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{{Infobox Automobile {{Infobox Automobile
| image = ] | image = ]
| name = Maserati MC12 | name = Maserati MC12
| aka = Maserati MC12 Stradale, Maserati MCC <ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-Maserati-MCC-GT.htm|title=Serious Wheels: Maserati MCC|accessdate=2006-09-29|publisher=Serious Wheels}}</ref>
| manufacturer = ]
| production = 2004-present | manufacturer = ]
| parent_company = ]
| class = ]/]
| body_style = 2-door ] | production = ]-]<br>50 produced
| engine = V12 | assembly =
| weight = 2943 lb (1335 kg) | predecessor =
| successor =
| class = ]
| platform =
| body_style = ]
| engine = 6L ] 465 ] (630 ])
| transmission = Maserati Cambiocorsa ]
| wheelbase = 2800 ] (110.2 ]
| length = 5143 mm (202.5 in)
| width = 2100 mm (82.5 in)
| height = 1205 mm (47.4 in)
| weight = 1335 ] (2943 ])
| fuel_economy =
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| related = ]
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The '''Maserati MC12''' is a ] produced by ] as a roadcar (for ]) from which they developed a ] racing variant. The car entered production in ] with 30 to be produced (5 not for sale) and a further 25 produced in ]. All 50 were pre-sold for ]600 000<ref name="Maserati Indy" >{{web cite|url=http://www.maserati-indy.co.uk/alfieri147.htm|title=Maserati Indy: MC12|accessdate=2006-09-29|publisher=Maserati Indy}}</ref><ref name="worldcarfans" >{{web cite|url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/features.cfm/featureID/1060609.001/country/ecf/maserati/wcf-test-drive-maserati-mc12r-by-edo|title=World Car Fans test drive MC12|accessdate=2006-09-28|publisher=World Car Fans}}</ref>.
The '''] MC12''' is a ] ] derivative of the ]. It was developed specifically to be ] for racing in the ], with a minimum requirement of 25 road versions before the car could be allowed to compete. Maserati built a maximum of 50 units, with 25 more expected in ] form.


==Overview==
The MC12 is longer than the Enzo, with the wheelbase enlarged to 2800&nbsp;mm and length to 5143&nbsp;mm for better track handling and a new bodywork, with extra ] at the rear. The V12 engine was detuned from the Enzo's 660&nbsp;PS (651&nbsp;hp/485&nbsp;kW) to 630&nbsp;] (624&nbsp;]/465&nbsp;]) <!-- Note: I know that this doesn't compute, but these (all three) are the official numbers! --> at 7000&nbsp;rpm, but otherwise keeps the same layout, a DOHC 65 degree ] with four valves per cylinder. The ] is also identical, Ferrari's six-speed ] with paddleshifts behind the steering wheel, renamed Cambiocorsa in the Maserati.
The MC12 has a ] ] in a 2 door ] with a ] roof. The car was based heavily on the ], sharing the same ] engine with slight modifications, the same gearbox (but renaming it ''Maserati Cambiocorsa'') and the same chassis and ] (length of ] between the wheels)<ref name="worldcarfans" />. Available only in the white and blue colour scheme it serves as a tribute to the ] ] racing team of the early ] that drove ] <ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/maserati_mc12.asp|title=RSportsCars: Maserati MC12|accessdate=2006-09-29|publisher=RSportsCars}}</ref>. Because it was designed for racing, not practicality the MC12 has no rear window.


==Specifications==
The MC12 beat the Ferrari Enzo on the ] test track by 0.1 second. The Top Gear Presenter Jeremy Clarkson, however, found that it was hard to drive and also very difficult to park, due to the lack of a rear window.
===Performance===
*0-100 ] (62 ]): 3.8 ]s <ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=118481&Maserati|title=Carfolio: Maserati MC12|accessdate=2006-09-28|publisher=Carfolio}}</ref>
*0-200 km/h (125 mph): 9.9 seconds <ref name="Maserati Indy" />
*Standing ¼ Mile: 11.3 seconds
*Standing ]: 20.1 seconds
*Top speed: 330 km/h (205 mph)


