The Maserati MC12 is a grand tourer designed by Maserati for the FIA GT Championship. This article highlights 10 stunning pictures of the car.
Maserati lovers have always been intrigued by the MC12. This grand tourer has soared to great heights since its first appearance in 2004. The design was inspired by the concept car, the Maserati Birdcage 75th, and built for the sole purpose of allowing a racing variant to compete in the FIA GT Championship.
Maserati manufactured only 30 MC12 cars for sale in 2004, but five of them were taken off the market. Another 25 were produced in 2005, bringing the total number of available cars to 50, all of which were pre-sold for an exorbitant $600,000.
Maserati built the MC12 on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari. However, the final design is larger than the former. The MC12 is longer, wider and taller, with a lower top speed and slower acceleration. The MC12 has a top speed of 330 kilometres per hour (205 mph) whereas the Enzo Ferrari tops 350 kilometres per hour (217.5 mph).
The creation of the MC12 was a historic moment in the automobile industry. Maserati went back to racing after almost 37 years. The MC12 road car was created to homologate the race version, a requirement for participation in the FIA GT involving the production of at least 25 road cars. Maserati entered three GT1 race cars in the FIA GT and won several races.
In 2004, Maserati entered the MC12 into the FIA GT, winning the race held at the Zhuhai International Circuit. The racing MC12 cars were also entered into the 2005 American Le Mans Series races but failed the size restrictions and were consequently hit with weight penalties.
In summary, the Maserati MC12 is a remarkable vehicle that has won the hearts of many automobile enthusiasts. It seamlessly marries racing spirit and modern design to produce an excellent grand tourer. Its road version is just as impressive as its racing variant, making it a collector's item for many.
Maserati manufactured only 30 MC12 cars for sale in 2004, but five of them were taken off the market. Another 25 were produced in 2005, bringing the total number of available cars to 50, all of which were pre-sold for an exorbitant $600,000.
Maserati built the MC12 on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari. However, the final design is larger than the former. The MC12 is longer, wider and taller, with a lower top speed and slower acceleration. The MC12 has a top speed of 330 kilometres per hour (205 mph) whereas the Enzo Ferrari tops 350 kilometres per hour (217.5 mph).
The creation of the MC12 was a historic moment in the automobile industry. Maserati went back to racing after almost 37 years. The MC12 road car was created to homologate the race version, a requirement for participation in the FIA GT involving the production of at least 25 road cars. Maserati entered three GT1 race cars in the FIA GT and won several races.
In 2004, Maserati entered the MC12 into the FIA GT, winning the race held at the Zhuhai International Circuit. The racing MC12 cars were also entered into the 2005 American Le Mans Series races but failed the size restrictions and were consequently hit with weight penalties.
In summary, the Maserati MC12 is a remarkable vehicle that has won the hearts of many automobile enthusiasts. It seamlessly marries racing spirit and modern design to produce an excellent grand tourer. Its road version is just as impressive as its racing variant, making it a collector's item for many.
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