Alexandre
The 24 Hours of Spa, one of the most eagerly awaited events of the international motorsport season, takes place this weekend in Belgium, Maserati presented its latest creation for the track, the Maserati GT2.
After the Project24 one year agothen theannouncement of shakedown in early marchfollowed by an intensive series of tests to fine-tune the car, the Trident brand has officially lifted the veil on its newhis new jewel of technology and performance has been developed to bring the Maserati brand back to GT racing.. A field in which she had already made her mark with the victorious MC12, which dominated the track from 2005 to 2010.
The Maserati GT2 is a synthesis of Maserati's past, present and future: it draws inspiration from the heritage of the MC12; it expresses the best potential, in the racing version of the super-sporty MC20 - taking the 620hp Nettuno V6 engine to the extremeand is preparing to chart a new course for the future of the Trident, which is eagerly awaited in motorsport circles.
According to the latest technical information, the Maserati GT2's engine has been boosted to 740 hp and its weight reduced to 1,250 kg.
Maserati designed and built this car of GT2 race dedicated to private teams and gentlemen drivers. Thought up and designed to take part in championships or individual events reserved for the GT2 category, the Maserati GT2 will make its track debut during the final stages of the GT European Series 2023and will take part in the entire 2024 season.
The Maserati GT2 will compete against the Audi R8 GT2, Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Mercedes AMG GT2 and the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo GT2.
"Our DNA and spirit have always been linked to racing. Our history was born and developed from the track to the road. The decision to return to the circuits is part of a global strategic framework, inaugurated this year with our debut in Formula E, to which we have added our return to the world of GT racing. More than ever, we want to rekindle and nurture the competitive passion that has always characterized us and motivated us to achieve important goals".
Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO
After his arrival in Formula E in 2023, the Trident celebrates its return to the world of exciting GT racing with an extreme MC, the fruit of a creative and conceptual partnership between the Maserati Innovation Lab, the Centro Stile Maserati and Maserati dynamic simulator technology. The next step, the GT3?
As a reminder, according to our informationBetween 50 and 60 units have been produced, at a price of around €900,000 each.
247hp/L, and 1250kg make you want to sit behind the wheel on the track until you run out of steam.