Maserati: MC12 News
03-02-2004, 10:59 AM
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The Maserati MC12 is the road-going Grand Tourer version of the company’s GT racer. Styled by Giugiaro based on an idea from Ferrari/Maserati design chief Frank Stephenson, MC12’s bodywork is all carbon fiber, including its removable hard top, and rides on an all-aluminum chassis. The car is powered by a mid-mounted 630-hp 6.0-liter V12 linked to a six-speed paddle-shifted auto-manual gearbox. Maserati says it will build about 25 copies for road use, and five more for the racing program. In 2005, they’ll build another 25.
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03-05-2004, 09:42 AM
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Look at that intake and airbox at the top of the car. How about that for a Ram Air design? 
Nothing new, but the photo shows it so clearly here.
Nothing new, but the photo shows it so clearly here.
03-05-2004, 09:55 AM
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Maserati Feeding Need for Speed - - - The Car Connection
Even as it prepares to launch the third new model in its lineup, the Quattroporte sedan, Maserati has rolled out a fourth product, though getting one won't be easy. The MC12 is the name chosen for both the new Maserati race car, and a street-legal version featuring a 6.0-liter V-12, dubbed the MC12 Stradale. It's rated to top 205 mph, and will launch from 0-100 km/h (0-62.5 mph) in 3.8 seconds. Company officials report they've already sold all 25 Stradales, each at 600,000 euros. But Maserati insiders report there's a good chance a second batch of MC12s will now be offered up. Though street legal in Europe, the road-ready racers will not pass federal standards in the States. Even so, several Americans are believed to be among the buyers.
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Even as it prepares to launch the third new model in its lineup, the Quattroporte sedan, Maserati has rolled out a fourth product, though getting one won't be easy. The MC12 is the name chosen for both the new Maserati race car, and a street-legal version featuring a 6.0-liter V-12, dubbed the MC12 Stradale. It's rated to top 205 mph, and will launch from 0-100 km/h (0-62.5 mph) in 3.8 seconds. Company officials report they've already sold all 25 Stradales, each at 600,000 euros. But Maserati insiders report there's a good chance a second batch of MC12s will now be offered up. Though street legal in Europe, the road-ready racers will not pass federal standards in the States. Even so, several Americans are believed to be among the buyers.
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05-02-2005, 09:18 PM
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In the latest MT mag edition, the MC12 ran:
3.7 for the 60
11.8 @ 123.9 mph for the 1/4 mile
60-0 = 108 feet
Base price in Italy $792,000
As tested $792,000
06-10-2005, 10:19 PM
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Quickest car on Top Gear's book
Top Gear raced the MC12 around their track and they got 1.18.9 making the top of their list
Some reference:
Porsche 911 GT3 = 1.27.2 on a wet track
Ferrari 575 GTC = 1.26.8
Corvette = 1.26.8
...
McLaren SLR = 1.20.9
Carrera GT = 1.19.8
Atom = 1.19.5
Enzo = 1.19
MC12 = 1.18.9
Some reference:
Porsche 911 GT3 = 1.27.2 on a wet track
Ferrari 575 GTC = 1.26.8
Corvette = 1.26.8
...
McLaren SLR = 1.20.9
Carrera GT = 1.19.8
Atom = 1.19.5
Enzo = 1.19
MC12 = 1.18.9
06-10-2005, 10:39 PM
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umm.... here's one on the street in Paris...
06-11-2005, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Top Gear raced the MC12 around their track and they got 1.18.9 making the top of their list
Some reference:
Porsche 911 GT3 = 1.27.2 on a wet track
Ferrari 575 GTC = 1.26.8
Corvette = 1.26.8
...
McLaren SLR = 1.20.9
Carrera GT = 1.19.8
Atom = 1.19.5
Enzo = 1.19
MC12 = 1.18.9
Some reference:
Porsche 911 GT3 = 1.27.2 on a wet track
Ferrari 575 GTC = 1.26.8
Corvette = 1.26.8
...
McLaren SLR = 1.20.9
Carrera GT = 1.19.8
Atom = 1.19.5
Enzo = 1.19
MC12 = 1.18.9
06-12-2005, 02:10 AM
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woooo!!
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where do you get these stats?!
06-12-2005, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
where do you get these stats?!
