Maserati MC12 Corsa

 

The MC12 was Maserati's flagship supercar of the mid 2000s. Based on the Ferrari Enzo, it was introduced in 2004 and created to allow for Maserati to enter a racing version into the FIA GT Championship. The specific version of the MC12 that was on display at this year's Exotics on Broadway and the only MC12 that I've seen in person to date is the Corsa, or Versione Corse, which is the track version for private use. Powering the MC12 is a 6.0-liter naturally-aspirated V12 producing 621 horsepower and 481 pound-feet of torque in the standard road-going version and 745 horsepower in the Corsa, sending power to the rear wheels through a six-speed automated manual gearbox. The MC12 launches from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 205 mph. Its body is constructed entirely of carbon fiber and rides on a carbon-nomex monocoque chassis with an aluminum subframe in the front and rear. Inside the standard road-going MC12 is a rather luxurious interior, while that of the MC12 Corsa is the complete opposite. In addition, the MC12 contains a targa top that can be removed but can't be stored in the vehicle when removed, along with no rear window, radio, or sound system. 

Maserati built only 50 standard road-going MC12s from 2004 to 2006 along with 12 MC12 Corsas from 2006 to 2007. Pricing for the Maserati MC12 started at around $600,000 for the base road-going model and $1.5 million for the Corsa when new but has appreciated to roughly $3.5-4 million today. The MC12 featured at this year's Exotics on Broadway in Monterey is one of the most unique examples in that it is one of only a few street-legal MC12 Corsas in existence. Several modifications were made to this originally track-only MC12 Corsa to make it street-legal. First, the carbon-ceramic racing brakes were replaced with a brake system from EDO Competition with steel rotors and street pads, and an emergency brake system was added as well. Next, the stock air conditioning unit was swapped out with that from the Ferrari Enzo. New electrical systems, headlights, fuel systems, wheels, hydraulic lift suspension, and overhead systems pod to control a variety of different vehicle functions were added to better equip the MC12 Corsa to handle street use. Besides many of the other hypercars on display there, this MC12 Corsa was one of the most anticipated display vehicles and appearances at this year's Exotics on Broadway show. Overall, it's not as incredible and spicy as its Ferrari Enzo counterpart, but the MC12 is undoubtedly the coolest and most amazing Maserati ever made.

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