The Maserati MC20 just got even meaner, with the introduction of a track-focused variant in the vein of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Coined the GT2 Stradale, Maserati’s take on the stripped out, no frills supercar genre features the underpinnings of the MC20’s GT2 racer, paired with the performance know-how of the Italian brand’s motorsports division.
The headline figures include a 8kW power bump, with its twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine now producing 471kW, or enough to propel the GT2 Stradale from 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds (0.1s quicker than the MC20) and reach a top speed of 324km/h.
As well as packing extra punch, the GT2 Stradale is 60kg lighter than the donor car by tipping the scales at 1365kg.
The GT2 Stradale could’ve been lighter if not for the introduction of a new aero package, which includes a broader front grille, motorsport-derived front bumper, fender air outtakes, enlarged rear fender intakes, a reinforced bonnet, and a carbon-fibre rear wing.
Three levels of adjustment are available for the rear wing, all carrying varying levels of downforce.
In its ‘high drag’ maximum attack mode, the GT2 Stradale can generate 500kg of aerodynamic downforce at 280 km/h, more than triple the MC20’s 145kg contribution at the same speed.
Aside from the adjustable rear wing, a number of exterior aesthetic details set the GT2 Stradale apart from the MC20.
The lower section of the racy new model is carbon fibre painted in matte black, which can be swapped out for optional ‘aesthetic’ raw carbon fibre.
An array of unique paint finishes complete the look – Nero Essenza, Blu Infinito, Gloss Giallo Genio, Matte Bianco Audace, and launch colour Digital Aurora Matte are the five dedicated offerings.
Maserati’s customisation program allows buyers to choose from an extended suite of optional colours including Grigio Lamiera Matte, Digital Mint Matte, Nero Cometa Textured, Powder Nude Textured, Blu Corse, Azzurro Astro Matte, and Military Teal Matte.
The interior of the GT2 Stradale is equipped with Alcantara upholstery and carbon fibre, in line with the lightweight ethos of the car.
New carbon fibre bucket seats, co-developed with Sabelt, are racing harness-ready and house foam ends upholstered in blue Alcantara. The pews come in two sizes, and sit lower than the seats offered in the MC20.
Ahead of the driver sits a thicker, simplified steering wheel trimmed in Alcantara with carbon fibre accents. It’s a different shape to the standard wheel in the MC20, and the Stradale also gains LED ‘shift lights’ straight out of the GT2 racer.
Maserati has left the carbon fibre monocoque of the GT2 Stradale exposed, as requested by customers. Door handle pulls save weight and nod to its motorsport origins.
On top of the upgrades fitted to each GT2 Stradale, Maserati will offer an optional Performance Pack that adds a new Corsa Evo ‘track mode’, Michelin semi-slick tyres, an adjustable traction control system, and an electronic limited-slip differential.
If that isn’t enough, buyers can option the Performance Plus Pack with a four-point harness and fire extinguisher.
Maserati has not yet confirmed how many examples of the GT2 Stradale will be produced, but it’s safe to assume that the model will be limited-run with a sticker price far exceeding that of the $490,000 MC20.
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