MASERATI UNVEILS PROJECT24 - A 740 HP TWIN-TURBOCHARGED V6 TRACK WEAPON
Purpose-built, track-only racecars make us happy, especially when they have all the Italian flair and styling, not to mention power, and they’re all wrapped up in a Maserati package. This extreme car that will only ever see duty on the world’s racetracks will be limited to just 62 units, and they will be available for the Gentleman Racer types to campaign complete with track setup and maintenance. There’s no actual name as yet, the model is being referred to as Project 24, and it has a bunch of ingredients sourced from the super cool Maserati MC20. The main ingredient, and the part we like very much is the twin-turbocharged V6 Nettuno engine tweaked to provide a healthy 545 kW (740 hp).
Maserati Project24 – Specs and Technical Features
Two-seater non-road-homologated car
Maserati Centro Stile design
Width/Height (mm) 2020* x 1220*
Dry weight: less than 1250 Kg
Complies with FIA race safety requirements
FIA-homologated FT3 120 L fuel tank
FIA-spec fire extinguisher
FIA-homologated safety roll cage
Engine
3.0-litre V6 Maserati Nettuno
V6 90° twin turbo
545 kW (740 hp)
Maserati Twin Combustion (MTC) Twin Spark with TJI double combustion control
Dry sump
Drive train/transmission
2WD 6-speed sequential racing gearbox with paddle shifters
Racing clutch and limited-slip self-locking mechanical differential
Bodywork
All-new carbon-fibre bodywork with specific components in natural fibres
High-performance aerodynamics
Multi-adjustable front & rear wing
High downforce
Front LED lights
FIA-approved rain light
Lexan front and side windows
Chassis
Ultra-light carbon fibre central monocoque
3/4 on-board air jacks
Rolling Stock
Racing callipers
Brembo CCMR ventilated racing brakes
Bespoke brake cooling
Rims
Bespoke forged 18” aluminium rims
Centre lock system fittings
Slick tyres
Suspension
Double-wishbone with semi-virtual steering axis
Adjustable racing dampers
Adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
Interior
Racing seats (passenger seat optional)
Adjustable racing pedal box
Adjustable steering column
6-point racing safety belt
Multi-functional carbon-fibre steering wheel
Steering wheel with built-in display
Rear-view camera display (optional)
Telemetry recording (optional)
In-car camera for video recording (optional)
Dash and data acquisition system
Driving performance optimisation display (optional)
Air conditioning
Tyre pressure monitoring system (optional)
Adjustable racing ABS and traction control
* Subject to change during vehicle development.
Take a look at the YouTube video that’s basically the press release images with a play button, but it’s still pretty cool: The Maserati Project24 Debuts As Track Ready MC20 With 740 Horsepower | Rons Rides
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