Maserati MC20 GT2 returns the Trident to GT racing in 2023

Appears we bought forward of Maserati, however now we’re on the identical web page with the Italian carmaker. We wrote concerning the Maserati Project24 earlier this week, a limited-edition observe automobile not constructed to race a selected collection, as a substitute chasing Maserati’s personal efficiency targets. We puzzled whether or not the Project24 was a pivot from the rumored GT3 program deliberate for the MC20 years in the past. Seems the Project24 is an offshoot of the GT2 program for the MC20, the Italians in Modena saying they’ve developed an MC20 GT2 to compete within the Fanatec GT2 European Series Championship subsequent 12 months.

The bottom tech specs listed thus far for the MC20 GT2 are the identical because the Project24. The dual-turbo Nettuno V6 shifts via a six-speed sequential auto with paddle shifters, sending energy to the rear wheels via a mechanical restricted slip differential. Brembo CCMR racing brakes grasp off a double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bars entrance and rear and adjustable dampers, simply behind customized, cast 18-spoke middle lock wheels on racing slicks that may be modified simply due to on-board air jacks. A single seat within the cabin is accessorized with an adjustable, multifunction carbon fiber steering wheel, an adjustable pedal field, and air-con. Security options embrace an FIA gasoline tank, rain mild, roll cage, six-point harness, and fireplace extinguisher. 

The variations that we all know of are output, curb weight, and the aero bundle. Collection organizer SRO says GT2 is “formulated to deliver gents drivers again to the entrance of the stage … while being quick and spectacular sufficient to safe the values of SRO-promoted championships, ought to the present GT3 class turn out to be too costly for too a lot of our groups and drivers.” GT2 rules cap output at round 630 hp, simply 9 greater than the usual MC20 throws down — and 110 hp lower than the Project24. The collection’ Steadiness of Efficiency guidelines will finally decide race weight and output. The rules additionally draw limits round aero units that Maserati Stile did not must heed on the Project24. The aero bit is particularly essential right here as a result of GT2 automobiles are extra highly effective than GT3 entries however designed to be much less reliant on aerodynamics than GT3 automobiles, making GT2 variations simpler for amateurs to drive on the restrict.