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2026 Maserati MCPURA: Pure Energy, Pure Trident

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Maserati has lifted the veil on its latest masterpiece at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed – the MCPURA, a name destined to echo through the halls of Italian performance heritage. More than a super sports car, the MCPURA is a manifesto: a crystallization of Maserati’s design, engineering, and artisanal excellence, amplified to its most refined and visceral form.

Positioned as the spiritual successor to the MC20 – the model that reignited the brand’s performance legacy in 2020 – the MCPURA is not a revolution but an evolution. It intensifies everything that made the original a standout and filters it through the prism of Maserati’s renewed ambition. Think sharper aesthetics, more luxurious detailing, and a driving experience honed for purists. At its heart remains the thunderous 630 CV V6 Nettuno engine, hand-assembled in Modena and infused with Formula 1-derived technology.

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E = MCPURA: A Formula for Emotion

Maserati’s campaign formula, “E = MCPURA,” borrows from Einstein’s theory of relativity – and not just for show. It encapsulates the notion of energy multiplied into a raw, tangible force of driving emotion. Every design line, every mechanical detail, and every sonic note from the exhaust channels this ethos. The result is not just a supercar, but a Trident-crafted energy field on four wheels.

“We’re back where we belong – at the top,” declared Santo Ficili, Maserati’s COO, during the car’s unveiling. “The MCPURA is 100% made in Modena, a return to the very soul of Italian motoring craftsmanship. Both versions – coupé and Cielo – are born here, in the historic heart of Motor Valley.”

Design Meets DNA

Presented in a head-turning Ai Aqua Rainbow finish – matte for the coupé, gloss for the convertible – the MCPURA dazzled onlookers at Goodwood. This hue, developed within the Maserati Fuoriserie program, shifts with sunlight like a living prism, emphasizing the car’s flowing carbon-fibre form. Magenta-and-blue mica Trident emblems adorn the grille and C-pillar, while laser-etched Alcantara Ice interiors echo the same spectral play, with iridescent red-blue contrasts and futuristic motifs.

The Fuoriserie catalogue itself continues to grow, now offering over 30 body colors, from bold metallics to four-layer matte finishes. Notably, three new shades mark their debut with the MCPURA: the audacious Devil Orange, elegant Verde Royale, and the mysterious Night Interaction. Each reinforces the MCPURA’s dual identity as a hyper-performance machine and a canvas for bespoke Italian artistry.

Engineering at Full Volume

While the MCPURA dazzles visually, its engineering remains its most compelling feature. Under the sculpted bonnet, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine delivers 630 CV at 7500 rpm and 720 Nm of torque from just 3000 rpm – thanks to its innovative pre-chamber combustion system with twin spark plugs, directly derived from Formula 1 technology.

That power is housed in a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, enabling an astonishing weight under 1,500 kg, giving the MCPURA a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio of 2.33 kg/CV. In raw terms, it’s 210 CV per litre – numbers that place the MCPURA among the very top of performance elites.

And then there are the Butterfly doors – not just a style statement, but a dramatic invitation into the cabin, revealing the car’s carbon architecture in one sweeping motion. On the Cielo version, a PDLC retractable glass roof adds a new sensory layer. It transforms from opaque to transparent in one second, offering either a cocooned cockpit or an open-sky thrill at the press of a button.

Made in Modena – Worn Worldwide

Every MCPURA is built at Maserati’s historic Viale Ciro Menotti facility, a location steeped in nearly 90 years of motoring excellence. The same assembly lines also produce the GT2 Stradale, and starting in late 2025, the returning icons: GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The newly expanded Fuoriserie division, housed within this Modena campus, ensures each MCPURA can be tailored to its owner’s most personal expression of luxury and speed.

A Pure Manifesto of Maserati

The MCPURA is more than a supercar – it is a philosophical statement, a mechanical ode to energy, heritage, and unfiltered emotion. With both coupé and Cielo versions now available, Maserati has again declared its place among the greats of automotive performance. Not through nostalgia, but through fearless progression rooted in authentic Italian soul.

