News June 5 2006

Maserati unveils MC12 Corsa

Maserati has taken the wraps of its $1.7 million supercar, a new track-only version of the World Championship-winning Maserati MC12 called the Corsa and which will only be sold to valued Maserati customers who will be restricted to using their new supercar on private track days.

"This is a unique opportunity to own a car that is the reigning GT World Champion," says Edward Butler, General Manager for Maserati in Australia and New Zealand. "The world-beating racing car was developed from the Maserati MC12 road car and the Corsa is derived directly from the GT1 racing car exclusively for track use.

It will not be homologated for road use. The MC12 Corsa has been developed in response to the customer demand to own the MC12 racing car and fuelled by the growth in track days, where owners can drive their cars at high speeds in the safety of a race track without the obvious constraints of normal road use. Without doubt the MC12 Corsa is the ultimate track day car!"

The 564 kW MC12 Corsa has been developed from the MC12 GT1 which won the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup. It will be used exclusively on track during private test sessions and exhibition activities organised by Maserati. It will not be homologated for road use or for any racing activity.

The Maserati MC12 Corsa will be on sale at the price of a million Euros plus tax in September. Available in the official Maserati "Blue Victory" color, it may also be personalized upon request with several optional items.

Total production of the Maserati MC12 Corsa will not exceed 12 units worldwide.

Technical data

1. Chassis carbon-fibre monologue
2. Gearbox Cambiocorsa
3. Brakes Brembo steel and carbon (no ABS)
4. Front Rim 18'' race version
5. Rear Rim 18'' race version
6. Front Tyres 14x18
7. Rear Tyres 14x18
8. Interior 2 seats - race version
9. Roll-bar yes
10. Engine V12
11. Capacity 6.0 litres
12. Power output 564 kW/8000
13. Dry weight (Kg) 1.150
14. Weight/power ratio (Kg/Hp) 1,52
15. Units 12+3
16. Price 1.000.000 euro + Tax
17. Road homologation No

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