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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 Tyler Rampersaud – January 09, 2026

Maserati Unveils New Grecale Cristallo Special Edition

Monte Cristallo is one of the most iconic peaks in Italy’s Dolomites mountain range. Home to stunning natural beauty, the unique vistas the peak offers served as the inspiration for the new Maserati Grecale Cristallo, a special edition of Maserati’s iconic luxury SUV, and its special configuration is an homage to the elegance, balance, and majesty of the mountain. A new, exclusive, Fuoriserie exterior color called Azzurro Aureo is the color of the new Maserati Grecale Cristallo, transforming what would just be a gorgeous shade of blue into a dynamic, shifting color that evokes the snow and wintry alpine beauty of Monte Cristallo with golden mica. Inside, the premium leather upholstery in the new Maserati Grecale Cristallo is done in the Ghiaccio color, and a unique set of Maserati accessories further enhances the special edition. These accessories include self-leveling logo center caps in the 21-inch diamond-cut aluminium CRIO design wheels, branded valve caps, custom courtesy lighting, and branded front floor mats. In addition, the Cristallo special edition is available to be ordered for the Modena, Trofeo, and Folgore variants of the Grecale, allowing a wide range of driving experiences along with the beautiful and luxurious special edition of the model. Maserati’s historic manufacturing site on Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena, Italy, is where the vehicle was unveiled, where stage 32 of the Olympic Torch Relay through Italy was held. A legendary venue that served as the cradle for much of Maserati’s cherished legacy and heritage, the first ten Grecale Cristallo vehicles were on display at the headquarters, inaugurating a new chapter of the Grecale with a captivating special edition. View All Maserati Grecale For Sale Image Source: Stellantis

By Khris Bharath – December 23, 2025

Maserati Marks a Championship Year While Laying Groundwor...

Maserati Corse closed its 2025 campaign with results that underline how quickly the brand has reestablished itself as a serious force in modern GT racing. After returning to closed wheel competition only in 2023, the House of the Trident added another title to its record books. Driving the Maserati GT2 for LP Racing, Philippe Prette secured the Am Class championship in the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli, repeating his 2024 success. He sealed the title by winning 10 of the 12 races on the calendar. On November 22, Prette collected the trophy at the SRO Motorsports Group Awards in Venice. We reported on this program earlier in the year. In February, a first drive of the Maserati GT2 Stradale showed how closely the road-legal derivative follows the race car’s DNA, engineered with clear track intent but calibrated for limited road use. " width="680"> That progress feeds directly into Maserati’s next phase. In 2026, the Italian marque will again line up in the GT2 European Series, with the season opening at Monza on May 30 and 31. More significantly, Maserati is joining the SRO GT Academy project announced during the most recent 24 Hours of Spa. The initiative introduces a new Silver class, awarding the Academy title to its winner. From 2027, a Maserati or another manufacturer will commit to a full season in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, competing in either Silver or Pro Am. The Maserati GT2 is now eligible for more than 20 series, covering over 170 races across more than 100 race weekends each year. That expansion accelerated in 2025 with the launch of the Endurance Pack, broadening where and how the car can be campaigned across sprint and endurance formats. The United States becomes a larger part of that strategy in 2026. Back in October, Maserati brought the GT2 to the U.S. for the first time at GT America in Indianapolis, pairing its competitive debut with a broader paddock presence that included the GT2 Stradale and the track-only MCXtrema. For the first time, the International GT series will welcome both the Maserati GT2 and the MCXtrema in the GTX category. The season opens at Sebring from February 26 to March 1, followed by Road Atlanta, Lime Rock, Mid-Ohio, Road America, Watkins Glen, VIR, Laguna Seca, Barber, and Circuit of the Americas, closing November 5 to 8. All of this unfolds as Maserati approaches a symbolic milestone. In 2026, the brand marks 100 years since its racing debut, when the Tipo 26 won its class at the Targa Florio. Maserati is a brand that is clearly on a roll, reinforcing its position with results, reach, and a steadily expanding global GT racing presence. View All Maseratis For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 18, 2025

Maserati Celebrates 100 Years Of The Trident At Brussels ...

