Maserati has used the Bologna Motor Show this week to unveil the definitive version one of the most extreme supercars now available – the MC12 Versione Corse. It’s based on the MC12 GT1 which won the FIA GT1 Manufacturers’ Championship in 2005, the Teams' Championship in 2005 and 2006, the Driver’s Championship in 2006 and two consecutive editions of the 24 Hours of Spa, in 2005 and 2006.

The Versione Corse is truly a limited edition – only 12 will be produced, aimed at giving a selected number of Maserati clients the possibility to test their driving capabilities in the most exclusive environment. The car is not homologated for road use because it doesn’t comply with standard safety and emission requirements; nor is it eligible for any racing activity aside from track runs during private test sessions or exhibition activities organised by Maserati.

The main differences between the two vehicles are more horsepower for the Versione Corse (563kW compared to 447kW in the Gti, and 710Nm of torque), a different transmission (electro-hydraulic Cambiocorsa in the Versione Corse compared to the manual gear change in the GT1) and a passenger seat. The MC12 Versione Corse is available in the official ‘Blue Victory’ colour but also can be customised on request with variations in colour, livery, manually adjustable shock absorbers, data acquisition and an annual technical upgrade. The car has a carbon-fibre monocoque body, a 6.0-litre V12 engine, Brembo steel and carbon brakes (no ABS) and a rollbar. It has a top speed of 325kmh and can sprint from 0 to 200kmh in 6.4 seconds.
 

The price (identical for all markets) is 1,000,000 euros – plus the relevant taxes – and the car is now officially being marketed worldwide. Andrea Bertolini, behind the wheel of the Vitaphone Team’s Maserati MC12, came through as FIA GT Champion for 2006, at the end of a very successful season in which the MC12 also achieved its second consecutive win at the Spa 24 Hours. Maserati won two FIA GT titles: the one for drivers, won by Andrea Bertolina and Michael Bartels, one race early, and the team championship, which Team Vitaphone took home for the second year running, two races before the end of the season. Fresh from his victory, Bertolini came to Bologna to help the Maserati team unveil the Versione Corse at the Show.

Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa - Technical Specifications: Chassis : carbon-fibre monocoque; Gearbox: Cambiocorsa; Engine: V12; Capacity: 6.000 cc; Power output: 755 hp at 8000 rpm; Max Torque: 710 Nm at 6000 rpm Weight/power ratio: 1.52; Brakes: Brembo steel and carbon (no ABS)heel size: front 12x18”, rear 13x18”; Tyre size: front 650/325/18 rear 705/325/18; 0-200: 6.4 sec; Top speed: 326 km/h Interior: 2 seats – race version Roll-bar: yes; Dry weight: 1.150 kg.