Prior to the commencement of the new Maserati MC20 supercar’s journey into the hands of customers, the manufacturer must ensure its resilience to the severe winter conditions. To achieve this, Maserati has brought the MC20 to the Ghiacciodromo Livigno snow and ice driving circuit in Italy to assess its capabilities. Tests carried out supposedly encompassed engine cold-starts and the evaluation of the cold-weather performance of various “flexible” elements, the air conditioning system, battery, suspension, brakes, and most importantly, its handling on “cold and low-grip asphalt surfaces” (a.k.a., how well it drifts).
Maserati affirms that the MC20 is performing admirably. Nevertheless, was there truly a necessity for a reason to witness a yellow, mid-engined Italian supercar gracefully glide across the snow?
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If you’ve been out of the loop on the latest advancements in Maserati supercar technology, the MC20 will be driven by the manufacturer’s self-developed Nettuno 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine generating 621 horsepower. With an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel-drive setup, it will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 202 mph. Enhancing its identity as a purebred Italian exotic is a new carbon fiber monocoque, gullwing doors, and a trident-shaped air vent arrangement in the rear window.
Rumors suggest that convertible and potentially more potent electric versions of the Maserati MC20 are on the horizon, however, if frequent snow driving is in your plans, it might be prudent to opt for the current enclosed, petrol-driven model.
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