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| Class | Sports car Racing car |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maserati |
| Also called | MC12 Versione Competizione[1][2] Maserati MC12 Stradale[1] Maserati MCC (development codename)[2][3] |
| Production | 2004-2005 (50 produced) |
| Predecessor | Maserati Bora |
| Body style | 2-seat Berlinetta |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine | 6 L V12 630 PS (460 kW; 620 hp)[4] |
| Transmission | Maserati Cambiocorsa semi-automatic transmission[5] |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in)[6] |
| Length | 5,143 mm (202.5 in)[6] |
| Width | 2,100 mm (82.7 in)[6] |
| Height | 1,205 mm (47.4 in)[6] |
| Curb weight | 1,335 kg (2,943 lb)[4] |
| Related | Enzo Ferrari Ferrari FXX Maserati MC12 Corsa |
| Designer | Frank Stephenson |
Maserati designed and built the car on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari but the final car has much larger size and a lower drag coefficient.[7] The MC12 is longer, wider and taller and has a sharper nose and smoother curves than the Enzo Ferrari, which has faster acceleration, better braking performance (shorter braking distance) and a higher top speed. The top speed of the Maserati MC12 is 330 kilometres per hour (205 mph) whereas the top speed of the Enzo Ferrari is 350 kilometres per hour (217.5 mph).[7][8]
The MC12 was developed to signal Maserati's return to racing after 37 years.[9] The road version was produced to homologate the race version. One requirement for participation in the FIA GT is the production of at least 25 road cars. Three GT1 race cars were entered into the FIA GT with great success. Maserati began racing the MC12 in the FIA GT toward the end of the 2004 season, winning the race held at the Zhuhai International Circuit. The racing MC12s were entered into the American Le Mans Series races in 2005 but exceeded the size restrictions and consequently paid weight penalties due to excess range.
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