At Goodwood, the MCPURA didn’t just turn heads – it reignited belief in the enduring power of the Trident.

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Maserati’s Next Move: Is the MC25 the Future of Italian Speed?

It’s hard to believe that the Maserati MC20—hailed as the brand’s triumphant return to the supercar world—has now been on the road for five years. Unveiled in September 2020, the MC20 marked a new chapter for the Italian marque. Now, Maserati may be preparing to turn the page once again.

A recent trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office has sparked speculation that a successor could be on the horizon. Maserati submitted an application for the name “MC25,” a designation that aligns seamlessly with its current naming convention. The move has left enthusiasts and industry insiders wondering whether a next-generation supercar is closer than expected.

While no official announcements have been made, the timing is curious. A 2025 debut for a model named MC25 would seem logical, especially given the typical five-year life cycle of modern performance cars. However, Maserati faces a complex and challenging backdrop as it contemplates its future.

The brand’s recent performance in the market has been sobering. Sales dropped a staggering 57% from 26,600 units in 2023 to just 11,300 in 2024. This steep decline follows a broader shake-up of Maserati’s product line. In recent years, the company has phased out key models such as the Levante SUV and the Ghibli sedan—vehicles that once carried much of the brand’s commercial weight. Their replacements are still in the pipeline, leaving Maserati in a precarious transitional phase.

Last year, rumors swirled about a possible sell-off of the brand by parent company Stellantis, which Maserati was quick to quash. In April 2025, Stellantis reaffirmed its commitment to Maserati, insisting the brand was not for sale, despite growing concerns over its long-term viability.

Given these challenges, a full-blown new supercar may be financially out of reach. However, Maserati could pursue a more strategic update of the MC20, introducing a refreshed model under the MC25 name. The brand hinted at such possibilities in 2023 with the unveiling of the MCXtrema—a track-only evolution of the MC20 featuring a 730-horsepower version of the Nettuno 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine.

This proof of concept demonstrated Maserati’s continued prowess in performance engineering, suggesting that a road-legal MC25 could borrow heavily from the MCXtrema’s innovations. New styling, aerodynamic tweaks, and an uprated powertrain could be enough to rekindle interest and sustain the supercar line during uncertain times.

For now, Maserati fans will have to remain patient. The company has not confirmed any plans for an MC20 successor, and its current focus appears to be on stabilizing its business amid a rapidly evolving automotive industry. But with the MC25 name officially registered, it’s clear that something is brewing in Modena. Whether it’s a mild refresh or an all-new machine, the next chapter in Maserati’s supercar story might be closer than we think.

Source: CarBuzz

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Maserati MC20 with AI driver reached 318 km/h

During the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida at Kennedy Space Center, the Maserati MC20 Coupe set a new speed record without a driver in the car. The car was operated by an AI-driver and the Maserati reached a speed of 197.7 mph (318 km/h).

This achievement is the result of a joint project between the Italian scientific and technological university Politecnico di Milano and the Indy Autonomous Challenge racing series. The goal was to set a new speed record, which was achieved on a track that is ideal for this. The track is about 4,572 meters long, which is quite enough for the car to reach high speeds.

Kennedy Space Center is the place from which NASA’s space shuttles took off on missions. The car used software from the PoliMOVE-MSU team, which is part of the performance department AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Driving Autonomous of Politecnico di Milano).

The video shows the Maserati MC20 accelerating and perfectly following a straight line on the runway, reaching a speed of 318 km/h, after which the brakes are activated due to the lack of a runway. If the track were longer, the Maserati MC20 would reach even higher speeds, but it might do so on a different, longer track.

Source: Indy Autonomous Challenge via YouTube

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Maserati MC20 with AI driver reached 318 km/h