THEY SAY: "Maserati GT2 Stradale is an ode to the most extraordinary and exclusive sportiness, the result of a technical and stylistic partnership between the Maserati GT2, a masterpiece of performance created for the brand's return to GT competitions, and Maserati MC20, an iconic Trident car imbued with an unmistakable style."
WE SAY: I'm not sure why Maserati chose to drop the MC20 name for the GT2 Stradale. In essence, it's an MC20 'Speciale' which, on paper at least, is more than a little... underwhelming.
Compared to the MC20, the GT2 Stradale looks worse, has barely any more power (up 7kW) and it weighs just 60kg less. The end result is a car that is a mere 0.1 of a second quicker from 0-100km/h and slower at the top end (324km/h vs 325km/h). Admittedly, the GT2 Stradale's aerodynamic paraphernalia does grant it a fair dollop more downforce (500kg vs 174kg), although the full amount is only accessible at a fairly irrelevant 280km/h.
However, like the superlative Ferrari 458 Speciale, I highly suspect the GT2 Stradale may be one of those cars that is far more than the sum of its parts. I suppose we'll just have to drive it to find out, then.
Powertrain, brakes, and tyres
Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Brakes: Brembo carbon ceramic brakes
Wheels: 20-inch centerlock forged wheels
Tyres: Michelin Cup 2
- Front: 245/35 R20
- Rear: 305/30 R20
Differential: Electronic limited-slip differential
Performance and weight
Engine power: 471kW (640PS) at 7,500rpm
Engine torque: 720Nm (531lb-ft) from 3,000-5,500rpm
Weight (dry, DIN): 1365kg (3009lbs)
0-100km/h (0-62mph): 2.8 seconds
Top speed: 324km/h (199mph)
100-0km/h (62-0mph): 33m
Safety, economy, and price
ANCAP: N/a
Fuel economy (WTLP): 11.6L/100km
Price (AUD): Somewhere well north of the $510,000 Maserati demand for the MC20.
Other
- Sabelt carbon fibre, double shell seats
- Maserati offers the GT2 Stradale with two, optional, performance upgrades:
- Performance Pack: Includes Michelin semi-slick tyres, electronic e-LSD with specific driving mode calibrations, carbon-ceramic racing brakes and specific ESC, Maserati Stability Program (MSC) and ABS calibrations.
- Performance Plus: In addition to Performance Pack features, the Performance Plus package also includes four-point belts with the relevant fixing bracket and a fire extinguisher.
- New Alcantara steering wheel with shift lights
