The Maserati MC12 is a mid-engined supercar derivative of the Ferrari Enzo Ferrari. It was developed specifically to be homologated for racing in the FIA GT Championship, with a minimum requirement of 25 road versions before the car could be allowed to compete. Maserati built a maximum of 50 units, with 25 more expected in roadster form.
The MC12 is longer than the Enzo, with the wheelbase enlarged to 2800 mm and length to 5143 mm for better track handling and a new bodywork designed by Pininfarina, with extra downforce at the rear. The V12 engine was detuned from the Enzo's 660 PS (651 hp/485 kW) to 630 PS (624 hp/465 kW) at 7000 rpm, but otherwise keeps the same layout, a DOHC 65 degree V12 with four valves per cylinder. The gearbox is also identical, Ferrari's six-speed sequential manual gearbox with paddleshifts behind the steering wheel, renamed Cambiocorsa in Maserati. The MC12 beat the Ferrari Enzo on the Top Gear test track by 0.1 second.
In 2006, JGTC will host a Maserati MC12 in the GT500 bracket .
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