Derived from the Ferrari Enzo and developed for FIA GT racing, the Maserati MCC (an acronym for Maserati Corse Competizione) should be an incredible performer, with a power to weight ratio of approximately 4 lbs per hp. In the first several days of testing, the car has posted a very respectable time of 1’12”808 at the Fiorano circuit.
More of a purpose-built race car than its sibling the Enzo, the MCC should surpass it in a number of performance benchmarks.
The new Maserati will receive its official presentation at Geneva in March. Stay tuned..
Built by Maserati Corse, the racing arm of the Maserati Factory, the Trofeo Light marks the return of the Trident to racing in the US. The Trofeo Light has undergone many modifications from last year’s Trofeo in Europe. In addition to the dry weight reduction from 1370 kg down to 1150 kg, the Trofeo Light also boasts an increase in bhp to 430 at 7000 rpm, from the 413 of the standard Trofeo. Additionally, the Trofeo Light gets improved brakes, engine cooling, suspension and improved aerodynamics from widened fenders, a splitter and an adjustable rear spoiler. It has been ratified for use in the Italian GT Championship (CSAI National Trofeo Category). Scuderia Maserati of Washington plans the North American debut of the Trofeo Light for the opening round of the American Grand-Am; the Daytona 24 Hours, January 31 - February 1, 2004.
Finally, after a year of rumors, Maserati unveiled their 620 bhp, 5992 cc, 12 cylinder entry for the prestigious FIA GT race series. Maserati calls it MCC, short for Maserati Corse Competizione. It makes extensive use of carbon fiber body and chassis to come in at 1100 kg.
After its official introduction at Geneva this year you can expect full MCC participation in the 2005 FIA GT schedule. Maserati plans to introduce their MCS, their newest road going Granturismo car at the same time. That should generate a great deal of excitement and maybe a little controversy. Will Maserati provide big brother Ferrari a little competition?
More of a purpose-built race car than its sibling the Enzo, the MCC should surpass it in a number of performance benchmarks.
The new Maserati will receive its official presentation at Geneva in March. Stay tuned..
Built by Maserati Corse, the racing arm of the Maserati Factory, the Trofeo Light marks the return of the Trident to racing in the US. The Trofeo Light has undergone many modifications from last year’s Trofeo in Europe. In addition to the dry weight reduction from 1370 kg down to 1150 kg, the Trofeo Light also boasts an increase in bhp to 430 at 7000 rpm, from the 413 of the standard Trofeo. Additionally, the Trofeo Light gets improved brakes, engine cooling, suspension and improved aerodynamics from widened fenders, a splitter and an adjustable rear spoiler. It has been ratified for use in the Italian GT Championship (CSAI National Trofeo Category). Scuderia Maserati of Washington plans the North American debut of the Trofeo Light for the opening round of the American Grand-Am; the Daytona 24 Hours, January 31 - February 1, 2004.
Finally, after a year of rumors, Maserati unveiled their 620 bhp, 5992 cc, 12 cylinder entry for the prestigious FIA GT race series. Maserati calls it MCC, short for Maserati Corse Competizione. It makes extensive use of carbon fiber body and chassis to come in at 1100 kg.
After its official introduction at Geneva this year you can expect full MCC participation in the 2005 FIA GT schedule. Maserati plans to introduce their MCS, their newest road going Granturismo car at the same time. That should generate a great deal of excitement and maybe a little controversy. Will Maserati provide big brother Ferrari a little competition?
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