Monterey Car Week showcased Maserati’s new chapter of supercars.
Rich history and a decidedly Italian approach to combining gorgeous design with compelling performance and plush luxury have made Maserati one of the most important names in the automotive industry, and for the past few years, the legendary Trident has undergone a renaissance thanks to a new flagship supercar, a return to racing, and new grand touring and SUV models featuring both electric and combustion-powered performance powertrains.
At this year’s Monterey Car Week, Maserati brought its latest and greatest creations to the forefront, adding to the splendor of already prestigious events with its innovation and the pinnacle of its Italian luxury craftsmanship and design. Specifically, the new MCPURA, Maserati’s latest supercar, made its North American debut at one of the week’s most prestigious venues, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, and it was also displayed on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Successor to the MC20, the new MCPURA is set for a limited production run, showcasing the height of Maserati’s Fuoriserie craftsmanship capabilities. On the Concept Lawn, the new MCPURA Cielo was showcased in its color-shifting AI Aqua Rainbow paintwork, with an interior upholstered with Alcantara that had its own color-shifting accents, and stunning details like a Trident formed through the perforations on both seats.
Maserati also took to the event’s Concours Village to display the Grecale Trofeo, the GranTurismo Trofeo, and the GT2 Stradale, the street-legal version of the MC20-based GT2 race car. In addition to that, Maserati’s representation in the Concours d’Elegance competition included a 1956 Maserati 200SI Fantuzzi Open Sports Racer that was nominated for Best of Show, won the Briggs Cunningham Trophy, and won the Postwar Sports Racing category. Meanwhile, a 1956 Maserati A6G 2000 Allemano Coupé snagged third place in the Postwar Luxury Touring category.
However, Maserati’s presence as a brand at Car Week didn’t stop there. At the Broad Arrow Jet Center Auction adjacent to the Motorlux event, a 2005 Maserati MC12 Stradale sold for a whopping $5.2 million, making it the most valuable modern Maserati ever sold. The 1-of-50 supercar is one of the most important pieces of Maserati’s recent history and rich motorsport legacy, and it inspired the MC20 and its successors today. With various periods of its history and its present lineup taking the limelight, Maserati comes away from Monterey Car Week with extra wind in its sails.
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