On Friday, August 16, during the traditional and unmistakable “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering” event in California, Maserati unveiled its newest creation to the world.
Resulting from the Trident’s experience on track and dedicated to those who did not wish to sacrifice extraordinary performance on the road, this new car guaranteed innovative technological solutions and impressive aerodynamic performance, typical of the fastest and most exciting racing cars.
The Maserati super sports car was presented as part of one of the most anticipated and prestigious motorsports gatherings of the year, an event that brought together enthusiasts from all around the world, breathtaking models, as well as previews and exclusive auctions: Monterey Car Week, which took place in California from August 14 to 19.
This powerful car—designed, developed, and produced entirely in Italy by Maserati—inherited the racing spirit of the Maserati GT2, the spearhead of the Modena brand’s racing production; at the same time, it was a further evolution of the MC20, the Trident’s halo car, first equipped with the unmistakable V6 Nettuno engine.
The MC20 project represented the state of the art of Maserati performance. From the outset of its technical development, a racing evolution was envisaged that came to life in two directions, with the track version and its road counterpart, developed in close synergy by the same team that shared technological know-how and certain specific components.
The highly anticipated new leading light in the Maserati range was the focus of this electrifying American show, which offered glamour, style, refined elegance, and a stunning array of classic and modern cars that won over crowds and enchanted the most discerning of collectors.
Enthusiasts found themselves before a one-of-a-kind car with an unmistakable aesthetic, defined by a wide range of customization options, with details typical of a racing car without sacrificing the comfort and hallmarks of road models.
A car destined to be on the wish list of customers attracted by the most extreme super sports cars was ready to welcome drivers and make them feel like true racers, even off the track.
The world premiere of this new Maserati, which took place on Friday, August 16 at 9:12 am PST, was introduced by Giovanni Perosino, the brand’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, along with Klaus Busse, Maserati Head of Design. The exclusive setting of The Quail also played host to the MC20 Icona and MCXtrema.
MC20 Icona, a special series produced as a limited edition and inspired by the 2004 MC12 Stradale, was presented in June 2024 and was seen for the first time in person by the North American public. MCXtrema, unveiled at The Quail in 2023, is the most formidable Maserati racing car, type-approved for track use only: dedicated to the excellence of gentleman drivers and fans of racing cars, only 62 units were produced, the first of which was delivered at the Laguna Seca circuit during Monterey Car Week 2024.
