The All-New 630HP MC20 Supercar Is Why You Should Finally Take Maserati Seriously - Two Takes
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It's finally here! The Maserati MC20 is the Maserati supercar we've been waiting for. With a light, strong carbon fiber tub, a boosted six making 630 horsepower, and absolutely stunning good looks, the MC20 is poised to take a big chunk out of the $200k-$300k supercar space occupied primarily by the Lamborghini Huracan, McLaren GT, and Audi R8. It looks excellent on paper, and it looks even better in photos. But is it usable? Does it sound good? Will it be worth the $213,000 (plus options) price tag? Zack and Matt get a bit of track time, and hit the streets in the most anticipated supercar of the last two years.
Maserati provided the vehicle, insurance, fuel, and track time at Willow Springs for this review.
Car-to-car track shot provided by NextJen Studios.
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The All-New 630HP MC20 Supercar Is Why You Should Finally Take Maserati Seriously - Two Takes
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Rare that we get a TOTALLY NEW SUPERCAR like this. Clean slate. New body, new engine, everything.
Yeah, but it's still a Maserati which isn't exactly a hallmark for reliability.
@@shadow7037932, true, but they're getting better. A lot of their reputation comes from the early Ghiblis (which were indeed a disaster).
You should obviously still get the alternatives... Them “getting better” isn’t something you should a car super car purchase on unless money is truly no object
I think you mean it's still a fiat.. which easily has the worst reliability records. anything that company touches turns to shit in terms of repairs
@@shadow7037932 those who buy these type of cars doesn't care anything about reliability shit
630hp. 3 litres. That's 210hp per litre. Do people understand how unfathomably impressive that is in a modern supercar? Maserati, Ferrari, I don't care who designed it. Well done on that Netuno engine! (The Pista makes 182 hp/l and the Ford GT makes 185hp/l by comparison)
Yeah its amazing. Have you seen Koenigsegg gemera that has a 2.0 Litre 3 cylinder engine making 600hp which is 300 hp per litre.. amazing engenering!
@@daveputtock1329 But these high power small engines are not that reliable.
@@daveputtock1329 gemera also doesn’t exist. Just a concept.
It’s not really that impressive in a turbocharged car. The Evo X FQ-440 had 220hp/L and the Mercedes A45 has 208. Ferrari F40 LM had nearly 250 30 years ago.
@@daveputtock1329 Not in production yet. Only a concept for now. It will only be impressive if they can actually make it work as a production car and provide good reliability.
This is a massive and very much needed leap forward for Maserati, this give me hope for their future but what has yet to be proven is build quality and reliability over time. Ferrari improved in this respect greatly over the past 20 years and Maserati needs to catch up
But ngl the new Ferrari interior is an absolute nightmare
Am I an asshole for hoping this follows the typical maserati depreciation curve at least for a little while so I can swipe one before people realize it is good?
Maserati were basically blocked by Ferrari to make any good sport cars for all these years
Maserati was ahead of Ferrari at one point I’d say, then FCA got involved
Too little, too late. Maserati lost its brand cache long ago.
This is a really good looking, pretty supercar. Less aggressive and angry than many modern cars, but traditionally beautiful in a way few are. And the fit and finish, driving dynamics and performance alll seem to be here. And judging by Matt and Zach's overall demeanor and voices, the emotion seems to be there too. Reallly impressive. Not like I'm the target demographic here, but if I had the money, this is the first modern Maserati that I'd actually consider over some of the competitors. Really attractive package
I definitely like the “classically beautiful” look over some of the super aggressive and overstyled modern cars
I literally cannot recall the last time I said "That is a PRETTY car!" Car design has gotten so edgy that they stopped looking good, they just look "interesting" or "cool". Nice to see a true pretty car on the road again.
The Aston DB9 and DBS was pretty for me.
@@flat-out I mean, naturally the older designs are nicer. I should've clarified I meant in recent releases!
