Maserati MC20: the name of the new super sports car of the Trident Brand is announced
Maserati MC20: the name of the new super sports car of the Trident Brand is announced
Posted on February 28, 2020
- MC20 means Maserati Corse 2020 and celebrates that the Brand will return to racing.
- The super sports car is the first model of the new Maserati Era and it will debut by the end of May in Modena.
- The MC20, developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab, will be built at the Viale Ciro Menotti Plant in Modena.
Modena, 20 February 2020 – The eagerly-anticipated Maserati super sports car will be named MC20.
The car was developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab, will be built at the historical plant in Viale Ciro Menotti and will have its worldwide debut at the end of May in Modena.
MC20 underlines the sporting credentials of the new model: MC is the acronym of Maserati Corse and 20 refers to 2020, the year which marks the start of a new phase in Maserati’s history.
The first racing car to wear the Trident logo was the Tipo 26, where the number indicated the year of manufacture, and in the same way, the MC20 will be the first car born in the new Era of the Modena firm.
The super sports car is the natural evolution of the highly successful MC12, the car that in 2004 marked Maserati’s return to racing after 37 years.
The MC12 won 22 races (including 3 victories in the 24 Hours of Spa) and 14 Championship titles across Constructors’ Championship, Drivers’ Championship and Teams’ Championships in the FIA GT from 2004 to 2010.
Maserati will return to the world of racing with the new MC20.
The model will be built at the Modena Plant where modernization works are already in progress on the production line, which will also accommodate its advanced electric powertrain.
At the same time, to further complete the production areas at the Viale Ciro Menotti Plant, work has already started on a paint shop, a completely new feature for the facility, which will be equipped with advanced innovative low environmental-impact technologies.
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See links to more stories below:
MC20 Naming Announcement:
21 February 2020
Robb Report (by Bryan Hood)
Headline: Maserati’s New Mid-Engine Supercar Is Called the MC20 and It’s Coming This Spring
This is coverage of the new MC20 following Maserati’s February 20 press release that also includes speculation about the sports car’s powertrain.
https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/maserati-mc20-sports-car-debut-may-2900617/
20 February 2020
PR Newswire
Headline: Maserati MC20: the name of the new super sports car of the Trident Brand is announced
Maserati announces the name of the new super sports car set to debut in May 2020.
20 February 2020
CNET (by Sean Szymkowski)
Headline: Maserati MC20 will carry on MC12's racing legacy
CNET shares news of the MC20 and notes Maserati’s future electrification plans.
Notable Quote: Though, if there's one thing Maserati does right, it's build some lovely looking cars.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/maserati-mc20-sports-car-mc12-racing/
20 February 2020
Motor1 (by Massimo Grassi)
Headline: Maserati MC20 Is Name Of Brand's New Mid-Engined Supercar
This is coverage of the MC20 announcement, which includes the spy shots shared at the end of 2019 and Maserati’s future electrification plans.
https://www.motor1.com/news/399799/maserati-mc20-name-unveiling/
20 February 2020
Yahoo! Sports (by Massimo Grassi)
Headline: Maserati MC20 Is Name Of Brand's New Mid-Engined Supercar
This is pickup from Massimo Grassi’s article for Motor1 sharing the news of the MC20.
https://sports.yahoo.com/maserati-mc20-name-brands-mid-192000717.html
20 February 2020
Car and Driver (by Joey Capparella)
Headline: New Maserati Sports Car Will Be Called MC20
This is coverage of the MC20 set to debut in May.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a31023173/maserati-mc20-confirmed-2021/
20 February 2020
The Detroit News (by Breana Noble)
Headline: Maserati to return to racing with new MC20 supercar
This is additional coverage of the new MC20, which includes the teaser video from Maserati.
20 February 2020
Motor Authority (by Joel Feder)
Headline: Maserati MC20 to be MC12’s successor and it will go racing
This is coverage of the MC20 name announcement following the February 20 press release, noting that the design will be different than the Alfieri concept.
