Maserati have revealed the first details of their ‘Project24’ – a limited (62 units only) series of super sports car, based on their MC20 supercar.
The new track-only car is not at present intended for any race series and features a 3 litre V6 Nettuno engine with new turbochargers raising its power to 740 hp, “innovative suspension” and carbon-ceramic braking system plus FIA-approved safety features.
The target weight of the new Centro Stile Maserati-designed car is below 1,250 kg with a power-to-weight ratio of c.1.69 kg/hp.
More details are promised shortly, at present the tone of the brief release suggests the car is for top-end track day events with the non-competitive SRO GT1 Club by Curbstone surely in its sights amongst others – Beyond that, the potential for the platform for either GT, one-make and/ or Hypercar development, in particular the correlation with the ‘Project24’ moniker, is left without comment, let the speculation commence!
Maserati Project24 Specs and Technical Features
Vehicle
• Two-seater non-road-homologated car
• Maserati Centro Stile design
• Width/Height (mm) 2020* x 1220*
• Dry weight: less than 1250 Kg
• Complies with FIA race safety requirements
• FIA-homologated FT3 120 L fuel tank
• FIA-spec fire extinguisher
• FIA-homologated safety roll cage
Engine
• Maserati Nettuno engine
• V6 90° twin turbo
• 3000 cc
• 740 hp
• Maserati Twin Combustion (MTC) Twin Spark with TJI double combustion control
• Dry sump
Drive train/transmission
• 2WD 6-speed sequential racing gearbox with paddle shifters
• Racing clutch and limited-slip self-locking mechanical differential
Bodywork
• All-new carbon-fibre bodywork with specific components in natural fibres
• High-performance aerodynamics
• Multi-adjustable front & rear wing
• High downforce
• Front LED lights
• FIA-approved rain light
• Lexan front and side windows
Chassis
• Ultra-light carbon fibre central monocoque
• 3/4 on-board air jacks
Brakes
• Racing callipers
• Brembo CCMR ventilated racing brakes
• Bespoke brake cooling
Rims
• Bespoke forged 18” aluminium rims
• Centre lock system fittings
• Slick tyres
Suspension
• Double-wishbone with semi-virtual steering axis
• Adjustable racing dampers
• Adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
Interiors
• Racing seats (passenger seat optional)
• Adjustable racing pedal box
• Adjustable steering column
• 6-point racing safety belt
• Multi-functional carbon-fibre steering wheel
• Steering wheel with built-in display
• Rear-view camera display (optional)
• Telemetry recording (optional)
• In-car camera for video recording (optional)
• Dash and data acquisition system
• Driving performance optimisation display (optional)
• Air conditioning
• Tyre pressure monitoring system (optional)
• Adjustable racing ABS and traction control
* Subject to change during vehicle development.
