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Maserati returning to GT competition in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship in 2023

Today Maserati announced that they will be returning to closed wheel racing with the MC20 GT2 in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship.

The MC20 GT2 is based on the road version and it inherits a couple things from that car. The best in class, innovative Nettuno engine with new Maserati Twin Combustion, MTC, technology, double wishbone suspension with semi virtual steering axis and carbon fiber monocoque.

The rest of the MC20 GT2 specifications are as follows;

Engine:

Maserati Nettuno

V6 90° twin turbo

3,000 cc

Power output to be determined in BoP, 630 horsepower base engine under development

MTC Twin Spark with TJI double combustion control

Dry sump

Drive Train/Transmission:

2WD 6 speed sequential racing gearbox with paddle shifters

Racing clutch and limited slip self locking mechanical differential

Bodywork:

MC20 GT2 racing kit bodywork

High performance aerodynamics

Multi adjustable rear wing

High downforce

LED headlamps

FIA approved rain light

Lexan front and side windows

Chassis:

Ultra light carbon fiber central monocoque

FIA homologated safety roll cage

3/4 on board air jacks

Brakes:

Racing calipers and ventilated racing brakes

Bespoke brake cooling

Rims:

Bespoke forged 18″ aluminum rims

Center lock system fittings

Slick tires

Suspension:

Double wishbone with semi virtual steering axis

Adjustable racing dampers

Adjustable front and rear anti roll bars

Interiors:

Adjustable racing pedal box

Adjustable steering column

6 point racing safety belt

Multi functional carbon fiber steering wheel

Rear view camera display (optional)

Dash and dats acquisition system

Driving performance optimization display (optional)

Air conditioning

Tire pressure monitoring system (optional)

Adjustable racing ABS and traction control

Maserati’s return to GT competition represents the ideal link between their new era and the victories achieved by the frequently successful MC12 in FIA GT Championships from 2004 to 2010.

Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO, had this to say about the return, “We are driven by our passion, both on the road and on the track. We have a long history of world excellence in motorsport and we are extremely proud to race with the extraordinary MC20. Racing has always been Maserati’s natural habitat and now, both in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship and in the Formula E Championship, this brand is making a new start from its roots to build the future.”

To highlight the link between the MC12 and the MC20, at the 24 Hours of Spa, which was won three times by the MC12 in 2005, 2006 and 2008, Maserati will be ushering in the new Maserati Corse era with an experience dedicated to the milestones in its sporting history.

“Maserati Corse is bringing the link between Formula E factory program and our road cars with the MC20 GT2,” Jean-Marc Finot, Senior Vice President, Stellantis Motorsport said. “This new step is completing the legacy and the legitimacy of Maserati in Motorsport. The MC20 is a fantastic road legal car. We are happy that our passionate customer will enjoy racing with it.”

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