This and Lotus Emira hopefully indicate a return to the mean
Look at the baby brother alfa 4c ;)
@@Boomtowndogs I quite like the look of the Emira and this guy. I'd gladly take either on looks. Neither are garish, but they look elegant and purposeful, IMO. Of course you could buy 3.5 Emiras for one of these, which means I'd end up with the Emira unless I won the lottery. OK, I'd still be in my Civic unless I won the lottery, but you know what I mean.
12:45 This discussion about how you can feel the transmission shift should be a commercial that every Maserati MC20 salesperson shows to their potential customers. It’s quite a distinction from Porsche, the emotion of driving. A great selling point that should not be overlooked.
Indeed
Emotion of driving lol, emotion of repairing maybe
What are you saying about Porsche pdk?
Or how you can't shift manually often enough because the fools put the paddles on the steering column where they can only be reached when driving in a straight line, instead of the steering wheel where they can always be reached.....deal killer.
@@chadhaire1711 if the steering wheel is turned so far that you can’t reach the paddle shifter then it’s probably not the ideal time to shift anyway.
Absolutely beautiful car, but let's be honest, Maserati has never had problems with styling. For years it's been the only reason to even consider owning one.
Haha facts, as a kid I always wanted a Maserati
The snooze worthy sedans they've been spitting out since the MC12 are all quite dull
When I can blow away these Maserati sedans with a simple IS38 turbo, tune, downpipe, and intercooler, on my MK7 GTI, I have become very bored with the Maserati brand. This new car is a breath of fresh air for me regarding this brand.
latest versions of ghibli and quattroporte have hideous styling. absolutely heinous design
Not true, the engines have been the high point of late. Unfortunately they've been attached to bad gearboxes in badly screwed together cars.
Looks like a great car to pick up after it's depreciated down to $120k in a couple years.
Exactly my thought!
@@j73xt52 Anything with a full on carbon fiber chassis is going to be up there. Even the Huracan doesn't have that, and the weight difference would be a big advantage. Still, the Huracan has a demonic NA V10, so it still wins in my book.
What they should do is offer a non-turbo'd version of this at 2/3s the price.
In this inflationary environment, cars aren't really depreciating on a cash basis anymore.
@@deanroddey2881 Very cool then my 4C will be on its way up!! Stylistically this car used the 4C as a template.
You’re talking about 5 years and a lot of miles. But might even go up if EV kills the future fun petrohead cars. This might be amount the last of the new great petrohead cars!
Zack's descriptions and similes regarding driving dynamics are on point. Really helps me imagine the differences in feel between these cars I'll never drive. Great video guys.
Zack's face at the first big bump at speed was priceless. Such an awesome looking car! The road looks straight out of NFS Hot Pursuit.
One of THE most exciting cars to look out for in the used market in 2-3 years. Looks so good, fast as heck.
The MC20 in that blue color is amazing. As a Maserati GranTurismo Sport owner, I am glad to see them making other high end cars again.
Best review yet! Our carbon aero is landing soon. Fully aero tested, optimized, and built in the USA.
Looks great.
Love the design. Simple and beautiful. A good base for future hardcore versions. And what a bonkers engine 👍
check out the ARIA carbon fiber aero kit for MC20
Gives me modern day xj220 vibes. Also the Android automotive system is hopefully going to be the new industry standard it's awesome.
If it's a modern day XJ220 that would be disastrous for Maseratti.
@@RAZGR1Z well yeah I'm saying looks and power train wise.
Great review best one I’ve seen! I have one coming in February and I can’t wait now!
I own some Alfa Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglios now and the MC20 motor seems to sound somewhat similar to my Alfas because I have catless exhaust with 3 inch tubing. Also I have ideal race carbon fiber intakes so I hear that turbo sound too.
If the MC20 sounds that good I’m happy but I’m hoping for a even a little bit better sound. I may have to build a titanium exhaust for it.
Lot of haters on the styling, but I love it. Simple and clean, with the signature Maserati grille intact.
Man that rear 3/4 view is phenomenal
its the best looking supercar in the world... Would take this over the competition based on looks as long as the its close in driving dynamics, which it sounds like it is.
It also has Lambo doors.
FINALLY reviews of these things are out. Feels like forever since it was first announced. I wonder if Ferrari gave Maserati the V6, then regretted it and put out the 296.
