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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Charles Bradley – June 28, 2025

Living with Maserati’s All-Electric Grecale Folgore: A We...

Let’s get one thing straight: I’ve driven battery electric vehicles before, Teslas and the like, so I know all about their amazing acceleration (despite the extra weight) and super-quiet running. However, I hadn’t ever ‘lived’ with one of these cars for an extended period, testing its range and charging requirements in real-world scenarios. Adding an extra layer of jeopardy is the fact that this road trip celebrates my 10th wedding anniversary! My wife and I would like to remember this for all the right reasons, not for getting stuck in the back of beyond… The opportunity arose following a conversation with Maserati Formula E driver Jake Hughes at the Miami E-Prix. As we spoke, a Maserati Grecale Folgore passed by, prompting Hughes to share his daily experiences with the model. He praised its smoothness, instant torque, and comfort, noting how much he missed it during a return to a combustion engine vehicle. The only drawback, he rued, was the lack of charging infrastructure in his homeland, the UK. And this is where my number one concern lay: Range anxiety. Having run out of fossil-fuel gas once in my life (thanks to an electronic tripmeter that was lying to me) that was one time too many for me. So, it sure wasn’t about to happen on my first week of electric motoring. Inspired, I arranged a loan of the 2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore, priced at $135,855 with options. The SUV arrived with a 91% state of charge, sufficient for our initial drive from South Beach to Key Largo. As luck would have it, our chosen villa just happened to have an Electrify America charging point less than half a mile away (trust me, this wasn’t planned) – although it was a little alarming to discover that the only other option was in Key West… That journey would be 168 miles, which was doable but rather pushing it! Instead, our journey was a more manageable 72 miles. Once on the road, it was clear that the Grecale Folgore’s road manners are excellent. I’d heard a few unflattering stories about this model’s bumpy ride and handling in all-electric form, but it seems that was limited to pre-production cars, and this all-electric Folgore model felt just as comfortable as its ICE-powered counterpart. The instant throttle response helped navigate Miami’s Dolphin Expressway Sunday drivers, but as soon as I hit the Florida Turnpike for the big turn south, there’s a cloud on my horizon... An actual black cloud, that’s obliterated my horizon! The Folgore’s super-quiet electric motors made my phone’s ‘severe thunderstorm warning’ alarm all the easier to hear, and we plunged into a classic summertime Florida monsoon. Despite driving this car for the very first time, I felt confident of its wet-weather abilities, and its heavy curb weight, plus four-wheel drive, helped carve through the waves, as we ploughed into deeper and deeper water. As the lightning flashed, and the thunder rolled from all angles, it was the kind of driving conditions that if you went near a truck, you’d risk getting swamped by its bow wave. Finally, after a good 20 minutes of 35mph chugging along through the storm with the wipers going at maximum speed, we finally came out the other side and were soon back motoring in the sunshine. Now on U.S. 1, as the road narrowed to the classic single-lane main artery of the Keys, I could relax my grip on the wheel and focus on how my range was getting on. Pretty good was the answer, and as we arrived at our destination for check-in, the SOC states the Grecale is in the low 60s. So, perhaps aided by me pootling along through the rain in MaxRange mode, that’s effectively only a third of the battery spent for 75 miles. With vacation mode engaged, as we’re hanging here for the first four days, our trips out are for meals and local sightseeing only. But with a shift of location to Tavernier up next, I decide it’s prescient to do a top-up charge while we’re close to that charging station at Tradewinds. Thanks to some tutelage from our road tester Gabriel Vega Cortés, I arrive at the charging station with my Electrify America app in hand and some cash pre-loaded in the account. Gabe reckons that sometimes the chargers can be a little funky to get going if you drive them from unit’s screen, plus in bright sunlight it’s a squinty task just like the gas station. I hook up the heavy cable to the Grecale, for my first-ever electric charge, and it’s an immediate ‘no’ from the machine. Despite a satisfying clunk from the plug/socket it says the connection is no good. Er, OK… hello range-anxiety panic! Good thing this is just a trial run that I don’t really need. But now it feels like I do… I repeat the process, and this time all is well. I swipe right on my EA app, and it’s off and running. The Folgore’s green lights next to the connector are happily flashing away to confirm electricity is flowing, so safe in the knowledge it’s charging, I lock the car and head off to Publix for groceries. After 38 minutes, which includes a browse of an outlet mall, my app is showing an SOC of 93%. As my mentor Gabe suggests, charging is a law of diminishing returns past 80%, and it slows down substantially as you get closer to 100. Happy with my lot, and at a cost of $22.77, I disconnect the cable and set off on the short hop to Tavernier. After pottering around there for a few more days, our full final day of vacation involves an 88-mile round trip to the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, and after a fun time feeding some recovering sea-loving reptiles, on this drive I have a good play through the Grecale’s drive modes – including Offroad (as we take a couple of gravel avenues), GT and Sport. All seem fit for purpose, with Sport mode the most fun as it ratchets up the motor noise and squats the suspension down. There aren’t many corners in the Keys to push any limits, but it’s clearly a car you could have fun in, and jumping into small gaps at junctions is easy with that instant throttle response. Even with 550 hp on tap, there were no nasty neck-snapping surprises when I gave it full beans to hit the speed limit asap. In the cockpit, the column-mounted shift paddles are now tasked with adjusting the intensity of the Folgore’s regenerative braking system. I loved the one-pedal driving that allowed for, with maximum regen selected, but I didn’t quite get the sense in having the flappy paddles in the way of the indicator/wiper stalks. The gear selectors themselves are buttons sandwiched between its central displays, which upon first drive was a little unintuitive. I really liked some of the exterior design cues, which I noticed were sporty enough to get some admiring glances – even from Porsche Macan owners – on multiple occasions. And my wife liked the interior design, which was copper-themed. Overall, it was both very pleasing on the eye and comfortable across our journey. Ahead of the 77-mile return journey home, and with the battery down in the 50% range after our longest drive yet, I return to the charging station and couple up to the same unit at Tradewinds I used a few days earlier. Again, it refuses to comply the first time but looks to be working at the second time of asking. But as I browse the nearby outlet mall, I check the app: It’s stopped charging after just two minutes. I go back, try again. This time I stay with the car, and the same thing happens after 1m55s. By Zeus, just give me some charge! Annoyed, I decide to switch chargers. There are two ‘up to 350kW’ stations here and the other one is available (a Genesis, impressively down to just 7% SOC, is hooked up to a ‘up to 150kW’ so I’m immediately suspicious that the higher-powered ones aren’t working) and I try the other one. This time, it’s a qualified success. The system works first time, and after a 45-minute charge I set off for home armed with 93% again. Max charging speed was 78kW, with 37.7kWh delivered for a grand total of $22.69. I will get home! Charging electric cars is a doddle, when it works. Like Maserati’s racing ace Jake Hughes says, the electric car lifestyle is brilliant until a long distance, and that range anxiety, rears its head. As a city cruiser, Maserati’s Grecale Folgore is an excellent car; it looks great, it’s nippy through traffic, and I can confirm it’ll handle a big storm with ease. But if it was my daily driver for longer drives, I feel I’d have to become an expert in charging station locations, rather than ‘I’m getting low on gas, I’ll be sure to stop at the next station I see.’ As more and more full-electric cars are sold, is the infrastructure in America keeping up? According to reports, in the fourth quarter of 2024 some 433,843 full EVs were registered, while only 9,701 new public chargers were added – a ratio of about 45 new EVs for every new public charging port. This means a national average of 30 EVs per public charging port, highlighting the strain on charging demand – and, of course, their reliability. Maybe my range anxiety isn’t misplaced after all… View All Maserati Grecale Folgores For Sale