Maserati brings a centenary celebration to Brussels. 2026 will be a special year for Maserati, as the historic Italian luxury car manufacturer celebrates the 100th anniversary of not only its iconic Trident emblem, but also the 100th anniversary of its presence in motorsport, with both of those things beginning in 1926. At the upcoming Brussels Motor Show, taking place in January, Maserati is bringing its 100th anniversary celebrations to the event, debuting special cars and showcasing its incredible lineup at the show. The new chapter of Maserati supercars, succeeding the Maserati MC20 that took the torch from the legendary MC12, the MCPURA Cielo will be on display in Brussels, showcasing its evolution of the MC20’s performance, including the Nettuno twin-turbo V6 engine, as well as its Fuoriserie bespoke design details, like its stunning Ai Acqua Rainbow color. Maserati’s GranCabrio Folgore, a unique all-electric luxury performance grand touring convertible, will also be at the event, combining seating for four with an open-top, all-electric power, and a top speed of 180 mph. Maserati’s latest special edition of its iconic Grecale SUV, the Grecale Lumina Blu, will be showcased at the Brussels Motor Show, as well. It features an exclusive Night Interaction exterior, 21-inch wheels, yellow calipers, and a special yellow Trident adorning the C-pillar, along with an interior in Chocolate leather, burl wood details, and a panoramic roof. Alongside the Lumina Blu, which features a 330-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo engine with mild-hybrid technology, the all-electric Maserati Grecale Folgore will also be on display. Verde Royale is the exterior of the Grecale Folgore, with an interior in Ghiaccio, from the Fuoriserie palette. Combining all-electric power with bespoke Italian luxury, the new Grecale Folgore exemplifies the future of Maserati, and the brand’s entire lineup at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show is a showcase of what Maserati is bringing to the table, 100 years after its legendary Trident was first introduced. View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 01, 2025

Maserati Celebrates Its 111th Anniversary

Maserati celebrates its 111th birthday ahead of another significant milestone. Recently, Maserati has had lots of reasons to celebrate. The “Maserati Meccanica Lirica” recently honored the return of production of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio to Maserati’s historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena, and next year, the legendary Trident that serves as Maserati’s logo will celebrate its centenary. Coinciding with its debut in motorsport, the Trident is one of the most integral and recognizable parts of Maserati’s iconic brand, and its 100-year anniversary is the subject of anticipation from the manufacturer. However, there’s more reason for celebration, as the 111th anniversary of Maserati itself has come along, as Maserati is the longest-standing manufacturer in Italy’s legendary Motor Valley since it was founded by brothers Ettore, Ernesto, and Alfieri Maserati in 1914. Their other brother, Mario, eventually designed the Trident, which was inspired by Bologna’s Fountain of Neptune, and their last brother, Bindo, joined the Oficine Maserati in 1932. The first car to wear the iconic Maserati Trident was the Tipo 26, which made its debut at the 1926 Targa Florio race, and took first place in the up to 1.5-liter class, and Alfieri Maserati himself was behind the wheel. Maserati’s motorsport legacy would then go on to include wins at the Indianapolis 500, the Targa Florio, Formula 1, victories with the MC12 and the new GT2 in the modern era. As Maserati celebrates a century of motorsport legacy and the Trident, as well as the 111th anniversary of the manufacturer in its entirety, the next year is going to be one of the most exciting ones for a legendary Italian luxury manufacturer, whose celebrated pedigree is only growing greater. View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 12, 2025

