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.
Source: Maserati
