2025 Maserati MC20

Overview

Supercars often push the bounds of design with brash styling and purpose-driven aerodynamic elements. For those who prefer a more graceful yet equally eye-catching presence, the 2025 Maserati MC20 seems to have been made just for you. It takes the voluptuous curves of the GranTurismo and wraps it around a mid-engine chassis, upping the aggression considerably while remaining seductively subtle (at least by supercar standards). This year, there's a bolder interpretation in the form of the GT2 Stradale that bridges the styling gap with more angular cuts up front and a racy rear wing and diffuser. Billed as a street-legal version of the Maserati GT2 race car, it has the added performance to match its looks. The biggest news, however, may be the debut of the all-electric MC20 Folgore. Whether you prefer the fixed-roof MC20, the Cielo convertible, or the track-ready GT2 Stradale, Maserati proves it's a good time to be alive, provided you have between $250,000 and $500,000 lying around.

What's New for 2025?

The MC20 stable expands to include the new GT2 Stradale, a street-legal variant of Maserati's GT2 race car. As a further acknowledgment of the company's racing pedigree, the Icona and Leggenda limited editions adopt paint schemes to mimic the MC12 race cars from two decades ago. An all-electric MC20 Folgore is rumored to be launching sometime in 2025, but we'll review that model separately.

C/D Expert Tip:

If this year's model is largely unchanged and you're comfortable with a lightly used car, you may want to consider shopping previous model years. A one-to-three-year-old model will likely have a warranty and it'll cost less than buying new.

C/D Rating:8.5/10

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Pricing and Which One to Buy

While the let-the-sun-shine-in appeal of the Cielo's retractable glass top is undeniable, we feel the MC20 Coupé's uncluttered and rakish roofline is a triumph of design purity. Plus, the Coupé is about 200 pounds lighter by Maserati’s measure, and we'll take any performance advantage we can get, particularly when it comes at a significant discount. For most clients, the GT2 Stradale will likely be too rough, wild, and lacking in creature comforts. For deep-pocketed track hounds, we suggest getting your order in immediately.

Whichever your preference, it's worth noting that these are entry-level prices in the exotic-car segment. Most of the MC20's most desirable features come standard, but there are all manner of carbon fiber interior and exterior options—including a carbon fiber roof—and the maker's Fuoriserie program opens up a virtually limitless palette of colors to choose from. One item we suggest is the optional front suspension lift mechanism to help that low nose clear any speed bumps.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Power for the MC20 Coupé and Cielo come from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 rated for 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. Dubbed "Nettuno," the engine represents a new, purpose-built design engineered in Modena by Maserati, sidestepping the previous practice of using engines adapted from corporate siblings. Featuring a unique twin-combustion system borrowed from Formula 1 race cars, the 90-degree V-6 engine is paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Maserati claims 207.6 horsepower per liter, a metric that puts it in league with other high-end supercar makers like Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche. In addition to all that power, the MC20's handling is race-car sharp. Despite this, the standard MC20 won't punish you with an overtly harsh ride, flinty handling, or unforgiving throttle response; with the adaptive suspension set in its most comfortable mode, the chassis is forgiving enough to consider driving it daily or taking it on a road trip. The new GT2 Stradale gets a slight power increase to 631 hp, but the real magic is found in its weight loss (132 pounds) and improved aerodynamics. We drove the GT2 Stradale and didn't find it to be notably racier than the standard MC20. Maserati also says an all-electric variant of the MC20 with all-wheel drive will hit the market in short order but hasn't released any technical details regarding the battery or electric motors yet. That said, we expect to hear more about the EV model sooner than later.

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0–60-MPH Times

In C/D testing, the MC20 coupé hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and knocked off the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds, clearing the traps at 131 mph. We estimate the GT2 Stradale will reach 60 mph in 3.1 seconds.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Fuel economy is an afterthought in the realm of high-powered exotics and sports cars, and the MC20 doesn’t upset the algorithm. EPA-rated for 15 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, it's slightly less ludicrous than some supercar players—the Lamborghini Huracan is rated at 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway, and the Bentley Continental GT W-12 at 12 and 20 mpg for instance—but you won't win any hypermiling competitions. When we get a chance to put the MC20 through our real-world highway fuel-economy test route, we'll update this story with test results. For more information about the MC20's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Once you get past the upward-opening butterfly-style dihedral doors, the MC20 reveals itself to be a driver-focused design refreshingly free of gimmickry and extraneous features that might distract from the core driving experience. The overall interior design is clean and minimalist, the carbon-fiber-finished central tunnel sporting only a few critical controls, with the drive mode selector being the most prominent. Upscale materials include leather seats with contrasting stitching, aluminum pedals, and carbon fiber trim. The GT2 Stradale's cockpit mimics the standard MC20's but wraps most surfaces in racy dark suede-like materials. More aggressive racing seats and additional safety belts are reminders of its race car origins. A rear-facing camera is employed to provide improved rearward visibility by feeding the image to a frameless rearview mirror mounted in the traditional windshield location. Helpful to be sure, similar tech is already in use by numerous manufacturers. Luggage capacity is limited to just 5 cubic feet total between the front and rear cargo areas, though it's unclear if the GT2 Stradale has a frunk.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

Although most of Maserati's current lineup uses a reskinned version of Fiat Chrysler's Uconnect infotainment system, the MC20 serves as the launchpad for the brand's new MIA (Maserati Intelligent Assistant) multimedia system, which uses Google's Android Automotive operating system. The new interface is projected upon a 10.3-inch horizontally oriented touchscreen tucked under the air vents in the center of the dashboard; a second 10.3-inch display serves as the gauge cluster. The Maserati Connect app provides 24/7 information regarding vehicle health and service status via a smartphone or smartwatch or Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant at home. A six-speaker audio system is standard; a Soner Fabus 12-speaker system is available.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Few driver-assistance features are available on the MC20 as its focus is on performance rather than day-to-day use. For more information about the MC20's crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Available blind-spot monitoring

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Though MC20 is undeniably special, the standard warranty package is not. It has the same coverage as the other Maserati models, which is average for the industry. Rivals such as the Audi R8 and the Porsche 911 deliver slightly more value here, as both offer the first scheduled maintenance visit free of charge.

• Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
• No complimentary scheduled maintenance

Specifications

Specifications 

2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base: $313,995

ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 183 in³, 2992 cm³
Power: 631 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 531 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 183.8 in
Width: 77.4 in
Height: 48.1 in
Cargo Volume: 4 ft³
Curb Weight (C/D est): 3600 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 3.1 sec
100 mph: 6.4 sec
1/4-Mile: 10.9 sec
Top Speed: 201 mph

EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 18/15/25 mpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022 Maserati MC20
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $215,995/$260,045

ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 183 in³, 2992 cm³
Power: 621 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 538 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 15.5-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc/14.7-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
F: 245/35ZR-20 (95Y) MGT
R: 305/30ZR-20 (103Y) MGT

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 183.8 in
Width: 77.4 in
Height: 48.1 in
Passenger Volume: 48 ft³
Cargo Volume: 5 ft³
Curb Weight: 3757 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.2 sec
100 mph: 6.5 sec
130 mph: 10.9 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.0 sec @ 131 mph
150 mph: 15.4 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 3.7 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.0 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.4 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 202 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 149 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 291 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.08 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 14 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 18/15/25 mpg

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