Maserati to race MC20 GT2 in Fanatec GT2 series next year

MANILA: Another significant development in Maserati's motorsport plan is the MC20, which will compete in the Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship starting in 2023. The MC20 was developed from the start with the goal of reviving the Trident brand in closed-wheel contests.

That GT2 race car is the MC20 GT2 which will be available from Maserati to its clients and teams.

The road variant, on which the MC20 GT2 is based, is where it gets its best-in-class features. These include the cutting-edge Maserati Twin Combustion (MTC) Nettuno engine, the double-wishbone suspension with virtual steering axis, and the carbon fiber monocoque.

Powering the MC20 GT2 is a three-liter V6 engine that features two turbos, as well as the Maserati Twin Combustion (MTC) Twin Spark with TJI double combustion control and dry sump. The engine is mated to a six-speed sequential racing gearbox that sports paddle shifters, racing clutch, and limited-slip self-locking mechanical differential for the rear-wheel drive.

Complying with FIA regulations, the Maserati MC20 GT2 is equipped with an FIA-homologated FT3 120-liter fuel tank, and FIA-spec fire extinguisher with safety roll cage. The cage makes the single-seat cabin more safe.

Aside from standard six-point racing harnesses and adjustable anti-roll bars and dampers, the Maserati MC20 GT2 will come with optional extras to enhance its track performance. These include telemetry recording, in-car camera for video recording, dash and data acquisition system, and driving performance optimization display.

The perfect bridge between the brand's new era and the triumphs attained by the regularly successful MC12 in the FIA GT Championships from 2004 to 2010 is Maserati's return to the track in GT contests.

In order to emphasize the connection between the MC12 and MC20, Maserati is launching the new Maserati Corse era in the 24 Hours of Spa with an event honoring the historic turning points in its sporting history. The MC12 won this race three times (in 2005, 2006, and 2008).

In the words of Maserati CEO Davide Grasso: “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”. 

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