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| Maserati MC12 | |
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| Also called: | Maserati MC12 Stradale, Maserati MCC [1] |
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| Manufacturer: | Maserati |
| Parent company: | Fiat |
| Production: | 2004-2005 50 produced |
| Class: | Supercar |
| Body style: | Coupe |
| Engine: | 6L V12 465 kW (630 bhp) |
| Transmission: | Maserati Cambiocorsa Semi-automatic transmission |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm (110.2 in |
| Length: | 5143 mm (202.5 in) |
| Width: | 2100 mm (82.5 in) |
| Height: | 1205 mm (47.4 in) |
| Curb weight: | 1335 kg (2943 lb) |
| Related: | Enzo Ferrari |
| Similar: | Koenigsegg CCR, Pagani Zonda, Saleen S7, Bugatti Veyron |
| Designer: | Frank Stephenson at Pininfarina |
The Maserati MC12 is a supercar produced by Maserati as a roadcar (for homologation) from which they developed a FIA GT Championship racing variant. The car entered production in 2004 with 30 to be produced (5 not for sale) and a further 25 produced in 2005. All 50 were pre-sold for €600 000[2][3].
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[edit] Overview
The MC12 has a mid-engine, rear wheel drive V12 in a 2 door coupe with a targa top roof. The car was based heavily on the Enzo Ferrari, sharing the same Ferrari Dino V12 engine with slight modifications, the same gearbox (but renaming it Maserati Cambiocorsa) and the same chassis and track (length of axle between the wheels)[3]. Available only in the white and blue colour scheme it serves as a tribute to the America Camoradi Scuderia racing team of the early 1960's that drove Maserati Tipo Birdcages [4]. Because it was designed for racing, not practicality the MC12 has no rear window.
[edit] Specifications
[edit] Performance
- 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 3.8 seconds [5]
- 0-200 km/h (125 mph): 9.9 seconds [2]
- Standing ¼ Mile: 11.3 seconds
- Standing Km: 20.1 seconds
- Top speed: 330 km/h (205 mph)
[edit] Engine
- 6L (5998 cc) Enzo Ferrari derived V12
- 4 valves per cylinder
- Dry sump lubrication
- Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
- Maximum Power: 463.1 kW (621 bhp) at 7500 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 652 Nm (481 lbft) at 5500 rpm
[edit] Chassis
- Maserati Cambiocorsa 6 speed Semi-automatic transmission (identical to that of the Enzo Ferrari
- Optional 6 speed manual [6]
- Rack and pinion steering with power assist
[edit] Suspension
- Front and rear: Double wishbone, push-rod operated coil springs over dampers
[edit] Brakes
- Front: Brembo ABS, 380 mm (15 in) discs with 4 calipers
- Rear: Brembo ABS, 335 mm (13.2 in) discs with 4 calipers
[edit] Tyres
- Front: 245/35 ZR 19
- Rear: 345/35 ZR 19
[edit] Racing
In 2004 Maserati completed 25 road cars and 3 race cars intended for FIA GT GT1 class[7]. In 2004 the Maserati Team finished 7th having only competed in one race Dubai[8]. In 2005 the Maserati Team won the FIA GT Manufacturers Cup with 239 points, almost double the next team (Ferrari with 125 points)[9]. As of September 2006 Maserati is placed second in the Manufacturers Cup and in the FIA GT the Vitaphone MC12 Team is placed first and has the top two drivers for points [10].
[edit] Trivia
- The Maserati MC12 beat the Enzo Ferrari on Top Gear's test track, driven by The Stig, by 0.1 seconds with a time of 1:18.9, the Enzo with a time of 1:19 [11]
[edit] MC12 Corsa
| Maserati MC12 Corsa | |
| Manufacturer: | Maserati |
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| Parent company: | Fiat |
| Production: | 2006 12 (non-production vehicle) |
| Class: | Supercar |
| Body style: | Coupe |
| Engine: | 6L V12 564 kW (755 bhp) at 8000 rpm [12] |
| Transmission: | Maserati Cambiocorsa Semi-automatic transmission |
| Curb weight: | 1150 kg (2535 lb) |
| Related: | Maserati MC12 Enzo Ferrari |
| Similar: | Ferrari FXX |
The MC12 Corsa was developed in mid 2006 "in response to the customer demand to own the MC12 racing car and fuelled by the growth in track days, where owners can drive their cars at high speeds in the safety of a race track" stated Edward Butler, (General Manager for Maserati in Australia and New Zealand)[13]. It is similar to the Ferrari FXX in that it is only sold to selected customers, not street legal but designed for track racing, kept for the customers at the company's factory however unlike the FXX it is not used for testing new technologies, it is solely a race car.
The MC12 Corsa cost €1 million (US$1.7 million), and was developed directly from the MC12 GT1 which won the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup. It is available in the "Blue Victory" colour but is personally customisable.[13]. Twelve were sold to selected Maserati customers to participate in "day races" organised by Maserati[13], however another 3 were produced for testing and publicity [12].
[edit] References
- ^ Serious Wheels: Maserati MCC. Serious Wheels. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ a b Maserati Indy: MC12. Maserati Indy. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ a b World Car Fans test drive MC12. World Car Fans. Retrieved on 2006-09-28.
- ^ RSportsCars: Maserati MC12. RSportsCars. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ Carfolio: Maserati MC12. Carfolio. Retrieved on 2006-09-28.
- ^ Concept Carz: Maserati MC12. Concept Carz. Retrieved on 2006-09-28.
- ^ Maserati Net: 25 roadgoing MC12's delivered. Maserati Net. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ FIA GT Standings of 2004. Maserati Corse. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ FIA GT Standings of 2005. Maserati Corse. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ FIA GT Standings 2006. Maserati Corse. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ Top Gear Power Laps. BBC. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ a b Ultimate Car Page:Maserati MC12 Corsa. Ultimate Car Page. Retrieved on 2006-09-29.
- ^ a b c >RSportsCars: Maserati MC12 Corsa. RSportsCars. Retrieved on 2006-09-28.