No. Ferrari's V6 has been in development for many years. It is a 120 degree engine. Maserati's is a 90 degree.
Maserati claims this is a totally new, proprietary, in-house design. I don't have the engineering background to be able to say whether they are telling the truth or lying, but when their engines came from Ferrari, they bragged about that. And now they are bragging that the engine specifically doesn't come from Ferrari.
@@TheSmokingTire The block is the same as the one in Alfa Romeo Guilia. Which is a Ferrari V8 with 2 cylinders chopped off. But other than that, it's all new.
@@heinedenmark I thought 90 degrees is the worst possible for a v6
@@papa_pt there are a lot of consideration to make. A 120 degree v6 will be much wider, and so putting turbos on the side would be difficult in a small car like this. Idk how much that actually matters in this case, but just saying there's more to making decisions than just "this is the best possible way to make a v6"
It’s gorgeous! I’m surprised the entrainment interface is quick and smooth. Maybe the boutique manufacturers can finally have what the big manufacturers have had…? I’ve been rooting for Maserati since I first read about the Cambiocorsa and then the Birdcage reboot years ago. It’s nice to see Maserati do what they do best.
It’s a Stellantis product. The infotainment is UConnect, just like in a Pacifica minivan.
@@Ficon which in the case of infotainment I will take. Bespoke electronics are not where I want to put money in a driving experience
@@nickhanscome I agree completely. I'll take a 3rd party generic infotainment system in a car like this. The average infotainment system in new cars is pretty good, so for me it just has to meet that standard. Like you said, I'd rather the additional development dollars go into the driving experience.
@@Ficon thank you. I should have figured. UConnect gets high marks, so that makes sense.
They have access to everything Stellantis has.
10:55 did you get a little airborne? lol
I instantly feel in love with the looks when it was unveiled. Would be on the list if it weren't for the price!
Sounds like an Italian NSX. I'd take one. Also sounds like Ferrari used this as a test for the possibility for a turboed V6, which seems to be the future.
I love you guys- thank you for always providing open and honest commentary. Btw your podcast is the BESTTTTT
This car looks amazing on film I can't wait to see one in person. Im worried that the $213k start price is a little steep but we will see. Great video!
Really good review. IT really seemed to cover everything about this car. Not sure why but this seemed like one of the best overall reviews on a car you guys have done.
I've seen a couple of vids on these that were just walk arounds in showrooms and I really liked the look of the car.
This is the first video that gave specs and actually evaluated its driveability.
I like it even more now.
This was a very good video.I liked the way you solved the problem of some testers liking to keep you in the cabin with them.Potentially making things a little claustrophobic by having that little square in the corner, though we simultaneously had a view of the road and were able to enjoy the commentary. The views of the car from the outside driving around were the best.We could do with a lot more of them.Good to see you at speed.Perhaps a visit to the track would be good,to test the cars outer limits.
This might be the first supercar that has a genuinely great infotainment system. Android Automotive OS is such a gamechanger for software, it's a huge win for Maserati to be in a leading position within their segment for the first time in what seems like a while. Although this iteration of Android Automotive OS seems very barebones, Volvo's future infotainment (and Polestar's current) is the best example of what can be done.
Someone replied to me that since it’s a Stellantis product, it’s a Maserati branded UConnect. This is a good thing, as it gets universal praise in Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep.
Thanks for the review! I may have to try one soon
10:54, bit iffy there! Thanks for posting as always.
love the MC20 ideas and that high tech engine. and you two are great together.
Maserati should have had something like this ready to roll when Ferrari left the FCA stable. They should focus high-end purpose-built two-seaters and maybe a 2+2 GT and leave the entry-luxury sedan/CUV market to Alfa and DS and whoever else in the Stellantis portfolio is making them.
Would have been extremely risky. An all or nothing play.
@@stevemiller1626 Maserati was already heated toward "nothing" by trying to chase the mid-luxury market. And now that it's part of the Stellantis mega-stable with that market already covered more competently by other brands, it's a dead marque walking if it can't earn its keep. And I think they're more likely to do that with low-volume, high-margin niche vehicles than chasing volume sales. In a time when the industry can't seem to make high-end cars fast enough to satisfy the consumer appetites of the plutocrat-class, going big while there's still just enough brand equity left to do it seems like the smarter bet.
