In mid-2006, Maserati unveiled its $1.7 million supercar, a track-only variant of the World Championship-winning Maserati MC12, referred to as the Corse. This unique mannequin was completely supplied to esteemed Maserati clients, who have been restricted to utilizing it throughout personal observe days.

The Corse intently resembled Maserati’s profitable MC12 GT1 race vehicles from the GT competitors period. Whereas its chassis was primarily based on the Ferrari Enzo, it featured the identical 6.0-liter V-12 engine discovered within the Enzo-derived FXX observe automobile. This powerhouse produced 755 hp in a automobile with a mere 2,535 lb weight.

Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph took roughly 3.8 seconds, and the highest velocity exceeded 202 mph. Energy was transmitted to the rear wheels by means of a considerably enhanced model of the MC12’s 6-speed automated guide transmission, designed for faster and extra exact gear shifts.

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