Maserati MC20

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The exclusive supercar is packed with performance and technological innovations. Jack Evans gives us a tour around the flagship vehicle. Maserati has just unveiled its new MC20, bringing a new flagship supercar to the firm’s range of cars. Needless to say, it’s jam-packed with features – as well as a whole host of performance innovations – so there’s an awful lot to talk about. There’s likely to be a convertible version on the way

We’ve delved under the skin to find out the key things you Although Maserati has need to know about Maserati’s latest supercar. focused the initial launch As you’d expect from a highflying supercar, the MC20 uses an extremely powerful engine. It’s a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 that produces 621bhp and 730Nm of torque.

As a result, 0-60mph should take around 2.7 seconds, while flat out the MC20 should do more than 200mph. of the MC20 on a hard-top version, there’s likely to be a soft-top variant on the horizon soon. That’s because its construction allows for the top to be lopped off with little effect on the car as a whole.

And an electrified version should be on the cards, too

That same platform that has been geared towards a drop-top future also means that the MC20 will likely incorporate an electrified powertrain in the future. There’s little information about what type of engine or electric motor will power it, but it’s likely to be a pretty potent

It’s got an extremely powerful engine

combination.

Key parts of its design were done via computer

Many aspects of the MC20’s design were done completely digitally. The exterior, for instance, was created by Maserati’s Innovation Lab, which used dynamic simulators to shape and create the look of the car.

In addition, a mathematical model called Virtual Car was used to finesse the car’s aerodynamics before they could be tested out on the road for real.

It’s targeted at Ferrari and McLaren

That’s right – Maserati is using the MC20 to take the fight to fellow Italians Ferrari as well as the UK’s McLaren. Entering into the ultraexclusive, low-volume segment is a challenge, particularly given how many options there are.

However, the MC20 is pitched as the very pinnacle of supercars, which it likely hopes will sway potential buyers away from other brands.

The cabin is laden with technology

Get into the cabin of the MC20 and you’ll be met by a pair of 10-inch screens. One sits where you’d expect to find the conventional dials, while the second – positioned in the middle of the cabin – is where you’ll access all of the infotainment system.

You’ve also got smartphone wireless charging and a drive mode selector at your disposal.

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