Have you recently spotted a stunning-looking white sports car roaring away along the Leng Kee stretch? That would be the brand new Maserati MC20, which is now officially available in Singapore.
The MC20's drop-dead gorgeous forms are a sure headturner. With its sweeping lines, vertical headlights, purposeful stance and butterfly doors, this has all the visual hallmarks of a super sports car.
A simple cabin provides a driver-focused experience, but doesn't compromise on comfort features like electric seats With dynamic capability in mind, the cabin is also thoroughly driver-focused. Simple forms and the elimination of sharp edges ensure that nothing distracts from the driving experience. All key information is consolidated and displayed on two 10-inch screens - one for the dashboard, and the other in the centre console, dubbed Maserati Touch Control Plus. Beyond the wireless charger and controls for the windows and driving modes, the rest of the controls for the car are found on the steering wheel.
The beating heart of the MC20 is a newly developed 3.0-litre V6 Nettuno engine with 621bhp and 730Nm of torque. The engine is the first one in over 20 years to be conceived, developed, designed and built entirely by Maserati, and uses technology derived from Formula One engines.
The 3.0-litre V6 engine utilises F1-derived technology to produce 621bhp and 730Nm of torque The choice of a V6 architecture serves multiple purposes. Not only is it light and compact in size, but the geometry means that the engine can be situated low within the engine bay, creating a lower of centre of gravity to improve the car's overall handling performance. The compact size also means that the MC20 actually has a 101-litre boot at the rear (not something you'd typically find on super sports cars).
This Nettuno engine also features the Maserati Twin Combustion technology, which uses a pre-chamber combustion system (derived from F1 tech) to enable a very high specific output. And, thanks to the car's lithe 1,500kg curb weight, 0-100km/h takes just 2.9 seconds, and the car will top out at over 325km/h. There are also five drive modes available (GT, Wet, Sport, Corsa and ESC Off), each of which can have specific suspension adjustments.
The MC20 aims to blend track-oriented performance with the grand touring sensibilities that the brand is known for The new MC20 marks a new era for Maserati. Of course, this is the brand making a bold and purposeful statement of intent, but the MC20 is also set to inspire future models to come. The innovative engine technology will likely see application in future powertrains, while this MC20 model is also set to get a convertible version, as well as an all-electric one.
According to Maserati, all six cars that have been allocated for the Singapore market for 2022 have already been spoken for, so buyers keen on this new MC20 will likely have to wait. That said, if you're looking for a sports car that blends rampant performance with grand touring capabilities, and have over 800 grand to spare, then you might just consider this Maserati MC20.
The MC20's drop-dead gorgeous forms are a sure headturner. With its sweeping lines, vertical headlights, purposeful stance and butterfly doors, this has all the visual hallmarks of a super sports car.
The beating heart of the MC20 is a newly developed 3.0-litre V6 Nettuno engine with 621bhp and 730Nm of torque. The engine is the first one in over 20 years to be conceived, developed, designed and built entirely by Maserati, and uses technology derived from Formula One engines.
This Nettuno engine also features the Maserati Twin Combustion technology, which uses a pre-chamber combustion system (derived from F1 tech) to enable a very high specific output. And, thanks to the car's lithe 1,500kg curb weight, 0-100km/h takes just 2.9 seconds, and the car will top out at over 325km/h. There are also five drive modes available (GT, Wet, Sport, Corsa and ESC Off), each of which can have specific suspension adjustments.
According to Maserati, all six cars that have been allocated for the Singapore market for 2022 have already been spoken for, so buyers keen on this new MC20 will likely have to wait. That said, if you're looking for a sports car that blends rampant performance with grand touring capabilities, and have over 800 grand to spare, then you might just consider this Maserati MC20.
| Car Model | Price as of press time (not inclusive of COE) |
| Maserati MC20 | $788,000 |