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 26, 2025

Maserati MCXtrema Wears Historic Livery For 24 Hours of Spa

Maserati revives a legendary livery with its new racing masterpiece. Maserati’s new performance era was spurred by the introduction of its MC20, a successor to its iconic MC12 supercar and the harbinger of a new chapter of engineering excellence for Maserati, thanks to its racing-derived engineering, compelling looks, and especially the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Nettuno V6 engine that not only powers the MC20, but also models throughout Maserati’s current lineup. However, the MC20 itself served as the basis for a series of even more intense Maserati supercar models, like the GT2 race car, the GT2 Stradale, a street legal variant of it, and the Maserati MCXtrema, a track-only supercar for an ultra-exclusive circle of just 62 owners. With this year’s 24 Hours of Spa bringing a daunting endurance challenge to one of the world’s most iconic racing circuits, Maserati’s MCXtrema has the honor of serving as the leader of the race’s traditional opening parade. The specific MCXtrema for the job is finished with a black and bright blue livery, which is recognizable to racing enthusiasts as it echoes the legendary MC12 GT1 race car that the Vitaphone Racing Team used to three victories and two runner-up finishes on the very same circuit. With a special livery that honors an incredible triumph in the previous chapter of Maserati’s racing history, the Trident’s new MCXtrema is the latest addition to a cherished motorsport legacy. View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 25, 2025

One-Off Peralta S Supercar To Make US Debut At Monterey M...

