MC’s bodywork is entirely carbon fibre, while it’s stress-bearing chassis is made from a carbon fibre and Nomex honeycomb sandwich, two aluminum sub-chassis support the ancillaries. The imposing result: a dry weight of only 2940 pounds, perfectly distributed between front and rear in a ratio of 41% to 59%. The design of this big sports car (202.5 inches long, 82.5 inches wide and 47.4 inches high) obviously has only one goal, namely to combine optimal down-force with aerodynamic efficiency.

Engine torque (a maximum of 66.5 kgm is ready at 5500 rpm) is distributed by a six-speed electro-hydraulic gearbox, vulgo Cambiocorsa, with shift paddles behind the steering wheel. A switch allows the pilot to choose between two modes, while the sportier one causes quicker gear changing, as well as influences Bosch’s traction control.

Brakes have been developed by Brembo, front disc diameter is 15 inches and rear is 13.2, six four-piston alloy calipers are fitted on each disc. Front tire size is 245/35 R 19, the rubber colleagues on the rear axle are 345ers. If you plan to use this as your daily driver you’ll be interested in the turning radius and fuel tank capacity. Well, 39.4 feet and 30 gallons won’t cause hard restrictions in the city and traveling. Of course, entering the MC12 two-seater cockpit has only one goal: to steer for a race circuit. If only Briggs Cunningham would have had the opportunity to see this car – and once more supply us with finest Maserati V12 sound from Sebring to LeMans.