06-12-2005, 09:47 AM
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For whatever it's worth, Clarkson, after test driving the car himself, he did predict that this MC12 would be faster/quicker around the track than the Enzo (before they tested the MC12 on their track of course). And he was right. For once
In addition to that, Clarkson did not like the MC12 overall. Paraphrasing, he called it, a car that does not know what it is, what it wants to be. A car with no identity.
In addition to that, Clarkson did not like the MC12 overall. Paraphrasing, he called it, a car that does not know what it is, what it wants to be. A car with no identity.
06-12-2005, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Top Gear show. Have you heard of it? It's a British automotive-related TV show ala-Car&Driver, etc.
06-12-2005, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
Except Top Gear is good and unbiased (unlike C/D with anything out of Detroit).
06-12-2005, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by goldmemberer
Not to veer sharply off topic, but good god man, I can't believe you think those blokes are unbiased. They're an entertainment show that happens to be talking about cars, not the other way around. That being said, I watch every episode. Beautiful direction & great music selection on every single show.
06-12-2005, 08:58 PM
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BTW they HATED! the 1-series by BMW. HATED IT with a passion! Actually during the show, they showed the typical BMW sign wrapped in sh!t with the "you guys will buy anything" (or similar) tag.
06-12-2005, 11:07 PM
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WOW!!! What a car!
06-14-2005, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by chungkopi
well, they aren't always biased. even though they didn't like corvette, they actually liked chrysler 300.
That's not why I think they're biased but it's a start.
06-15-2005, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Top Gear show. Have you heard of it? It's a British automotive-related TV show ala-Car&Driver, etc.
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Bugatti Beater? Maserati Unveils $1.275 Million MC12 Corsa - - Source: Edmunds.com
MODENA, Italy — Maserati is hoping to climb into the uber-car pantheon with the new MC12 Corsa, which the Fiat affiliate describes as a build-to-order, track-only model based on its MC12 GTI racecar.
Available starting this fall, Maserati will build only 12 cars in total, each with a price tag of a million Euros ($1,275,000), plus tax. The sticker rivals that of the Bugatti Veyron, but there's one twist: Maserati has no plans to homologate the MC12 Corsa for road use or motorsports.
Instead, the automaker says the car is aimed at a select number of clients "who will enjoy the possibility to test their driving capability in the most exclusive gentlemen drivers' environment" — that is, for exclusive use during private track sessions or at Maserati exhibitions.
The Ferrari Enzo-based MC12 Corsa has another key difference from the Veyron, and that's engine output. Where the Bugatti's turbocharged W16 engine makes a ridiculous 1001 horsepower, the 6.0-liter V12 in the Maserati delivers a modest 755 hp through a Cambiocorsa gearbox. The two-place MC12 Corsa features a carbon-fiber monocoque and weighs a mere 2,535 pounds. It rides on 18-inch wheels and tires, and is fitted with Brembo racing brakes.
Maserati said the customer can individually tailor the car to his or her taste, with the opportunity to personalize the vehicle from a limited option list. The exterior palette includes the official Maserati color, called Blue Victory, and a range of other hues, available upon client request.
What this means to you: In terms of performance, it's no Bugatti, but the new MC12 Corsa offers even greater exclusivity than the tony Veyron.
Available starting this fall, Maserati will build only 12 cars in total, each with a price tag of a million Euros ($1,275,000), plus tax. The sticker rivals that of the Bugatti Veyron, but there's one twist: Maserati has no plans to homologate the MC12 Corsa for road use or motorsports.
Instead, the automaker says the car is aimed at a select number of clients "who will enjoy the possibility to test their driving capability in the most exclusive gentlemen drivers' environment" — that is, for exclusive use during private track sessions or at Maserati exhibitions.
The Ferrari Enzo-based MC12 Corsa has another key difference from the Veyron, and that's engine output. Where the Bugatti's turbocharged W16 engine makes a ridiculous 1001 horsepower, the 6.0-liter V12 in the Maserati delivers a modest 755 hp through a Cambiocorsa gearbox. The two-place MC12 Corsa features a carbon-fiber monocoque and weighs a mere 2,535 pounds. It rides on 18-inch wheels and tires, and is fitted with Brembo racing brakes.
Maserati said the customer can individually tailor the car to his or her taste, with the opportunity to personalize the vehicle from a limited option list. The exterior palette includes the official Maserati color, called Blue Victory, and a range of other hues, available upon client request.
What this means to you: In terms of performance, it's no Bugatti, but the new MC12 Corsa offers even greater exclusivity than the tony Veyron.