Maserati Recaps Meccanica Lirica Celebrations In Modena

Maserati recaps a triumphant homecoming. In an important move for the historic Italian luxury brand, Maserati announced that it was bringing the production of two of its most iconic models, the GranTurismo and the GranCabrio, to its historic home of Modena, Italy. Imbuing its luxury performance grand tourers with Made-in-Italy craftsmanship excellence and the storied legacy of Maserati’s Viale Ciro Menotti plant, the models’ production returning to Modena is an important milestone, and certainly a reason to celebrate for Maserati. As such, Maserati brought a series of Maserati Meccanica Lirica celebrations to the city of Modena, bringing not only the brand and its employees to the celebration, but also the entire city out to welcome the production of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio home. The week of celebration opened at one of the most iconic venues in the city: Teatro Comunale Modena Pavarotti-Freni, where in collaboration with its audio partner Sonus faber, Maserati put on a unique performance that told the story of Maserati, involving the entire theater in the narrative. A dinner in the foyer of the theater concluded the inaugural event, with food from the Michelin-starred Massimo Bottura. The next day, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the plant, where guests got the opportunity to to see the new features of the plant and the new assembly lines for the GranCabrio and GranTurismo, and also see the one-off Maserati GranTurismo Meccanica Lirica and GranCabrio Meccanica Lirica cars. Over the weekend, the Trident Experience, a two-day event, showcased Maserati excellence to over 100 European Maserati customers and Maserati Club Italia members. The city’s Piazza Roma played host to 50 Maseratis, the oldest of which was a 1959 Maserati GT Spyder 3500, with a special performance from Roberto Bolle at the plant later in the evening. A parade of 60 historic and modern Maseratis took place the next day, traversing across the city of Modena to the Panini Museum. The parade included ‘90s Ghiblis, a Sebring, an Indy, the MC20, and more. The parade reached its final destination: the Modena Autodromo. There, customers experienced test drives and hot laps in cars like the new Maserati GranTurismo and the GT2 Stradale. Throughout the city, Maserati took over iconic locations to celebrate its production homecoming, marking a triumphant return for the entire city of Modena with Maserati Meccanica Lirica. View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 07, 2025

Maserati Unveils new "Meccanica Lirica" One-Offs

Maserati celebrates the reinforcement of its Italian heritage with two one-offs. Maserati is one of the most historic Italian luxury car manufacturers, with well over a century of heritage behind it, including motorsport heroes and some of the most coveted and celebrated cars of all time. The GranTurismo and GranCabrio represent the latest evolution of Maserati’s decades-long legacy of grand touring masterpieces, and Maserati has officially returned the production of the grand touring pair to the brand’s Modena plant, highlighting its commitment to its rich heritage and Made-in-Italy excellence. The milestone deserves celebration, and Maserati is doing exactly that with a Maserati Meccanica Lirica series of events in collaboration with Sonus faber as a main partner. The events bring together Maserati’s employees, customers, and the entire city of Modena together to celebrate the homecoming of two of Maserati’s most important models. However, a major highlight of the celebration is the debut of two special one-off Maseratis and a Fuoriserie customization pack. Those two one-off Maseratis are the new Maserati GranTurismo Meccanica Lirica One-Off and the new Maserati GranCabrio Meccanica Lirica One-Off, both based on the Trofeo versions of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio. Inspired by Modena’s famed opera house, Rosso Velluto and Oro Lirico are their exterior colors. Special 21-inch wheels, a gold Trident, and even a custom exhaust set the one-offs apart from their standard counterparts. The interiors combine leather, Alcantara, and real wood, with commemorative badging highlighting the special edition, as well. Inspired by the one-off models, Maserati has also debuted the Meccanica Lirica Pack from Fuoriserie, with many of the features and colors seen on the one-offs available upon request, including for the all-electric Folgore variants of the cars, save the exhaust, of course. With a stunning configuration, the two new one-offs from Maserati celebrate the production of two of Maserati’s most timeless masterpieces returning to Modena in style. View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 29, 2025

