all out to achieve maximum performance. It’s a dream project for any engineer.

At Maserati, there’s such a dream project now in progress, codename Project24. This is going to be a super sportscar and it is based on the MC20. Besides inheriting the main specification, the V6 Nettuno 3-litre dry sump engine will have new turbochargers to raise its power out to 740 ps. The drivetrain will consist of  6-speed sequential racing transmission with a racing clutch, and a mechanical limited-slip differential.

2022 Maserati MC20 Cielo

Maserati MC20

Besides suspension uprating, there will also be a carbon-ceramic braking system by Brembo and slick tyres specially chosen for racing, as well as FIA-approved safety features. The passenger’s seat will be an optional item but air-conditioning will be installed.

Based on the brand’s obsession with lightness, the target weight of the sportscar will be below 1,250 kgs. With the higher output and lower weight, a power-to-weight ratio of approximately 1.69 kgs/ps will be possible.

The bodywork has also be lightened with carbonfibre cladding. Aerodynamic studies in the wind tunnel will provide guidance on how to make the body more slippery, and there will be adjustable front and rear wings.

The Project24 will not be a one-off car but will be produced in 62 copies. Each owner will have assistance in getting the car on the track and also support services. Of course, how many owners will race it on a track remains to be seen but it will certainly become an instant classic collector’s item.

David Beckham creates a Maserati MC20 that is truly his own

The Maserati’s MC20 Fuoriserie Edition for David Beckham is like a letter written to the city of Miami, home of Beckham’s football club in America. It began as part of the carmaker’s Fuoriserie customization program which allows customers to create a very personalised Maserati. In this case, the customer was the brand’s ambassador himself, who became a designer with the help of the Maserati Centro Stile.

At Maserati Fuoriserie, a car starts as a blank canvas and customers are offered an array of instruments to create with. The rest is left to the clients taste and inspiration, giving them the opportunity to set their own trends and express their personality.

After a personalized and collaborative design process, Beckham and the designers created the MC20 Fuoriserie Edition for David Beckham. This car translates true passion into a carbonfibre monocoque, entirely Made in Italy, and powered by a patented V6 petrol engine derived from Formula 1 technologies.

Maserati MC20 David Beckham Edition 2021

The end result of this very personal sportscar is black and pink, a chromatic dichotomy, as well as the interplay between glossy and matt surfaces. The team colours are black and pink, and the team uniforms are characterized by contrasting glossy-matt treatments.

Starting from this as an inspiration, the bodywork features a glossy black tone which contrasts with the Trident logos on the grille and on the C-pillar, in black, but with an opaque finish. The Maserati lettering on the rear is also opaque, while the MC20 badge on the door is pastel pink, as are the Brembo brake calipers.

The interior, in leather and Alcantara, is black with contrast-stitching in pink. The backrests, in Alcantara, are worked with a tone-on-tone laser engraving method and the headrest features a 3-dimensional pastel pink embroidery.  In the centre tunnel between the two seats is a personalized nameplate with a glossy-matte effect. At the top, next to the Trident, the Maserati Fuoriserie lettering is pastel pink, at the bottom are the italics ‘For David’ which appears with an aluminium effect.

Maserati MC20 David Beckham Edition 2021

Maserati MC20 David Beckham Edition 2021

“As car designers, our mission is to offer a holistic experience. This value guides our Brand’s stylistic research, making each Maserati uniquely recognizable. Our customization program is another example of our brand’s goal to create singular experiences for our customers: Maserati Fuoriserie is a blank canvas, on which Maserati clients can write their own stories and unleash their creativity, making their dreams come true,” said Klaus Busse, Head of Maserati Design.

“Designing this special edition MC20 with David, as with all our Fuoriserie projects, is also an ode to the Brand’s past, taking us back to a time when every car was hand-built to the client’s requests, giving life to a one-off, a true ‘fuoriserie’,” he explained.

“I have always been a car enthusiast, so to be part of designing and creating my MC20 through the Fuoriserie customisation programme has been an amazing experience. Cars are about individual taste whether it’s the model, colour or small personal details on the inside. It has been incredible to collaborate with the Maserati team and designers to create this one-off car that is inspired by my second home, Miami and my football club there. It is a joy to be behind the wheel,” said Beckham.

Maserati MC20 David Beckham Edition 2021

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