DS should be axed, it's a worthless brand with no history. It doesn't make sense anymore with Stellantis having both Alfa & Maserati.
Most anticipated review in a long time.
Hey guys, seriously, how do you not get tickets? I'm jealous! Beautiful car, looks amazingly good without being so "in your face". Great video, thanks!
After hearing you mention this a couple times on the podcast I was stoked to see the review pop up!
The MC20 is one of the hottest, most gorgeous designs out there today...in my opinion. Maserati out did themselves this time. Frickin beautiful 😍
it looks really really good in these shots wow
I’d buy one in a heartbeat! I hope you have more than a “just the noise” vid coming on the CT5 🤞
Ditto! Matt?, where's the CT5-V Blackwing review since you referenced having driven it on the track already?
wow. what a beauty. i look forward to renting one these at the local track some day when they get one.
What a gorgeous car. I like that you guys are spending a little bit longer talking about features and in car stuff.
Love the Joshua Trees and the windmills in this video. Hope you had some good food out there in the PS area?
Probably at the top of my wish list right now, just ahead of Emira. Great video guys - been looking forward to this for a while!
I’d bet you’d enjoy the Emira just as much for half the price. You can’t really enjoy this fully on the street.
This car is dead below 3500RPM. Supercharged Emira will be 10x better driver.
I would be interested in hearing aftermarket exhaust and how it can be tuned.
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Always love Zack's input.
Give me the Klap!
I saw one in person the other day and it created a crowd of people (not just men) admiring it and taking pictures. Haven’t seen a car create that much attention on a street in a while
As far as looks are concerned, I give this car a 10. And I give 10's very seldom. The lines are so even and balanced. The color combos with the interior are perfect. IMO I wouldn't change a thing about it.
Stoked to see this finally on the road in the states.
What a beautiful clean energy landscape, I need that around here!
Best looking new supercar. Maserati nailed the entire car.
God damn I want a set of wheels like that. What a great, unique design.
Looks great! Why are convex mirrors illegal here in the US?
Thumbnails finally look really good. Congrats to whoever is in charge of em'
Love it... Fingers crossed it depreciates like other Maserati's I might be able to afford a used one someday
I saw this same car a few weeks back. The blue one in So Cal. It made me spill my Starbucks. It made me do a 👀👀. Looks good on the road. Well done Maserati 👏.
Those wheels are super unique! Great to see an automaker being bold about wheel choice!
simply the most beautiful car out there atm. Awesome video and commentary
Great review
Wow I didnt expect this, cool!
Lovely!
They have done a nice job re-engineering the Alfa 4C chassis and Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 👌
Wow you finally gave your side kick those sick matte glasses
Beutiful car, genuinely pretty, not overly aggressive, and very amserati. The sound was my only hesitation but it seems good just different that what maserati use to sound like. My only question is regarding the build quality of the interior, seems to have alot of alfa derived parts, but atleast the infotainment system is great.
These guys have the best job I swear haha. also seem like great pals!
Own one. Love it. 3rd and best Maserati ever. A beast.
The ignition system is very similar to that of your standard aircraft reciprocating powerplant. On aircraft the cylinders are so large that they need two spark plugs to actually burn all the fuel in the cylinder 👍
The Nettuno engine uses the same 90 degree config and firing order of Maserati's V6 used in the Citreon SM, Maserati Merak, and that raced in Le Mans in the Ligier JS2 1972-74. Sounds like a modern version of this old engine.
Maserati has the heritage, older than Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren, they were winning races before any of the others even existed! They won the INDY500 twice before any of the others even were driving!
This meant to be new Alfa 8C, but they change their mind.
I have seen renders of this Alfa, and it was truly mind blowing.
At least is not hybrid, like they planned before.
This road looks awesome for quick cars... Do more videos on it..! 👀👀👍
I had to go watch an old one take to verify my hunch and the MC20 sounds like the Ford GT. It’s more refined, less harsh and a bit more melodic, but the tones and frequencies seem to be the same. Sounds great.