This new one-off supercar is set to make one Car Week appearance. One of the most anticipated automotive events of the year is on the horizon: Monterey Car Week. With some of the most prestigious displays, concours events, and activities on the planet surrounding some of the world’s most exclusive and coveted cars, Monterey Car Week brings out the absolute best in the automotive industry, as well as among luxury and exotic car collectors. One of those is Carlos Peralta, for whom GFG Style created a stunning one-off supercar that will only make one appearance during Car Week at the Monterey Motorsports Festival. That car is the Peralta S, and it was designed by Fabrizio Giugiaro within GFG Style, which was founded by Fabrizio and his legendary father, Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Peralta S is the first one-off vehicle to emerge from the design house, and after originally being unveiled in Mexico, it’s making its U.S. debut at Monterey Motorsports Festival. The Peralta S is based on the Maserati MC20, Maserati’s new supercar with racing-derived design and engineering, as well as Maserati’s exciting new 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Nettuno V6 engine. The Peralta S maintains the MC20’s 612-horsepower powertrain, as well as its rear-wheel drive, mid-engined layout. However, the new supercar features a retro-inspired wedge-shaped body, reminiscent of many of the masterpieces penned by Giugiaro in the past. Inspired by the Maserati Boomerang concept from 1972, which was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the wedge shape is enhanced by a dramatic front-hinged canopy that opens upward for ingress and egress. This year’s Monterey Motorsports Festival is the place to see this incredible, retro-inspired one-off, where the new Peralta S is set to make a splash at 2025’s Monterey Car Week. View All Maserati MC20 For Sale Image Source: Monterey Motorsports Festival

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 23, 2025

Maserati Recaps Historic Cars & Liveries At 1000 Miglia

Maserati celebrates its rich history at 1000 Miglia. One of the most historic manufacturers in the automotive industry, Maserati has spent an incredibly long time defining Italian luxury automotive excellence with its beautiful vehicles that combine sumptuous appointments with spirited driving character. While today’s Maserati lineup consists of luxury SUVs, supercars, track-ready machines, and stunning grand tourers, the brand has roots deeply planted in the motorsport world, with one of the historic races Maserati participated in being the Mille Miglia, a legendary challenge that took place in Italy. This past weekend, Maserati took part in this year’s historic recreation of the Mille Miglia, bringing its classic A6 GCS/53 race car, which finished in 49th place overall in the race. The journey brought the historic car through some of Italy’s most picturesque and iconic vistas, along with other modern Maserati models at the event, all there to celebrate the heritage of the Mille Miglia and the 100th anniversary of the legendary Maserati Trident logo. The GranCabrio, the GranTurismo Trofeo, and the Grecale Trofeo all participated, adorned in liveries that paid homage to legendary Maseratis of the past. The Grecale Trofeo’s Rose Gold paintwork referenced the 1931 Tipo 26 C, which was the first Maserati to take part in the Mille Miglia and won its class. Verde Giada, the color that the GranCabrio wore, referenced the 1936 Tipo 4CS, a car that dominated the race’s 1100-cc multiple times between 1932 and 1936. The GranTurismo Trofeo wore Blu Emozione, a color that paid homage to the A6GCS/53 that finished second overall and first in its class at the 1953 Mille Miglia, and won again in 1955. With its incredible lineup today, as well as its rich heritage, Maserati’s presence at the 2025 1000 Miglia was a celebration of over a century of automotive excellence.' View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 17, 2025

Maserati Unleashes Its Full Track-Focused Lineup At The C...