===Engine===
Towards the end of 2004, two MC12s appeared in the ], run by AF Corse. For three of the four rounds they contested, they were not yet fully approved by the FIA, however for the final round at Zhuhai in China, they gave the MC12 an apt homologation party by taking first and second places, and the ] first championship points.
*6L (5998 cc) ] ]
*4 ] per cylinder
*] lubrication
*Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
*Maximum Power: 463.1 ] (621 ]) at 7500 ]
*Maximum Torque: 652 ] (481 lbft) at 5500 rpm


===Chassis===
For 2005, a new version appeared, to comply with rules set down by the ]. Although the wheelbase stayed the same, the section ahead of the front axle was noticeably shortened. The new look MC12 was campaigned in the ] by JMB Racing and Vitaphone Racing, and, controversially, as a full factory effort in the ]. Although it was outside the ] rules (therefore forbidding it from racing at Le Mans and supposedly any series which runs the same rules as Le Mans, including the ALMS) IMSA - the US series' governing body, allowed it to race in the GT1 class as a guest. Although its race position would be upheld, it would not be eligible to score any points. The decision to let it race caused uproar at the beginning of the season - ] Racing's ] lodged a formal complaint against its participation. Richards' complaint was thrown out by IMSA, and the MC12 raced the whole season, albeit relatively unsuccessfully against the factory ]s.
*Maserati Cambiocorsa 6 speed ] (identical to that of the ]
*Optional 6 speed ] <ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z7883/Maserati_MC12%20Stradale/default.aspx|title=Concept Carz: Maserati MC12|accessdate=2006-09-28|publisher=Concept Carz}}</ref>
*] steering with ]
===Suspension===
*Front and rear: ], push-rod operated coil springs over ]s


===Brakes===
More success came in the ] of 2005, with four wins including the blue-riband ]. More notably, three of the four MC12 crews were in with a chance of winning the Drivers' championship entering the final race in Bahrain, however, all were beaten to the title by Gabriele Gardel in an ageing ] ]. Neverless, the MC12 was proven to be a ruthlessly effective racing car.
*Front: ] ], 380 mm (15 in) ] with 4 ]
*Rear: Brembo ABS, 335 mm (13.2 in) discs with 4 calipers
===Tyres===
*Front: 245/35 ZR 19
*Rear: 345/35 ZR 19


==Racing==
In 2006, Vitaphone Racing are be the only team to represent the MC12 in the ] this year, however guest appearances from Racing Box and JMB Racing are scheduled. With further refinements to the car, and a strengthened driver line-up of ], Andrea Bertolini, Jamie Davies and Thomas Biagi, there is every chance that ] could achieve their aim and take the Drivers' championship, to go along with the Manufacturers' crown they took in 2005.
In ] Maserati completed 25 road cars and 3 ] intended for ] GT1 class<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.maseratinet.com/MCI/mc12_news.asp|title=Maserati Net: 25 roadgoing MC12's delivered|accessdate=2006-09-29|publisher=Maserati Net}}</ref>. In 2004 the Maserati Team finished 7<sup>th</sup> having only competed in one race ]<ref name="Maserati Corse">{{web cite|url=http://www.maseraticorse.it/home.php?lang=eng&menuid=020114&seas=04|title=FIA GT Standings of 2004|accessdate=2006-09-29|publisher=Maserati Corse}}</ref>. In ] the Maserati Team won the FIA GT Manufacturers Cup with 239 points, almost double the next team (] with 125 points)<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.maseraticorse.it/home.php?lang=eng&menuid=020116&seas=05|title=FIA GT Standings of 2005|accessdate=2006-09-29|publisher=Maserati Corse}}</ref>. As of September ] Maserati is placed second in the Manufacturers Cup and in the FIA GT the ] MC12 Team is placed first and has the top two drivers for points <ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.maseraticorse.it/home.php?lang=eng&menuid=020117&seas=06|title=FIA GT Standings 2006|accessdate=2006-09-29|publisher=Maserati Corse}}</ref>.


