Modena Motorsports Inc., — the official and local importer and distributor of Maserati — set forth the MC20 for Filipino car enthusiasts. MC20 is "First of its Kind" and Maserati returns to a stage where it has always starred, that of Supercars that combined luxury and performance with the Brand's unique style.

The MC20 is a Maserati with mind-blowing aerodynamic efficiency. Its superb looks conceal an uncompromisingly sporty soul, with the new 630 horsepower V6 Nettuno engine that delivers 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.88 seconds and a top speed over 326 km an hour. A patented, 100-percent Maserati engine, benefiting from the MTC (Maserati Twin Combustion) technology, the innovative combustion system developed by the Brand, evolved from the pre-chamber technology used on Formula 1 powertrains. Conceived, designed and built entirely in-house.

MC20 is a Maserati built to stun, a Maserati that can storm round the track but also perform superlatively on the road, with excellent driveability, comfort and safety, in an interior where efficiency combines with the luxury and exclusiveness integral to all the Brand's models.

Special attention to details
The floor is completely encased and was the subject of complex design analyzes to maximize the car's aerodynamic efficiency.

Its front incorporates an elaborate system of vortex generators, rendered even more effective by the distinctive hump shape of the floor, which gradually rises in the center, in the area level with the wheels, to increase the air flow to these devices, before reconnecting to the chassis bed.

The venting channel in the area behind the front wheel starts near the point where the hump reaches its greatest extent and continues right along the side, generating a considerable vertical load in line with the front axle due to the expulsion of the air flowing from the bottom and the wheel arch.

The incorporation of this highly racing-derived feature implied a special conformation for the carbon fiber monocoque, the wheel arch and the doors, as was also the previously case on the MC12.
The door sill air ducts, located immediately in front of the rear wheels in a zone with natural overpressure, enable the necessary air flow through the engine compartment without impacting resistance.

To conclude, the rear part of the floor of the car includes a large diffuser, with channels of different depths and optimized vertical spoilers that exploit the pressure differences between the various sections to generate vortices and energize the air flow.

Thanks to the almost obsessive care taken over the development of all these features, and the ceaseless hard work to integrate technical factors with aesthetic demands, the MC20 generates a high aerodynamic load with an excellent drag, enabling it to reach top speeds over 326 km/h and continue to hug the ground in all conditions of use.

Interiors

The MC20 conveys emotions with its elegant yet sporty line, and leaves the role of pure functionality to the interior. Everything is very rational, almost minimalist, with two 10-inch screens, one for the cockpit and the other, Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC Plus MIA) centrally located, slanted slightly towards the driver. The tunnel is very plain, with no superfluous ornamentation. It only carries the driving mode selector, two buttons for the gears, the power window controls and the infotainment volume control, and a smartphone pad with wireless charger. All the other controls are on the steering wheel, with the ignition button on the left and the launch control on the right.

Even though every element's function takes priority, the interior is skillfully styled with carbon fiber to express the coming-together of fashion with performance and engineering. The carbon fiber in the interior is matte in finish, for a more tailored, fabric-like look.

Maserati MC20 has two roomy luggage compartments. One at the front of 47 liters and one at the rear of 101 liters.

Virtual development of the car

97 percent of the car's development was performed virtually, using the system known as Virtual Vehicle Dynamics Development, developed by Maserati itself and based on a very complex mathematical model called Virtual Car, into which every conceivable parameter is entered.

Virtual development reduces delivery times and allows the optimal technical solution to be identified faster and with lower costs. For example, it is possible to assess three different shock absorber solutions and thus choose the most suitable within a short period of time.

Under the hood

The new Nettuno engine is the result of a technical revolution, one protected by international patents. The project was born from the passion and commitment of a team of highly-qualified technicians and engineers. After twenty years, Maserati has once again enthusiastically taken on the challenge of returning to its Modena HQ with the development and production of a new, highly-technological, high-performance engine.

The operation is a strategic one for Maserati, a brand that, today, is preparing to launch the new MC20, a project that is '100% Made in Modena' starting right from its engine, the heart of the new car. An ambitious design, which represents a historic moment for the company.

The new power unit is a V 90° architecture, with a three-liter, six-cylinder twin-turbo, and features a dry sump (a classic solution on super sportscars). It delivers 630hp at 7,500 rpm and 730 Nm of torque from 3,000 rpm with a specific power output of 210 hp/liter.

The compression ratio is 11:1, the stroke is 82 mm and the bore 88 mm.

The soul of the engine is the innovative pre-chamber combustion system featuring twin-sparkplugs. This technology is derived from Formula 1 and is now available, for the first time, on an engine destined for the road.