Maserati returned to worldwide sports activities automobile racing final yr with the launch of the GT2 race automobile primarily based on the MC20 supercar. Now the race automobile has spawned a road-going sibling, the brand new GT2 Stradale.
The automobile was unveiled on Friday at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, one of many premier occasions of 2024 Monterey Automobile Week presently underway in California. It was joined by the beforehand revealed MC20 Icona particular version and track-only Mcxtrema.
Maserati stated the GT2 Stradale was developed in parallel with the GT2 race automobile, with the identical engineers engaged on each tasks. This enabled the street automobile to be shut in specification to its racing sibling, which ought to guarantee it delivers an expertise few different street vehicles can match.
Each vehicles share a carbon-fiber tub and a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine. The GT2 Stradale is definitely extra highly effective than the race automobile, on account of it not having to satisfy any racing laws. The peak output is 631 hp, up 10 hp in comparison with the MC20. Drive is to the rear wheels through the identical 8-speed dual-clutch automated used within the MC20, although shift occasions have been made faster within the GT2 Stradale.
2023 Maserati GT2 race automobile
Efficiency claims for the automobile embrace a 0-62 mph time of two.8 seconds and high pace of 201 mph.
In the case of the curves, the GT2 Stradale advantages from a classy aerodynamics package deal developed utilizing classes from the racing program. Distinctive parts just like the vented entrance hood, prolonged entrance splitter, and enormous rear wing with swan-neck struts assist enhance downforce to as a lot as 1,100 kilos at a pace of 174 mph.
The wheels are a 20-inch solid set with heart locks. They assist save nearly 42 kilos, and along with different measures outcome within the GT2 Stradale weighing as little as 3,009 kilos dry, or 143 kilos lower than the MC20.
Maserati plans to supply a variety of customization choices, a few of them aimed toward lifting efficiency additional. These embrace Efficiency and Efficiency Plus packs. The previous consists of objects like Michelin semi-slick tires, an digital limited-slip differential, carbon-ceramic brake rotors, and particular stability, traction, and ABS settings. Upgrading to the Efficiency Plus pack brings extra options like four-point harnesses and a fireplace extinguisher.
Maserati GT2 Stradale
Maserati GT2 Stradale
Maserati GT2 Stradale
For the cabin, Maserati has put in new seats with carbon-fiber seat backs and foam padding trimmed in blue Alcantara. Carbon fiber can be chosen for varied extra parts within the cabin, just like the door sills, steering wheel paddles, gauge cluster cowl, and heart console.
One addition change over the MC20 is the brand new Corsa drive mode. On this mode, the motive force can alter the settings of the soundness, traction, and ABS, in addition to the digital limited-slip differential (when fitted). Consumers of the Efficiency and Efficiency Plus packs get the extra Corsa Evo mode which offers better adjustment for the digital chassis programs.
A shift mild indicator is discovered on the steering wheel and is activated when in both the Sport or Corsa drive modes.
The Mcxtrema additionally on show in Monterey can be primarily based on the MC20, however designed strictly to be used on the observe. Maserati plans to construct 62 examples for worldwide sale, and the model on show in Monterey is the primary to be delivered to a buyer. The automaker hasn’t stated what number of examples of the GT2 Stradale can be constructed.
