Maserati's MCXtrema: Project24's Final Reveal Unveils A Radical 730-hp Supercar
by AutoExpert | 2 August, 2023
Known as Project24, the 730-hp MC20-based two-seater revealed its wrapped-up name: MCXtrema. Over the past year, the company has teased various sketches and renderings; as a result, the idea of a more radical car than the MC20 has begun to fall into place. The grand global debut of the MCXtrema will take place on August 18, at The Quail during Monterey Car Week 2023.
The Modenese company broke the mold and revealed that the MC20-based supercar will be known as MCXtrema, which sounds as good as the sound of a scratching chalkboard. This naming choice isn't very characteristic of Maserati. Perhaps that's the whole point; even after the critics-pleasing MC20, many people still question what Maserati represents or achieves.
Even so, Maserati is well known for its rich motorsport history closet and is fully capable to drive nuts all the speed lovers with the latest creation MCXtrema and convince them that it can still do the hardcore stuff.
Additionally, the company declared that the car will be wholly assembled in Italy and that it marks the beginning of the brand’s new era, offering at the same time a tribute to the exploits of the Maserati Corse racing operation.
In conclusion, the freedom that Maserati designers took advantage of has shaped the MCXtrema into a track-only machine, which means it hasn’t had to match all of the regulations that seem to ensure concept cars have lost their edge by the time they reach the showroom. Maserati didn’t conform to the racing regulations either, so the owners will have to restrict their exploits to private test sessions.
The MC20’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine has been tuned to generate 730 hp and communicates that power to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox and a mechanical limited-slip differential. A sub-1,250 kg (2,756 pounds) dry weight means those horses can all be turned to account and the chassis has been distinctively tuned for the track with a new adaptable suspension system and more powerful Brembo CCMR brakes.
Each of the 62 cars the automaker promised to build were pre-sold-out, despite the fact that Maserati is still tight-lipped about prices for the MCXtrema.
Unfortunately, Maserati hasn't unveiled any specific details about the car's interior. Generally speaking, the cockpit is suitably motorsport-themed and features an arcing bucket seat.