Great car for Maserati , it going to do well, and it actually kinda sounds like a tame "sound wise" twinturbo Z
So excited this thing is bonkers looking
Nice to be able to hear the engine whine rather than the exhaust...beautiful car....
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! 😳
Great content
I love their expressions at about 10:56
This is a cool car an I would buy it over things in its price range. Good job Maserati you finally built a great mid engine supercar.
With the prechamber sparks in the cylinder chamber as well as the entire mechanics of the car what is the maintenance cost and long-term reliability?
this road reminds me of need for speed hot pursuit. props to y’all, really living a video game
Actually, I'm not really interested in new sports cars for years, but holy shit, great work, maserati!
Keep your Ferrari’s and Lambo’s, I want this🤘🏼
I have been blessed with one. So far, put 2000 miles on it and still want to drive it to discover more and understand it better. If I don't try to understand it, extreme performance is intuitive/natural and scary. But when I want to learn it it to control it, then (most times) I find myself behind the eight ball unless I concentrate intensely on the revs during shifting. But that is difficult at first to do (still learning) as torque and power develop exponentially when in the active secondary ignition chamber zone at higher 3500+ rpms. The unpredictability of it all is compounded by the fact that, in this zone, the power train suddenly becomes uncannily calm and smooth compared to the rest of the engine's 'grainy' nature ( compliments of no counter-balance shafts). This 'eye of the storm' phase betrays a corresponding spike in speed which can only clearly be confirmed by eyes glued to the speedometer: a sensation that is unpredictable by adopting either a naturally aspirated or modern turbo or hybrid predictive model (rev-reach power threshold- shift-repeat) or an old school turbo predictive model (rev-nobody home-sudden burst). With the MC20, the sensation can be explained by brief pause-sudden shove-exponentially growing shove only detectable by sudden suspension adaptation sounds and jitters when the road is not smooth enough. Mostly refined though rough around some edges, the car has an unusually high feel of solidity (feels like a tank), glides down the road when driven casually, tends to 'get a move on' and then surprises with more; and is, to me, stunningly beautiful and well proportioned. I truly believe, that if this car proves to be reliable enough in the long term, it's pleasing uniqueness will make history as one of the few Maserati brilliant stars.
Very Interesting and appears much more engaging than the Acura NSX.... 👏👏
Brilliant video. As a non-US resident, I was wondering are there speed limits in the canyons?
Love it! - Owner of your baby brother : the Alfa 4C ;). P.S Seems like a great all arounder; more of a GT car that can be enjoyed on a back road
Hopefully Stellantis will make a new 4C. Based on this thing. With 2 cylinders chopped off.
This is a VERY good looking and exciting car. Who would’ve thought
@10:55 zack puckered up real quick!
never thought i'd see any sort of variation on tri-spokes on a brand new car in 2022, but goddamnit, maserati have made it work
That white one with blue callipers, the blue pin stripe interior and all the black/grey (or carbon of specced) lower half of the car in the same blue as the callipers or the same blue as the MC12…. Oooosh I would have one of them big time. Would look the nuts! Shame the car doesn’t sound as good in Europe due to the OPF’s. Imagine it with the masser V8 sounds 🤤
I'd love to see this vs the lotus emira coming out!
It is a very handsome looking car seeing it from just pictures and a few videos. Curious to see how it will stack up to the Elmira and the Artura
I’m actually very hype about this car. Not only does it look incredible but that engine just sounds insanely good!!
sounds insanely good? it literally sounds average at best
@@thatpersiandude7386 thanks for your opinion (:
goes down a straight road very impressively
Seems like a proper Italian supercar. Nice.
Been waiting for this one
The brakes do not feel as other carboceramics because they are by wire, so they are calibrated to feel as they do. Probably they didn't change the feel between normal and carboceramics or they didn't want to have that grabbiness that could put off a normal user
Great review and good to see Maserati making real sports cars again finally.
This car looks awesome in person. I didn't think it would.
Great looking cars!
First new car In aaaaages (aside from the Emira) that has me properly excited.