==Trivia==
In the 2006 season thus far, the MC12 has demonstrated it is still as quick as any of its competitors, taking three out of the four 2006 FIA GT rounds, including the recent Spa 24 hours, cementing it's reputation of reliability after last year's victory at the Spa 24. MC12s have also taken victory in eleven out of twelve Italian GT races so far.
*The Maserati MC12 beat the Enzo Ferrari on ]'s test track, driven by ], by 0.1 seconds with a time of 1:18.9, the Enzo with a time of 1:19 <ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/powerlaps.shtml|title=Top Gear Power Laps|accessdate=2006-09-29|publisher=]}}</ref>


==MC12 Corsa==
Despite the fact that factory development of the car has officially ended, the MC12 looks set to be competitive in the FIA GT series for many years to come. This is due to the performance balancing system employed by the SRO, organisers of the series. This same system allowed the Prodrive Ferrari 550 Maranello to win the championship in 2005, even though, to all intents and purposes, it was an outdated car compared to the MC12 and the Aston Martin DBR9.
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Also in 2006, the ] winning outfit Team Goh was supposed to race a Maserati MC12 in the ] series, however driver problems (driver ] was forced to return to Denmark due to sudden illness) and disappointing lap times at the ] during testing forced the team to withdraw. While the car was faster that its Super GT rivals down the straights, it was losing at least 1 second per lap in the corners due to its rivals having better aerodynamics.
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The '''MC12 Corsa''' was developed in mid ] "in response to the customer demand to own the MC12 racing car and fuelled by the growth in track days, where owners can drive their cars at high speeds in the safety of a race track" stated Edward Butler, (General Manager for Maserati in ] and ])<ref name="RSportsCars"> >{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/mc12_corsa.asp|title=RSportsCars: Maserati MC12 Corsa|accessdate=2006-09-28|publisher=RSportsCars}}</ref>. It is similar to the ] in that it is only sold to selected customers, not street legal but designed for track racing, kept for the customers at the company's factory however unlike the FXX it is not used for testing new technologies, it is solely a ].


The MC12 Corsa cost €1 million (US$1.7 million), and was developed directly from the MC12 GT1 which won the ] FIA GT Manufacturers Cup. It is available in the "Blue Victory" colour but is personally customisable.<ref name="RSportsCars"/>. Twelve were sold to selected Maserati customers to participate in "day races" organised by Maserati<ref name="RSportsCars"/>, however another 3 were produced for testing and publicity <ref name="ultimatecarpage" />.
In mid-2006, Maserati took the wraps off the MC12 Corsa, probably the ultimate development of the MC12. It is basically a 2005-06 short-nose MC12 GT1 with the engine air restrictors removed, giving a massive 756bhp, way up on the rumoured 610bhp produced by the restricted GT1 car. It is almost Maserati's equivalent of the ], as owners will be selected by Maserati and only allowed to drive the car at exhibitions and test sessions organised by Maserati themselves. The car won't, of course, be road legal or homologated for any kind of racing, due to the lack of the FIA-regulation air restrictors, lack of a quick-fill fuel cap and due to the fact Maserati wouldn't let you race a Corsa. It is rumoured that no more than twelve examples will leave Maserati's Viale Ciro Menotti factory.


==References==
Because the MC12 has 5.1 lb./hp to carry as opposed to the Enzo's 4.6 it's acceleration times are slightly slower than that of the Enzo's. In June 2005 Motortrend tested the MC12 and the car reached 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, 100 mph in 8.0 seconds, and the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds @ 123.9 mph, while the Enzo reached those times in 3.4 seconds, 7.0 seconds, and 11.0 seconds @ 133.9 respectively. The MC12 also a lower top speed of 205 mph while the Enzo has achieved 220.6 mph at the Nardo Circuit in Italy.
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Revision as of 15:43, 29 September 2006

Motor vehicle
Maserati MC12
Overview
ManufacturerMaserati
Also calledMaserati MC12 Stradale, Maserati MCC
Production2004-2005
50 produced
DesignerFrank Stephenson at Pininfarina
Body and chassis
ClassSupercar
Body styleCoupe
RelatedEnzo Ferrari
Powertrain
Engine6L V12 465 kW (630 bhp)
TransmissionMaserati Cambiocorsa Semi-automatic transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 in
Length5143 mm (202.5 in)
Width2100 mm (82.5 in)
Height1205 mm (47.4 in)
Curb weight1335 kg (2943 lb)

The Maserati MC12 is a supercar produced by Maserati as a roadcar (for homologation) from which they developed a FIA GT Championship racing variant. The car entered production in 2004 with 30 to be produced (5 not for sale) and a further 25 produced in 2005. All 50 were pre-sold for €600 000.

