Maserati MC20

Look at this video. The car looked very fast and even the driver was surprised by its power. And the sound is not bad at all

 

Thanks.
Please also note this is a Novitec video.
Watch till very end to .

 

I don`t like these back wheels!

 

I understand that a new exhaust system to come from Novitec. So it was not in this car...

 

Have not had much communication from east coast dealer either.

 

Agreed! I think the gray and yellow look best out of launch color options.
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3700 lbs? Wow that seems like a lot for a car with a CF tub.

 

It does not make sense that the vehicle weighs 200 kilograms more…. In my opinion the weight in the video is just fake

 

All cars are quoted with dry weight these days, thus 1700kg wet is NOT surprising!

 

First cars obviously have been delivered and are coming onto the market

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Do any US MC20 buyers here have any confirmation if their car is in production?

 

Here in Germany the first cars are with their owners since 2 weeks.

 

That would be a theyre not serious weight in a z06 vette, so less aceptable here. Whats all that Cf for, how can it be so heavy.

 

An Alfa 4c was about 2500 in US trim. Similar size, same body construction. Yes the motor and gearbox are bigger but --- another 1200 lbs worth? I was hoping more like 3200.

This says 1500 Kilos -- 200 less than their measurement.

 

And the Alfa was a good 600lbs heavier than an aluminum tubbed elise. An aluminum alpine which si a lttle bigger than a 4c weights the same
The CF lamborghini aventador is not light either.
It seems Ferrari was correct staying with aluminum, way easier and less expensive to produce, and apparently no real weight penalty.
Cf is stiffer for sure so there is that, but its hard to see where this light and stiff material is imparting any benefit when it comes to weight.

 

The Euro 4c cars were 200 lbs lighter than their US counterparts. Lighter bumpers, less crash protection, and a bare bones interior with no leather. Also you could order it without AC or a radio so they included that also.

200 lbs is a lot in that car. If I took someone for a ride I could really feel the difference.

 

Sounds fabulous IMO

just dropped today

 

Finally, after all the bs, she speaks for herself

 

agreed
But I’m comparing to a us spec Elise with ac stereo and fluids including 3/4 gas which came out at 1875. So apples for apples the cr tub didn’t do the 4c favors although it is a somewhat bigger and feels more of a piece than an Elise .

a 4c is also tremendous fun although strangely heavy at the wheel.

back to the mc20. We’ve got a ff tub and a “smaller” v6 so where does all the weight come from, the subframes? Or lazy engineering?

one thing is near certain, same suspension and steering engineer as the guliamay well mean ride and handling are both absorbent and excellent with pick of the pack sublime steering.

still this weight would be a disappointment in a 80k Vette.

so far I’m seeing great evocative from car with super car looks in the mc20. Something for aging boomer to drive around in. Of the current me pack it looks to be the nicest aesthetically at lest to me based on photos.

inthat price range and space the hurrican or gr3 still seems the pick. Although based on spec the mc 20 has future development potential. If it depreciates like other masers s could make a great used buy. To me currently it’s more exotic than any 8 and occupies the same customer space.

 

The MC20 is actually much closer in size to a C8 Corvette than it is a 4C. It's not a small car.

Yes, the Elise weighs less than a 4C, however, because it was produced before the 4C, it didn't have to meet the same US safety standards that the 4C did. For better or worse, a "lightweight" car is going to continue to be heavier and heavier as safety standards require more and more equipment and chassis reinforcements in cars.

 

Any comparison of the MC20 with the Alfa 4C is nonsense! Not in terms of power, weight and size.

 

Yes, its fast - but the speed alone does not show the full potential of the car!

 

Walter... that's an understatement.
It is more than nonsense, it is delusionary.

 

The amount of super-/hypercars circulating in Zürich is just ridiculous... that intersection is quite interesting on nice weather weekends, full of photographers.

Regarding the MC20 color topic, I physically saw some other "matte" colours being built at the factory in Modena, specifically grey and black ones, but was told these weren't standard production colours. So I'm assuming some sort of bespoke thing. Sadly I'm not in the market for a new MC20, but I'm sure that topic can be brought up when ordering one. I believe Maserati has something similar to the Tailor Made program, although I understand it's mostly for interiors.

Regarding interior space, I could get in and out fairly easy, and it was very comfortable for driving. Can picture cruising in it quite fine. Not that the interior is super spacious, as it usually happens with these mid-engined cars. I'm 6'1 tall, and not in the best shape, but I saw larger people get in and out alive lol... overall it was quite an experience, the car handles really well going around the track, you can take the corners at higher speeds and the steering wheel feel was always on point. The V6 turbo kicks nicely and has tremendous push, plus the sound. I'd definitely consider one in a few years

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