Maserati puts its full range on display at COTA, including the U.S. debut of the MCXtrema and GT2 Stradale. Maserati took over Circuit of the Americas with a no-nonsense showcase of its entire lineup, headlined by the U.S. debut of the MCXtrema and GT2 Stradale. The event proved to be a rare chance to see the Italian marque's full range pushed in a track environment revealing strengths and limits. Set against COTA's technical layout and 133-foot climb into Turn One, the program gave guests a mix of hot laps, autocross sessions, and road drives that felt more focused on mechanical attention than lifestyle branding. The setup leaned into what Maserati's been hinting at for a while now, which is becoming serious about motorsports, and this event doubled down on that narrative. The MCXtrema stood out as Maserati's most track-centric car yet. With 730 horsepower from a tuned Nettuno V6 and no intention of street homologation, it's as raw as anything the brand has built in years. The GT2 Stradale, meanwhile, blurred the line between race car and road car, drawing directly from the brand's GT2 program in Europe. Both models ran together on U.S. soil for the first time. Additionally, the MC20 Cielo offered a more restrained but still sharp open-air experience, while the GranTurismo and GranCabrio Trofeo delivered familiar grand touring dynamics with updated platforms and suspension setups. Even the Grecale Trofeo SUV didn't feel out of place. This was a track-forward look at what Maserati wants to be moving forward. With engineering now pulling more visibly from racing tech, the Nettuno engine acting as a unifying piece, and a clear focus on driving performance, it's obvious the company is aligning itself more closely with its roots. Whether or not that direction sticks will depend on consistency, but for now, Maserati seems to be putting its foot down. View All Maseratis For Sale Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 12, 2025

Maserati Brings Classic & Modern Cars To Mille Miglia

Maserati celebrates a century of its Trident on historic racing roads. Maserati is one of the most cherished and historic manufacturers in the automotive industry, and it’s instantly recognisable thanks to its nautically-inspired Trident logo. That logo, which is one of the most important and prominent symbols of the brand and an inspiration behind the naming of its flagship Nettuno twin-turbo V6 performance engine today, was originally created in 1926, nearly 100 years ago when the Maserati Tipo 26 was the first car to wear it. Now, Maserati is celebrating the incredible centenary of its legendary Trident, and one of the ways that the historic manufacturer is celebrating that anniversary is by taking its cars along for the 43rd historical re-enactment of the 1000 Miglia, the historic Italian race that forged unforgettable legacies throughout much of automotive history. The race brings historic cars that participated in the original event back to the racing stage. Maserati’s historic A6 GCS/53 is participating in the event, and its support cars at the race include Maserati’s GranCabrio 490, the all-electric GranTurismo Trofeo, and the electric Grecale Trofeo, all decorated with special liveries that celebrate the milestone centenary of the Maserati Trident. The classic, owned by a private collector, marks the return of Maserati to the Mille Miglia race as the manufacturer that is believed to have parcitipated in the legendary race more than any other, including during the final iteration of it in 1957. With a historic creation and a group of innovative support cars at the Mille Miglia, Maserati’s celebration of a century of the Trident at a historic racing venue celebrates the manufacturer’s rich past and excellent present. View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 12, 2025

Maserati Delivers 1-of-62 MCXtrema At Monza

Maserati’s track-only supercar takes on Monza. While Maserati is known for its gorgeous Italian luxury cars with spirited driving character, the introduction of its MC20 supercar opened a new chapter for the historic manufacturer. Opening the door to a new echelon of performance, the MC20 served as the successor to the legendary and ultra-exclusive MC12 with its racing-derived, mid-engined design, and it also introduced Maserati’s new flagship performance-oriented engine, the Nettuno V6. Since then, the MC20 has helped formulate a new chapter for Maserati, and the open-top MC20 Cielo variant, as well as the GT2 race car, and GT2 Stradale roadgoing-yet-track-ready supercar have used it as their basis. However, Maserati also created an ultra-exclusive track-only supercar for customers, the MCXtrema, and with a small club of only 62 owners of the incredible racing machine, the delivery of one bespoke US-based customer took place at one of the world’s most iconic, respected, and prestigious circuits: Monza. The bespoke configuration of the track-only supercar began with Maserati’s Centro Stile proposing the ‘Tech Beast’ concept, which then evolved into a two-tone livery in both gloss and matte, with large tridents and the number 44 emblazoned throughout. Through the incredible MCXlusiva customization program available for the exclusive circle of Maserati MCXtrema clients, the car featured an incomparable bespoke configuration with truly one-of-a-kind details, combined with racing-focused engineering that made the legendary Monza track the perfect venue for its anticipated delivery. View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 03, 2025

Maserati Brings GT2 Stradale & More To Motor Valley Fest ...

