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.
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