Maserati MC20 fast facts: TG Speed Week 2022

What is it?

The first mid-engined Maserati supercar for a generation. And the owner of the best doors at Speed Week.

What’s the Maserati MC20's killer feature?

Maserati would argue it’s the clever V6 with its F1-inspired pre-chamber ignition good for 207bhp per litre, or perhaps the carbon tub chassis. But we reckon it might be the MC20’s refreshing simplicity. No batteries, no motors, and not many modes. It’s a fairly old-school supercar.

Is the Maserati MC20 a good car?

Here's what we said in our original review: "It’s a bloody exciting car, it really is. It’s light on its feet, moves gracefully and easily over rough roads, is keen and eager and every time you exit a corner the engine is right there, trying to get ahead of your foot. It makes a Huracán seem wooden, a 911 Turbo a bit square, a McLaren perhaps too serious minded. Perhaps unsurprisingly it’s more Ferrari-esque, but there’s a grace to its movements that I don’t think even an F8 Tributo can match.

"The rear-drive chassis is playful and well balanced, approachable and good natured. The suspension rarely seems to have to work that hard, the arms moving easily and calmly. And quietly. No thunks back through the carbon tub (developed in conjunction with race car specialists, Dallara). Maserati claims 1,475kg and the MC20 never feels heavy. It also endows the car with a power to weight ratio of 421bhp/tonne, lending credence to its 0-62mph in 2.9secs claim. 124mph is reached in 8.8secs, top speed is over 202mph."

Why does it deserve to be at Speed Week?

Well, it’ll be awkward if it shows up the Ferrari 296, by being more satisfying to drive without all the electronic whizzbangery. But there’s more reasons to invite the MC20. We haven’t had a Maserati on a Speed Week for eons. This is the company’s flagship, a statement of intent before a fleet of new SUVs, saloons and coupes arrive to shore up the Trident’s future. So, it needs to be better than a contender.

What are the Maserati MC20's specs?

Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, 621bhp, 538lb ft
Transmission: 8spd DCT, RWD
Performance: 0-62mph in 2.9 sec, 202mph
Weight: 1500kg
Price (as tested) £190,275 (n/a)

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