Maserati Updates Grecale Folgore EV Tech For 2026

Maserati updates its electric SUV for a new year. The anticipated introduction of the Maserati Grecale a few years ago marked the opening of a new chapter for the historic Italian luxury manufacturer. However, the model’s initial launch as the brand’s second SUV preceded an even bigger change for Maserati: the Maserati Grecale Folgore, which eventually emerged as one of the first all-electric models to wear the legendary Trident. Now, the Grecale Folgore has been thoroughly updated for the 2026 model year, and those updates have made the all-electric luxury performance SUV better than it’s ever been. Greater efficiency and improved autonomy are the biggest highlights of the Grecale Folgore’s improvement for 2026, and the entire Grecale lineup alongside it has been updated with added colors and finishes from the Fuoriserie program, both for the interior and the exterior. Enhancing the efficiency of the 2026 Maserati Grecale Folgore, a new AWD-Disconnect System has been added to the BEV SUV. With it, power only goes to the rear wheels when the functionality of all-wheel drive isn’t required, reducing the energy consumption of the Grecale Folgore, and increasing its range to roughly 360 miles. Transitioning between rear and all-wheel drive with the system takes only 500 milliseconds, using a seamless process that optimizes energy savings. In addition to that system, the 2026 Maserati Grecale Folgore also features an improved version of its EV Routing, a feature of the navigation system that takes battery life into account and routes with charging stations. Dynamic Range Mapping shows the driver the maximum distance available on the map, adapting based on driving habits for the most informed trip planning for drivers yet. With its technology and luxury thoroughly improved for a new model year, the new 2026 Maserati Grecale Folgore is the greatest expression of the luxury Italian electric SUV yet. View All Maserati Grecale Folgore For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Khris Bharath – October 28, 2025

Maserati MCPURA Joins Italy’s High-Speed Medical Fleet

Maserati has just handed the Italian Carabinieri a one-off MCPURA, purpose-built for emergency medical transport. For the first time in history, a Maserati will serve Italy’s military police force, joining a fleet that already includes high-performance Alfa Romeos. Developed by Maserati Centro Stile in Modena and finished in the Carabinieri livery, this car packs a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 Nettuno engine that delivers 630-horsepower. It’s the same powerplant used in the MC20 supercar and one that we recently had the chance to savor in the McPura Cielo. Built on a carbon-fiber monocoque, it keeps the weight low at around ~3,300 pounds, while maintaining rigidity, ideal for high-stress maneuvers needed in emergencies. Further, for missions involving the transport of organs and blood, this vehicle is also equipped with specialized compartments, climate control for biological materials, and emergency communication systems. When time is critical, the MCPURA’s blend of race-grade performance and sharp handling will ensure that those deliveries make it to their destination on time in a safe manner. Sitting alongside the custom Maserati supercar was the latest Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, also equipped with the aforementioned specialized equipment for blood and organ transport. It packs a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 that delivers 520 horsepower. The ceremony in Rome brought together top leadership from both Stellantis and the Carabinieri. We are proud to provide to the Carabinieri two cars that represent the best of Italian technology and design,” - Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. While Alfa Police cars are a common sight in Italy, with models like the Alfetta, 90, 75, 155, 156, and 159 serving in the past. The Giulia nameplate’s long-standing presence in the Carabinieri fleet, meanwhile, actually dates back to the 1950s, when the original 1900 “Matta” and 1900 sedan became symbols of the Italian police. Today, the Quadrifoglio continues that tradition, modern, fast, and tailored for law enforcement operations. ”The operational reliability of these vehicles is a vital tool for saving lives. And when we speak of saving lives, we refer to the highest mission an Institution can pursue, and the noblest service one can offer to their community.” - General Commander, Gen. C.A. Salvatore Luongo. Italy has a long tradition of putting its supercars to work for the public good. Lamborghini famously supplied the Polizia di Stato with Gallardos and later Huracáns, both V10-powered patrol cars that can rocket down the Autostrada equipped with refrigerated storage for organ transport and defibrillator systems for emergency response. Maseratis have previously served in police fleets with supercars elsewhere; this marks a historic first in Italy. For the Carabinieri, it’s another chapter in a 70-year story that began with humble Alfa sedans and now continues to evolve with the inclusion of exotic cars, being redirected towards serving the public and saving lives. View All Maseratis For Sale Images: Stellantis

