Maserati GT2 Stradale: The Ultimate Supercar Experience

As sure as the Earth orbits the Sun, a more extreme version of an existing supercar always comes. Now, it’s Maserati’s turn. Building on the bones of the Maserati MC20, this is the Maserati GT2 Stradale: racier, lighter, more powerful, but just as visually stunning. It looks like a race car, yet you can drive it on the street.

Returning to Racing Roots

At this juncture, the Maserati GT2 marked the brand’s return to racing, but it also served as inspiration for this new GT2 Stradale model. It still looks like an MC20, albeit with a myriad of carbon fiber enhancements and scoops cut throughout the body. The “shark nose” front is larger now, welcoming increased airflow, and the new adjustable carbon fiber spoiler can be configured in three different ways. The “high drag” setting can generate an impressive 1,102 pounds of downforce at 174 mph, according to the press release.

Engine Performance and Specs

As expected, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo Nettuno V-6 engine remains, but this version is upgraded to 640 hp, surpassing the 621 hp produced in the Coupe and Cielo versions. This enhancement makes it the most powerful version of the Nettuno to date. Moreover, Maserati has reduced the weight by approximately 132 pounds compared to a standard MC20. Consequently, it boasts an impressive 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of just 2.8 seconds, with a top speed of around 201 mph.

Everyday Usability

To ensure that owners can utilize the car for daily situations, the GT2 Stradale features a trunk that offers 3.5 cubic feet of storage space. Additionally, a nose-lift feature tilts the front upward by 3 degrees and raises it 1.4 inches. New seats further lower the driving position and come in two sizes: standard large or optional small. Harness attachments can be either three-point or four-point, providing customization for the driver.

The Ultimate Driving Pleasure

Maserati proclaims the GT2 Stradale to be a race car for the street, taking the best features of both the GT2 and MC20 and merging them into one remarkable supercar that emphasizes “driving pleasure.” While the MC20 has its strengths, some critics suggested it suffers from an identity crisis. Perhaps the GT2 Stradale will define its direction more clearly.

At present, no pricing has been disclosed, but one can surmise that all that carbon fiber won’t come at a bargain price.