MASERATI MC12

MASERATI MC12

Maserati MC12

You are a lucky person if you can spot a Maserati MC12 someday. The MC12 was limited production two-seater super sports car produced by Maserati from 2004 to 2005. Only 50 cars were ever produced and each car had a price tag of $670,541 USD! Maserati designed and built the car on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari, but the final car is much larger and has a lower drag coefficient but the Enzo has better acceleration and top speed. The MC12 was developed to signal Maserati's return to racing after 37 years. It competed in FIA GT1 in 2004 with huge success.

Maserati MC12 FIA GT1 (2004)

PERFORMANCE

MC12 is a mid-engined rear wheel drive car. The MC12 sports a 5,998 cc Enzo Ferrari-derived V12 engine, mounted at 65°.Each cylinder has four valves, lubricated via a dry sump system. Power is delivered through a six speed semi-automatic transmission. These combine to provide a maximum power of 620 bhp and 652 Nm of torque. The MC12 can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.8 seconds and is capable of reaching 330 kmph. The MC12's chassis is a monocoque made of carbon and nomex, with an aluminium sub-chassis at the front and rear. It has a roll bar to provide additional strength, comfort and safety. Double wishbone suspension with push-rod-operated coil springs provide stability and dampers smooth the ride for the passengers. The front of the car can be raised for speed bumps and hills by pressing a button that extends the front suspension. There are two modes for the chassis' tuning which can also be changed with a button in the cabin: "sport", the standard setting, and "race", which features less of the "Bosch ASR" (anti-slip regulation) traction control, faster shifts and stiffer suspension. The tyres are Pirelli P Zero Corsas. The brakes are Brembo disc brakes with a Bosch anti-lock braking system (ABS).

DESIGN

Exterior

The body of MC12 is entirely made of carbon-fibre. There is a rear wing which is two metres (79 in) wide but only 30 millimetres (1.2 in) thick. The rear bumper has diffusers to take advantage of ground effect. Air enters the engine compartment through an air scoop positioned on the rear end on top of the cabin. The car is noted for the awkwardness that results from its size, very long and wider than a Hummer H2. MC12 also lacks of a rear window, which can make parking the MC12 challenging. The exterior is available only in the white-and-blue colour scheme.

Interior

Even though the car is a modificated version of it’s race twin, the interiors are intended to be luxurious. The interior is a mix of gel-coated carbon fibre, blue leather and silver "Brightex", a synthetic material which was found to be "too expensive for the fashion industry". The centre console features the characteristic Maserati oval analogue clock and a blue ignition button, but it has been criticised for lacking a radio, car stereo or a place to install an aftermarket sound system.

Maserati MC12's Interior

APPERANCES

The Maserati MC12 has appeared in many racing video games like Need For Speed : The Run, Forza Horizon series, Forza Motorsport 5 & 6, Assetto Corsa and mobile video game Asphalt : 8