Maserati shines in its hometown. Modena, Italy, is a city nestled within the country’s Motor Valley, home to some of the world’s most reputable and coveted automotive manufacturers. Maserati is one of those manufacturers, itself boasting an incredible 80 years of history and Modena, and that history and heritage is being celebrated at this year’s Motor Valley Fest, a celebration of the automotive excellence housed in the venerated region. This year, Maserati is celebrating its own historic logo for the 100th anniversary of its design in its Year of The Trident, and, coinciding with Motor Valley Fest, the legendary brand is bringing a significant presence to the celebrations. Showcased in a Powder Nude livery, the festival will be an opportunity to the public to marvel at the track-focused but street-legal GT2 Stradale, as well as Maserati’s powerful all-electric grand touring convertible, the GranCabrio Folgore, which is showcased in an Orange Devil exterior color. During the 100th anniversary celebrations of its Trident Logo, Maserati is bringing some of its latest Italian luxury performance car creations to this year’s Motor Valley Fest, cementing its time-honored legacy as one of the most important names in the automotive industry, especially in the Motor Valley region. View All Maseratis For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 27, 2025

Master Maserati Driving Experience Relaunched With GT2 St...

Maserati teaches customers how to make the most of its performance potential. Since the turn of the decade, Maserati has been revamping its lineup to include a host of new models that have redefined what Maserati performance looks like. While the manufacturer has always been known and celebrated for combining Italian luxury and design elegance with spirited driving character, the current Maserati lineup has elevated that performance to an unprecedented level. Thanks to the Nettuno V6, Maserati’s flagship performance twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine, models like the Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo, the MC20 supercar, and the new Maserati GT2 Stradale, the street-legal counterpart to Maserati’s MC20-based GT2 race car, have all unlocked a level of performance potential that is putting the legendary Trident in a new echelon. Accordingly, Maserati has relaunched its Master Maserati Driving Experience for 2025, giving enthusiasts a comprehensive experience of what some of the brand’s most powerful models are truly capable of. Half-day and full-day events are available, allowing drivers to experience the fundamentals of performance driving behind the wheel of the Maserati MC20, the GranTurismo Trofeo, and the GT2 Stradale. Thanks to Maserati’s advanced telemetry systems, drivers will also gain important insight into improving their performance and making the most of the abilities of Maserati’s premier sports cars and supercars. Autodromo di Modena, Varano de' Melegari, and the Vallelunga “Piero Taruffi” circuit for the GT2 Stradale Racetrack experience are the venues for this year’s Master Maserati Driving Experiences, continuing a program that has hosted over 600 driving courses with over 8,000 participants since 1999. With Maserati’s new performance lineup, the new era of Master Maserati Driving Experience will be more exciting than ever before. View All Maseratis For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 15, 2025

Maserati Returns GranTurismo And GranCabrio Production Ba...

Maserati treks back to Modena. Known for its history, architecture, cuisine, and luxury brands, Italy is arguably renowned for being the birthplace of the world's most legendary car manufacturers. With a longstanding heritage of craftsmanship and performance, Italian supercars are among the most celebrated by collectors and enthusiasts. Maserati is bringing its GranTurismo and GranCabrio back to where it all started, Modena. After a few years of production at Mirafiori in Turin, the two grand tourers will roll off the line at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant starting in late 2025. The Modena facility has been Maserati's longtime home, and building these cars there again ties back into the company's roots in Italy's Motor Valley. Maserati currently builds the MC20 and its convertible counterpart, the MC20 Cielo, at the Modena plant. Both are powered by the brand's own Nettuno V6 engine, developed entirely in-house and even uses tech inspired by Formula 1. That same plant will now also handle the GranTurismo and GranCabrio, whether you're into petrol-powered fun or the all-electric Folgore version. What makes this interesting is that Maserati will be running everything, combustion and electric, on a single production line, keeping things efficient. Maserati's Modena site is also getting an upgrade, with a new paint line and expanded Officine Fuoriserie area, which gives buyers more customization options. But even with the all-new updates, it's still the same red-brick headquarters that's been part of Maserati's identity for decades. The return of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio adds another chapter to the plant's long continued history, especially as Maserati gets ready to celebrate 100 years since its first race car hit the track back in 1926. The original GranTurismo and GranCabrio were around from 2007 to 2019 and have since sold over 40,000 cars combined, so there's definitely history there. And while the newer versions come with all the modern updates, the spirit of the old models hasn't been lost. Bringing production back to Modena feels like Maserati circling back to what made these cars special in the first place. View all Maseratis for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Maseratis For Sale Source: Maserati

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