MASERATI MC20 BREAKS COVER

Maserati is going head-to-head with the elite of supercars after it lifted the wraps from its stunning MC20, writes Jim Mcgill. Set to rival the likes of the Ferrari F8 Tributo and Mclaren 720 S, the M C 20 will top 202mph, and carry a price tag of £187,230.

Featuring t win-turb os, and delivering 622bhp with 538lb ft of torque, the new Nettuno V6 engine is the first to be produced in-house by Maserati for more than 20 years. It’ll propel the MC20 from 0-62mph in less than 2.9secs, and carry on on to a top speed of 202mph.

Tip ping the scale sat just 1,500 kg, thanks to a host of lightweight materials, the Italian sp or tscar maker says the MC20 has a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio.

Although measuring 4,669mm, the MC20 looks squat and compact. In reality though, it’s actually longer than both the Ferrari F8 Tributo and Mclaren 720S.

Under the skin there’s adap - tive suspension, featuring double wishbones all-round, plus a limited slip self-locking rear differential. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. There are also large manual paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, which also features ignition and launch control buttons

As for pricing? Maserati has been pretty cute. Starting at £187,230, the MC20 is short of the respective prices for the Ferrari F8 Tributo or Mclaren 720S of £203,475 and £215,050. It is though ahead of the entry-level models from the two brands. First deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2021.