Maserati’s 710bhp Project24 now has a name: ‘MCXtrema’

Maserati has finally decided on a name for the track-only iteration of the MC20 supercar. The turbocharged V6 is currently known as Project24. Now it’s going to be the ‘MCXtrema’.

We don’t know much about the project, aside from the fact there were apparently 23 other ones before it. Maserati says it’s ‘the brand’s most powerful and extraordinary’ car. It also reckons it's ‘the first of its kind’, being a super sports car ‘entirely made in Italy’. Though we suspect Pagani might contest that…

Anyway, we also know that the vehicle won’t be made for road use, it’ll weigh about 1,250kg and that only 62 examples will be produced. Unsurprisingly, they’re already sold out. Why 62? Your guess is as good as ours.

Maserati has also previously disclosed that each example will be entirely unique, as part of its customisation programme. In any case it looks pretty special, scrutinising the images the brand released last year. 

More details are expected to drop on Friday 18 August when the ‘unleashing’ of the MCXtrema is promised. Yes, the same week as Monterey Car Week. Yes, at The Quail. Yes, we hope to see you there.