AFTER Maserati discontinued production of the GranTurismo in 2019, the highperformance GT2 saw action once again at the Autodromo di Varano de’ Melegari in Parma, Italy, signaling the House of the Trident’s return to racing.

The shakedown at the Parma circuit was the precursor to the official unveiling of the car at the end of June in Belgium, at the 24 Hours of Spa.

The Maserati GT is a grand tourer produced by the Italian manufacturer from 2007 to 2019. The GT2 version of the GranTurismo is a race car designed for competition use. It is based on the GranTurismo road car but has been modified for racing purposes.

The GT2 has competed in various endurance races such as the 24 Hours of Spa and the Dubai 24 Hour race. It has also competed in the FIA GT1 World Championship and the Blancpain Endurance Series. The car has achieved success in racing, including winning the GT1 class in the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship.

A new hungry car

Maserati is more than prepared to rekindle the memories that saw it feature in the exciting GT championships, with a hungry new car designed to bring to mind the successes of its predecessor, the glorious and victorious MC12.

The Trident’s history in motor sport is a story of successes spanning almost a century and of a passion being rekindled by the brand’s link with the potent legacy from the past and its drive towards the future, in which racing is an essential component.

The Maserati GT2 embodies speed, elegance, style, and innovation. It is a car designed to be a masterpiece of performance. A new chapter began in late 2022 with the announcement of its participation in the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, complemented by its inclusion in the GT2 European Series, as part of the strategy developed to bring the Trident back on track.

Conceived and designed by Maserati engineering in tandem with the Centro Stile Maserati to ensure the aesthetic quality standards typical of the brand, the Maserati GT2 inherits the extraordinary 463kW/630CV Nettuno V6 engine from the Maserati MC20, taking it to a higher level.

The most appealing technical specifications include the all-new patented Maserati Twin Combustion technology based on F1 engines, the ultra-light carbon fiber central monocoque — an excellent solution to have a good weight-power ratio — and the lightweight full composite bodywork, where the aerodynamic features are exploited to the limit to improve the vertical load but at the same time ensuring the best efficiency in terms of drag. Much attention has been given to the development of the correct balance of the aerodynamic load, whereas the bottom has been developed specifically to work best in synergy with the front splitter and rear wing (adjustable); it has quick-release removable bodywork for optimized component replacement; the chassis features high torsional and bending stiffness.

The power steering is full-electric. All suspension components of the car are specific racing components — there will be adjustable shock absorbers and adjustable

anti-roll bars in both the front and rear. The 6-speed sequential racing gearbox and steering wheel paddle shift with electrical rotary gearshift actuator evoke adrenaline-fueled emotions. The carbon fiber dashboard and the 10-inch display integrated into the dashboard result in a futuristic, intuitive cabin, complemented in the bodywork by the Maserati Corse-specific painting and livery option (Blu Infinito).

A gem of mechanics and engineering, the spearhead of innovative technical solutions, with futuristic, minimalist and sculptural interiors referring to the extreme lines of the body, the Maserati GT2 is dedicated to the racing teams and gentleman drivers due to take part in the GT2 Championships.

The Trident single-seater with covered wheels is the result of a winning synergy between Maserati men and women and the avant-garde design and style that has always distinguished the creations of the Italian brand, complemented by its unmistakable flair of luxury, even when the road becomes a track.

The fierce GT2 is therefore getting ready to explore new horizons, to consolidate and define Maserati’s racing future in the world of motor sport.