The Maserati MC12 is a super car produced by Maserati as a road car (for homologation) from which they developed a FIA GT Championship racing variant. Despite Maserati calling it a grand tourer, the MC12 qualifies as a super car, meeting all criteria. The car entered production in 2004 with 30 to be produced (5 not for sale) and a further 25 produced in 2005. All 50 were pre-sold for €600 000.[6][7]
The car has generally received positive reviews but its critics say it is hard to drive, overpriced and too large.[8] Other criticisms include the lack of trunk, rear window, spare tire and radio.[4] Current driver for Vitaphone Racing Team, Andrea Bertolini, was the chief test driver through the development and said the car "reacts well and is very reliable in its reactions".[9]
The MC12 was developed to signal Maserati's return to racing after 37 years.[10] 3 GT1 race cars were entered into the FIA GT with great success. Maserati began racing in the FIA GT toward the end of the 2004 season and achieving a victory. The racing MC12's were also entered into the American Le Mans Series races in 2005 but had size issues and consequently paid weight penalties.
The car has generally received positive reviews but its critics say it is hard to drive, overpriced and too large.[8] Other criticisms include the lack of trunk, rear window, spare tire and radio.[4] Current driver for Vitaphone Racing Team, Andrea Bertolini, was the chief test driver through the development and said the car "reacts well and is very reliable in its reactions".[9]
The MC12 was developed to signal Maserati's return to racing after 37 years.[10] 3 GT1 race cars were entered into the FIA GT with great success. Maserati began racing in the FIA GT toward the end of the 2004 season and achieving a victory. The racing MC12's were also entered into the American Le Mans Series races in 2005 but had size issues and consequently paid weight penalties.
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