Overview

The MC12 has a mid-engine, rear wheel drive V12 in a 2 door coupe with a targa top roof. The car was based heavily on the Enzo Ferrari, sharing the same Ferrari Dino V12 engine with slight modifications, the same gearbox (but renaming it Maserati Cambiocorsa) and the same chassis and track (length of axle between the wheels). Available only in the white and blue colour scheme it serves as a tribute to the America Camoradi Scuderia racing team of the early 1960's that drove Maserati Tipo Birdcages . Because it was designed for racing, not practicality the MC12 has no rear window.

Specifications

Performance

  • 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 3.8 seconds
  • 0-200 km/h (125 mph): 9.9 seconds
  • Standing ¼ Mile: 11.3 seconds
  • Standing Km: 20.1 seconds
  • Top speed: 330 km/h (205 mph)

Engine

Chassis

Suspension

Brakes

  • Front: Brembo ABS, 380 mm (15 in) discs with 4 calipers
  • Rear: Brembo ABS, 335 mm (13.2 in) discs with 4 calipers

Tyres

  • Front: 245/35 ZR 19
  • Rear: 345/35 ZR 19

Racing

In 2004 Maserati completed 25 road cars and 3 race cars intended for FIA GT GT1 class. In 2004 the Maserati Team finished 7 having only competed in one race Dubai. In 2005 the Maserati Team won the FIA GT Manufacturers Cup with 239 points, almost double the next team (Ferrari with 125 points). As of September 2006 Maserati is placed second in the Manufacturers Cup and in the FIA GT the Vitaphone MC12 Team is placed first and has the top two drivers for points .

Trivia

  • The Maserati MC12 beat the Enzo Ferrari on Top Gear's test track, driven by The Stig, by 0.1 seconds with a time of 1:18.9, the Enzo with a time of 1:19

MC12 Corsa

Motor vehicle
Maserati MC12 Corsa
Overview
ManufacturerMaserati
Production2006
12 (non-production vehicle)
Body and chassis
ClassSupercar
Body styleCoupe
RelatedMaserati MC12 Enzo Ferrari
Powertrain
Engine6L V12 564 kW (755 bhp) at 8000 rpm
TransmissionMaserati Cambiocorsa Semi-automatic transmission
Dimensions
Curb weight1150 kg (2535 lb)

The MC12 Corsa was developed in mid 2006 "in response to the customer demand to own the MC12 racing car and fuelled by the growth in track days, where owners can drive their cars at high speeds in the safety of a race track" stated Edward Butler, (General Manager for Maserati in Australia and New Zealand). It is similar to the Ferrari FXX in that it is only sold to selected customers, not street legal but designed for track racing, kept for the customers at the company's factory however unlike the FXX it is not used for testing new technologies, it is solely a race car.

The MC12 Corsa cost €1 million (US$1.7 million), and was developed directly from the MC12 GT1 which won the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup. It is available in the "Blue Victory" colour but is personally customisable.. Twelve were sold to selected Maserati customers to participate in "day races" organised by Maserati, however another 3 were produced for testing and publicity .

References

  1. "Serious Wheels: Maserati MCC". Serious Wheels. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  2. ^ "Maserati Indy: MC12". Maserati Indy. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  3. ^ "World Car Fans test drive MC12". World Car Fans. Retrieved 2006-09-28.
  4. "RSportsCars: Maserati MC12". RSportsCars. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  5. "Carfolio: Maserati MC12". Carfolio. Retrieved 2006-09-28.
  6. "Concept Carz: Maserati MC12". Concept Carz. Retrieved 2006-09-28.
  7. "Maserati Net: 25 roadgoing MC12's delivered". Maserati Net. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  8. "FIA GT Standings of 2004". Maserati Corse. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  9. "FIA GT Standings of 2005". Maserati Corse. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  10. "FIA GT Standings 2006". Maserati Corse. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  11. "Top Gear Power Laps". BBC. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  12. ^ "Ultimate Car Page:Maserati MC12 Corsa". Ultimate Car Page. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
  13. ^ >"RSportsCars: Maserati MC12 Corsa". RSportsCars. Retrieved 2006-09-28.

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