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 23, 2025

Maserati Held An MCPURA Driving Experience In Italy

Maserati shows off the MCPURA’s driving prowess amongst Italy’s natural beauty. Succeeding the MC20 that revolutionized the historic brand, Maserati’s MCPURA is a combination of compelling performance, racing-inspired engineering, signature Italian luxury, and Maserati’s celebrated reputation for gorgeous design. The MCPURA, and the MC20 before it, also have the distinction of succeeding the MC12, Maserati’s legendary supercar that is one of the most iconic, exclusive, and cherished collector-grade masterpieces of the 2000s. After it’s been launched, invited guests to an exclusive Driving Experience in Italy got the chance to drive the MCPURA and see what the new Maserati supercar has to offer for themselves, and it was against the spectacular backdrop of Versilia, including the iconic Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, and the Carrara Marble Quarries. With 630 horsepower now on tap from the twin-turbocharged Nettuno V6 engine, the Maserati MCPURA delivered an exciting driving and sound experience in the beautiful Italian landscapes, with a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio of 2.33 kg/hp. In addition, the Cielo open-top variant boasts the best of both worlds when it comes to coupes and convertibles, with incredible flexibility, including an electrochromic glass roof that is also retractable to let the air in. Maserati’s Fuoriserie customization program shines beautifully on the MCPURA, with the car being launched with a unique AI Acqua Rainbow color that shifts in the light, shown in matte on the coupe, and in a glossy finish on the Cielo. Devil Orange and Night Interaction are other unique shades available, as well as a broad palette of other stunning finishes, along with stunning details inside and out of the vehicle, embodying Italian bespoke artisan craftsmanship. With a driving experience taking place in some of Italy’s most beautiful landscapes, the Maserati MCPURA has proven itself as a statement of supercar excellence. View All Maserati For Sale Image Source: Maserati

By Khris Bharath – October 21, 2025

Maserati GT2 Debuts Stateside at GT America in Indianapolis

While most of the attention this past weekend was fixed on the annual Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, something equally significant unfolded at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, up north. Maserati returned to the Brickyard, marking the U.S. debut of the Maserati GT2, a machine that brings the Trident’s century-old racing legacy full circle. The GT2 arrived fresh from its championship-winning season in the Fanatec GT2 European Series, wearing a special tribute livery that harks back to the 1939 Maserati 8CTF. That car, driven by " title="YouTube video" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen> and 1940. The new GT2 pays homage to that legacy and connection with the circuit, while embracing modern-day lightweight carbon fiber construction, advanced aerodynamics, and Maserati’s unmistakable design. Now type-certified and awaiting U.S. homologation, the GT2 is eligible for more than 20 global championships, including GT America. Maserati’s presence at the GT America is a statement of intent for a brand that wants to race again in America, with real competition. GT America has helped revive sprint-format racing in the U.S. with exciting multi-class events under a bronze single-driver format. Each race weekend spans three days and features two 40-minute sprints on America’s most iconic tracks. It brings GT3, GT2, and GT4 type-approved machines back to close, high-intensity competition. Over in the paddock, Maserati’s lineup drew plenty of attention. Alongside the GT2 sat the GT2 Stradale, a barely road-legal derivative that combines the race car’s DNA with the elegant lines of the MC20 supercar. Next to it, the MCXtrema, limited to just 62 units. This track-only creation produces 730 horsepower from the same Nettuno V6, dressed in a two-tone matte blue and white “Corse” livery inspired by the legendary MC12. We recently got to savor the Nettuno V6 engine in our exclusive first drive of the MCpura Cielo in Italy. Besides the static previews, there was plenty of action on track, making this an exciting event for Maserati owners and fans of the brand, hosting dedicated parade laps led by the 2026 GranTurismo Trofeo Coupe, while select guests were treated to MCXtrema Hot Laps on the oval. Maserati’s comeback in Indianapolis marks the Trident’s true return to American racing. View All Maseratis For Sale Images: Maserati

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