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1127191_review-maserati-mc20-price-photos-info-specs
20 February 2020
Carscoops (by Michael Gauthier)
Headline: Alfieri No More: Maserati’s Upcoming Sports Car To Be Called The MC20
This is coverage of the new MC20 announcement.
20 February 2020
Road & Track (by Brian Silvestro)
Headline: Maserati Is Finally Building an MC12 Successor
This is coverage of the MC20 announcement following the February 20 press release.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a31023854/maserati-mc20-mc12-successor/
20 February 2020
Autoblog (by Tony Markovich)
Headline: Maserati MC20 supercar will debut in May then hit the race track
This is coverage of the new MC20 stemming from Maserati’s February 20 press release.
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/20/maserati-mc20-race-car/
20 February 2020
CarBuzz (by Jared Rosenholtz)
Headline: Maserati Announces Name Of All-New Sports Car
This is coverage of Maserati’s release announcing the name of the new super sports car.
https://carbuzz.com/news/maserati-finally-gives-its-new-sports-car-a-name
19 February 2020
Motor1 (by Christopher Smith)
Headline: Maserati To Reveal The Name Of Its New Supercar On February 20
Motor1 covers the MC20 teaser campaign and includes the February 20 name announcement of the new sports car.
https://www.motor1.com/news/399615/maserati-reveal-name-supercar-feb-20/
Zegna Cars:
Spring 2020
Nobleman (US national luxury men’s magazine)
Headline: Maserati in Bespoke Clothing
Maserati’s partnership with Ermenegildo Zegna is included in the “In the Know” news section of Issue No. 12 featuring the bespoke interiors created for the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante models.
See print version attached.
Electrification Plans:
21 February 2020
Motor Authority (by Viknesh Vijayenthiran)
Headline: Updated Maserati Quattroporte and Levante to enter production in July.
This is a positive article about Maserati’s electrification plans, which begins with the hybrid Ghibli.
19 February 2020
Green Car Congress
Headline: Maserati Mirafiori plant to become electrification and future mobility hub
This is a blog article about Maserati’s electrification plans specific to the Mirafiori plant.
https://www.greencarcongress.com/2020/02/20200219-maserati.html
19 February 2020
The News Wheel (by Kurt Verlin)
Headline: Maserati Announces Electrification Program and New SUV
This is positive coverage of Maserati’s electrification plans and future models.
https://thenewswheel.com/maserati-announces-electrification-program-and-new-suv/
General News:
21 February 2020
USA Today
Headline: Here's why you won't find these Maseratis at your local dealership
This photo essay of Maserati concept cars, includes the 1991 Chubasco, 2005 Birdcage, 1974 Medici, 2021 Alfieri, 2011 Kubang and the 2001 320S. https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/money/cars/2020/02/21/see-these-7-futuristic-maserati-concept-cars/4818801002/
21 February 2020
The Drive (by Linsay Thomas)
Headline: Maserati’s Certified Pre-Owned Warranty: Affordable, Protected Italian Style
This is a positive article about Maserati’s certified pre-owned warranty.
Notable Quote: “Maserati’s Italian sports cars are synonymous with luxury vehicles in a way few others can claim. With models like the Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, and Quattroporte, they’ve achieved new heights in luxury auto design.”
thedrive.com/reviews/32300/maserati-cpo-warranty
21 February 2020
HotCars (by Andre Nalin)
Headline: 15 European Sports Cars Nobody Wants To Be Associated With
The Quattroporte is included in an article about European sports cars that have lost their appeal.
https://www.hotcars.com/15-european-sports-cars-nobody-wants-to-be-associated-with/
19 February 2020
Automobile (by Rory Jurnecka)
Headline: Classic Comparo: Chrysler TC by Maserati vs Cadillac Allanté
The Chrysler TC by Maserati is compared to the Cadillac Allanté.