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  1. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    I believe this is the best looking 2 seat sports car on the market today -- coupe or convertible.

    One of the main reasons is how clean all the aero stuff is and free of unsightly scoops and wings.
     
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    Still no relevant photo ... :( But so close.
     
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    Find a photo. I'm not going to scan that entire video.
     
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    In that video I posted with the red car the guy said the car was (when converted) $350,000. I'm sure in the same spec it would be a less than the 296 GTB by maybe 50 grand. There is a ton of CF on that red MC20. The rear CF spoiler lip is really well integrated.
     
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    I really like the car however think a tweak like this would look just a bit more elegant.
     
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    Looking at it even more closely, the top leading end of the door strut mounts directly behind the "20" of the " MC20 " emblem.
    So, could it be reshaped, maybe, I don't know what that would do regarding structural rigidity of the panel / mounting area, etc.
    Definitive, Maybe!

    Sorry I couldn't be of more help,

    Steve
     
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    That video is some elegant product positioning and offers a decent "origin story".
    I infer that the convoluted side skirting creates the forces that eliminate more aggressive rear downforce accessories, like a rear wing. I'm aware that combustion flamefront propagation affects the power output, so I love the "precombustion" jet design, and 630hp and 700nm torque from 3L is very impressive.
    Every time I see the grill with the Trident I wish the front ultrasound sensors and tow-eye port were concealed.
    The interior is purposeful with few distractions, but I wish it had some more elegance to it, although I can't articulate exactly how, maybe give it some more flowing lines..
    - Art
     
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    A look at Bora's dash/interior may provide a good starting/inspiration point.:)
     
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    I get your point but I view this as the car's "beauty mark". Its a flaw that draws your attention. Without it, would the car be as interesting or distinguished? I kinda feel the same way about the Trident logo in the rear glass. Its kind of garish but it is also distinctive. You can't help notice it so the simple flowing looking form of the MC20 becomes less generic.

    Its quite possible a decade from now in a sea of boring Tesla-like shapes or cars with fins and scoops sticking out of every orifice, the MC20 might be considered one of the last classic designs.
     
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    FYI I wasn't the one suggesting this.
     
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    Ah.... sorry. But my point stands anyway to whoever made it. It bothered me at first but over time, I understand its visual purpose.
     
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    I'm guessing that the somewhat controversial panel on the leading edge of the door has an airflow function of some importance.
     
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    WTF? That doesn't sound impressive at all.
     
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    Hard to imagine a less compelling exhaust product launch.

    I hoping Novitec comes up with something great.


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    Orange stripes!

     
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    He makes some good points. Would love for a review from someone that has actually driven one.
     
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    I drove it for some hours.
    He makes some good points, yes! Maserati is weak when it comes to marketing. Until so far, no MC20 had been tested in Germany. A driving reports, yes, but not a test.
    The toughest test in Europe is with the magazine SPORT AUTO. They do their "Supertest"-programe always both on the Hockenheim-race circuit and the old Nürburgring. Both circuits together (!) for each car. So far this has not happened...and the magazine is normally fast with that.
    Modena also did not upgrade their website for the MC20. Seems to me that they are unable to hear the beat...
    This guy in the video is quite smart and all his points are well described.
     
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    I just happened upon this this morning on YouTube.
    Firstly and most importantly ... what a horses' ass. That colors almost everything he says and contends about the current state of Maserati and it's cars. He begins with the MC12 and very quickly demonstrates his complete lack of knowledge of the car and it's purposes for Maserati. Of course he might have still been in grade school at that time so I suppose allowances should be made. :rolleyes:

    I have not been in the UK for quite sometime but I hadn't heard that Maserati was in a complete state of utter decline there? He talks quite disparagingly about the current lineup and says he never sees a Levante on the road and cannot recommend the car to anyone. Maybe he should take a trip to NYC metro as there are plenty of them running around here in an automotive environment that's quite punishing to cars. On second thought please don't ...

    If you want to ask legitimate questions about the launch of Maserati's most recent mid engine super car and no not it's first even if you eliminate the MC12 by mistakenly claiming that was just an Enzo in Maserati clothing, you don't begin by taking a crap on everything their doing in one of the most ignorant fashions I've seen in quite some time. This guy should hook up with Doug Demuro and they could become the dynamic duo of YouTuber automotive journalism.

    I did listen to the entire thing. If you haven't, don't. Any points he tries to make have already been discussed here by far more knowledgeable people sans the ignorant vitriol.

    Anyone think Maserati is ever going to hand the keys of an MC20 to this guy?
     
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    That guy is a bit of an unmade bed but I think he makes legitimate points about Maserati fumbling through the rollout of the MC20.

    As someone who committed to ordering an MC20 on the day it was unveiled, it’s been staggering to me how little information and promotion I’ve received from Maserati. I have not once had a proactive outreach from Maserati on the car in general or the production of my car in particular.

    Based on an estimated delivery date I’ve been provided, I think my car has either been built, is in production or will soon be constructed but I get no updates. I check in with dealer every 6 weeks or so but they seem to be in the dark, just like me.


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