{"id":15583,"date":"2024-04-05T23:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/?p=15583"},"modified":"2026-07-15T23:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:36:55","slug":"maseratis-mcxtrema-track-performance-takes-high-power-engineering-to-new-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/2024\/04\/05\/maseratis-mcxtrema-track-performance-takes-high-power-engineering-to-new-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Maserati\u2019s MCXtrema Track Performance Takes High-Power Engineering To New Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Having unveiled the track-exclusive MCXtrema at last year\u2019s Monterey Car Week, Maserati now takes it to the tarmac, putting the self-proclaimed \u201cbeast\u201d to the test. As well as getting a first look at the high-performance vehicle, Hypebeast speaks to members of the Maserati team behind its creation to discuss the significance of creating one of the highest-powered vehicles in its roster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A celebration of everything the Italian automotive house is revered for, the MCXtrema is the evolution of the road-legal MC20. Boasting an eye-watering 730-hp, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 Made-in-Modena engine can achieve 730Nm max torque. Despite being longer and wider than its predecessor, the weight has been reduced by over 11%, combined with a 110-hp increase in power, it is Maserati\u2019s most powerful track car yet and built specifically for a racing environment to help attain your best-recorded lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst not getting the opportunity to see it in public, the positive that comes from manufacturing a track-only car is its limitless possibilities. Without adhering to any rules or restrictions, this creative freedom allowed the Maserati team to produce a unique, lightweight vehicle that pushes the boundaries of engineering to the limit. Speaking on the reasoning behind taking this approach, Global Chief Engineer Gasoline Medium & High-Performance Engine, Stefano Tonietto tells Hypebeast, \u201cWe did this to avoid administrative constraints, relating to both pollution and noise emissions, which act as something of a limitation to the engine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaborative effort included contributions from its top engineers as well as the futuristic Centro Stile design team. Utilizing the best of Maserati\u2019s advanced equipment, every part of the engine was made with meticulous attention to detail, undergoing a range of stringent tests to guarantee optimal accuracy. \u201cThe freedom from any regulatory compromise has also made it possible to take the dynamic and aerodynamic development of the project to the max,\u201d says Vincent Biard, Model Chief Engineer and Maserati Corse Technical Advisor. \u201cEverything that came from the hands of the Maserati designers worked and was accommodated in an out-of-the-box design.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside, the vehicle has been designed specifically with the needs of race drivers at the forefront. Inspired by the vehicle\u2019s forward-facing ethos, the aim was to reimagine a futuristic cockpit where the driver is in full control. A stand-out feature is the carbon and aluminum steering wheel with a five-inch central display, buttons, rotary selectors, and ergonomic grip whilst the bucket seat features a six-point belt and roll cage for safety \u2014 all adding to the immersive nature where \u201cevery engineering solution is researched, designed and developed to enhance the driving experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With approximately 200 hours in the Maserati dynamic simulator and 1,000 hours of virtual analysis for real-life simulations as well as four years of MC20 development and engine reliability checks, the MCXtrema finally took to the track in its final form on a rainy day back in February. Spearheaded by Maserati\u2019s Chief Test Driver Andrea Bertolini, the high-powered car went around the iconic Autodromo Varano de\u2019 Melegari circuit in Parma, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bertolini has worked with the Modena-based manufacturer on the development of a number of its signature models, however, the MCXtrema \u201c[brought back] the feeling of Maserati\u2019s glorious past studded with successes in racing, but most of all I could uncompromisingly continue to raise the bar even higher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the experience beyond the track to commemorate the unveiling of the MCXtrema \u2014 which is limited to only 62 units for its most loyal clientele \u2014 Maserati has introduced the tailor-made MCXlusiva Customisation Programme. The stand-out \u201cBlue Xtrema\u201d color, made exclusively for the car, can be modified in one of three variants each with its own identity: \u201cTech Beast,\u201d \u201cCorse\u201d and \u201cSpeed Beast\u201d; as well as two options of the wheel rims: \u201cMatte Black\u201d or \u201cGrigio Corsa Bright\u201d; and three for the seats: \u201cBlue,\u201d \u201cBlack\u201d or \u201cIce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To round off the customization service, Maserati is also offering a BEASTspoke variant, giving drivers the opportunity to choose their own number to be added to the livery and select the color of the grips on the steering wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MCXperience doesn\u2019t stop there. Reserved for the fortunate customers, each will be enrolled into an exclusive club to fully immerse themselves in the Maserati racing world that includes days with professional drivers and technicians at Maserati Corse Services, a concierge service with access to on-track experiences as well as the MCXtrema kit typically made for drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the visuals from the track day in the video above. For more information on the MCXtrema, visit the Maserati website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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