Maserati GT2 Strada: the 640 HP Super Sportiva which brings the road to the road

Maserati GT2 Road, or the recipe to bring all the experience accumulated into the world of competitions on the roadtransforming an endothermic car into purity born for the track in a supercar approved for everyday use. This car represents a perfect synthesis between the racing tradition of the trident and the most advanced technological innovation, offering a perfect mix of power, aerodynamics and driving pleasure. The Maserati GT2 Road was born from the MC20 projectthe coupe that marked the brand’s return to the super -sports segment. From here, the natural evolution led to the GT2, designed for the Fanatec GT2 European Series championship, and finally to the road GT2, which transfers the know-how acquired into the races to the road. With just 914 specimens Products, this car is positioned as an exclusive model intended for true enthusiasts. The price? 312,000 euroscustomizations excluded …

The guide: an extreme but accessible experience

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Just a look to understand that this Maserati is not an ordinary car. The carved air intakes, the imposing rear wing, the sharp design: everything exudes aggression. If the MC20 maintains a certain elegance, the road GT2 plays uncovered cards. It is pure sportiness; The car that every racing enthusiast dreams of driving at least once in life. The interiors push even the concept of extreme functionality even further. Profusion carbon, racing seats, four -point belts: the essentials is there, the superfluous has been banned. The start button pressed, the Neptune engine (V6 Biturbo) comes to life with a dark and deep roar. At low speeds the motor mumbles regularly; You start playing a little with the steering wheel and you perceive an out of the ordinary lightness; It is as if the car float on the asphalt. By pressing the accelerator, the progression is surprisingly manageable. No brutal explosion, only a constant and unstoppable push. The 200 km/h arrive in a flash but the real show begins to the first detached. The braking system is devastating: the deceleration is brutal and repeatable to infinity, without the slightest hint of fading. When corner, the Maserati GT2 Strada offers a perfect mix between stability and agility. The retrotrewae is glued to the asphalt, while the front end, when the limit is near, warns punctually, with a slight understeer. Whoever wants to dare, using the Drive Mode Corsa 1, will have to deal with an Oversterzo … aristocrat! In fact, even this supercar retains a natural elegance. From the rough appearance of a track beast there is a true gentleman, capable of going very fast, with class.

Performance: Speed ​​and extraordinary accelerations

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Since the first steps of the technical development of the Mc20, Maserati already had in mind of report the brand on the slopes. The result was the Maserati GT2, the protagonist of a winning return to motorsport. The road GT2 is the natural continuation of this path: a car designed for the circuit but adapted to the needs of the road, without losing anything in terms of performance and driving dynamics. With a maximum speed of 324 km/h and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 secondsthe road GT2 is not only a supercar but a real track weapon, disguised as a road car. The Nettuno engine, V6 Biturbo, in its more powerful version, comes to 640 HPexceeding 10 HP MC20. This result was obtained thanks to a refined electronics optimization work, to a new exhaust system and a more efficient cooling system, which has made it possible to increase the pressure of the supercharging, without penalizing reliability. But the power is not everything: the great work done on the reduction of weight (-60 kg compared to MC20) And on the aerodynamics he made this Maserati incredibly performing. With an aerodynamic load of 500 kg, 130 kg at the front and 370 kg at the rear, at 280 km/hthe road GT2 guarantees a stability and a deign worthy of the competition cousin (which in the retrutreno shows off a huge wing but which could not be approved for use on the road). The MC20, so to speak, stopped at 145 kg, 35 kg at the front and 110 kg at the rear, always at 280 km/h. It should be noted that it is possible to manually adjust the inclination of the rear wing on three positions. The 500 kg of aerodynamic load of the GT2 road refer to the configuration with the maximum inclination of the wing but the car, for reasons of consumption during the approval phase, is delivered with the “medium load” calibration. Finally, aerodynamics under the car was also optimized, where a longer extractor is noted.

Design: the elegance of functionality

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The Maserati GT2 Road is not only an extreme car in performance but also in design, which reflects the sporting soul of the project. The frame is entirely in carbon fiber, the same used for competition GT2ensuring high torsional rigidity. Every detail of the body has been designed with a precise function: to improve aerodynamics and the management of air flows. The front has an aggressive design with the characteristic “Shark Nose”, larger than that of the MC20. The unprecedented air intakes on the front fenders guarantee the disposal of the heat of the braking system, while The rear air intakes, larger (+16% flow) than those of the MC20, improve engine cooling. The colors available further emphasize the sporty character of the car: among the most iconic colors we find infinite blue, the shiny genius yellow and the daring white white, in addition to the special Digital Aurora Matte. The Maserati Fuoriserie program then offers further customization options For those who want a truly unique model.

Interior: a racing cockpit, with a touch of luxury

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Going on the road GT2 means entering a passenger compartment that immediately transmits the atmosphere of a real racing car. Each element of the interiors has been designed to reduce weight and improve the driving experience, without giving up the comfort necessary for use on the road. THE carbon fiber seatsdeveloped with Sabelt, offer a lowered and enveloping driving position. Available in two sizes, they can be equipped with four -point belts. The steering wheel, inspired by that of the MC20, integrates the essential commands and has a “shift light” system that reports the ideal time to change gears. The central tunnel, redesigned to reduce the weight, houses the selector of guide methodswhich offers four main settings: Wet, GT, Sport and Corsa. With the performance pack, the “EVO race” mode is also availabledirectly derived from the track GT2, with advanced adjustments for traction, differential and ABS control. The Infotainment Maserati Intelligent Assistant (Mia) guarantees high -level connectivity and entertainment, with a Double 10.25 -inch display and support for Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The Sonus Faber audio system, available in Premium or High Premium version, promises an engaging sound experience. Honestly, we did not try it, because the roar of the V6 Nettuno was the best music that could be heard!

Engineering: the substance behind the form

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The Maserati GT2 Road is not only a work of aesthetic art but a machine with extraordinary performance. The Neptune engine, 3.0 -liter Biturbo V6, with Maserati Twin Combustion technology derived from Formula 1offers a powerful thrust thanks to the direct injection system and the combustion pre -program. The maximum pair of 720 Nm at 3,000 rpm It guarantees extraordinary acceleration but also a progressive disbursement. The 8 -speed dual clutch gearbox (the last two are overdrives), developed with Tremec, ensures very quick changes, while the system E-LSD, A self -locking system in frictionoptimizes traction depending on the chosen riding mode. The Double triangle suspensions with Uniball Giuntidirectly derived from the world of competitions, improve driving precision, while the Brembo braking system with Carbioramic discs guarantees lightning decelerations. The dry weight of only 1365 kg and the Weights distribution 40/60 (40% to the front and 60% on the rear), are the latest data that explain the racing nature of this Maserati. A lot of work also on thebraking system. At the poison there are records of 388 mm in diameter, 8 mm more than those of the MC20, combined with six piston brake calipers; At the rear there are records of 370 mm in diameter, 20 mm more than those of the MC20, combined with four pistons calipers. I also reviewed the calibration of the system brake by wire and the ABS, developed together with the unprecedented Drive Mode Corsa.

Strengths and weaknesses

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Here’s what he liked and what he did not convince during the road test of the Maserati GT2 Road.

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In a nutshell

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The Maserati GT2 Road is not only a supercar but a manifesto of the Maserati philosophy: without compromise performance, refined engineering and a design that excites. With a production limited to 914 specimens, this car becomes a collector’s piece for brand enthusiasts and for those who want a car capable of giving unique emotions.

Data sheet

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Here are the main technical data of the Maserati GT2 Road.