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Maserati Previews 740 Hp Track-Only Project24 Monster
Maserati Previews 740 Hp Track-Only Project24 Monster-September 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:12:05

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Maserati is a bit of an oddity these days. The Stellantis-owned Italian car maker is and seems intent on replacing its supercar past with . But fans of Maserati’s racing history will be pleased to hear that the firm hasn’t forgotten its roots just yet, and now has a .

Based on , the Project24 is the latest slightly bonkers concept car to come out of Bologna.

The Italian firm will build just 62 examples of the track-focused monster. Each will feature , but this time it comes with new turbochargers to boost the output to 740 hp. That’s up from the not-to-be-snuffed-at 621 hp you can get from the base MC20.

In the new car, that V6 motor will be paired with a six-speed sequential racing gearbox with paddle shifters, a well as a racing clutch and limited-slip, self-locking mechanical differential. So far, so good.

A top-down shot of the new Maserati Project 24 hypercar concept.

To ensure you have the ability to handle that extra power, Maserati will fit the Project24 with new, double-wishbone suspension, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and race-ready tires. It also comes packed with FIA-approved safety features like a roll cage, fire extinguisher system and FIA-homologated FT3 fuel tank.

Despite all these additions, will weigh less than 1,250 kg (2,755 lb), giving it a power-to-weight ratio of approximately 1.69 kg/hp (3.73 lb/hp).

These performance and safety upgrades fitted to get the Project24 track ready are paired with updated styling and aerodynamics to . Designed by Centro Stile Maserati, the Project24 features a gaping radiator grille up front and an enormous wing to aid downforce at the rear.

All that new styling is crafted from carbon-fiber, including some parts made from natural fibers. The aerodynamic components can be adjusted to fit different tracks, and the new car will feature FIA approved lighting for running at night.

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Inside the car, you’ll find all the creature comfort every good racing driver needs, like racing seats. The Project24 will also include the option to fit a passenger seat if one so desires. Along with a seat to keep you planted in those sharp racing turns, you get an adjustable pedal box, steering column and a six-point harness. Owners can alsospec the race-ready car to have telemetry recording, in-car cameras, tire pressure monitors and a driving performance optimization display.

There’s no word yet on a release date or price for the Project24, but when it’s announced, you better act fast. Only 62 of these racy cars will be available for purchase.

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