Maserati GT2 Stradale, it gets bored off the track

It weighs less, it’s more powerful than the standard MC20, and it’s surprisingly comfortable for road use. But who designed this Maserati GT2 Stradale? If I were a magician, I’d know for sure.

When something is Made in Italy, you can tell at first glance: Botticelli’s Venus, the Colosseum, the Duomo of Milan, or a classic ragù alla bolognese… everything has that unmistakable charm. And among those iconic creations, we want to add the Maserati GT2 Stradale.

The latest marvel from Maserati is a stunning blend of aesthetic beauty and cutting-edge technology. But one question remains: how on earth did they manage to pull this thing off the track and unleash it onto the road?

This car represents the purest and most extreme performance Maserati has ever pulled out of its laboratories—pumping up and muscle-loading the already elegant base MC20. The name GT2 says it all: these are race cars that, compared to their GT3 cousins, deliver much more power but with less aerodynamics, prioritizing brute force over agility. But on the road, we’re pretty sure this machine is already agile enough on its own.

How do they manage to get more power than the more prestigious GT3 cars? Simple: naturally aspirated engines aren’t choked by restrictors or BoP regulations that heavily limit turbocharged engines.

Techical features Maserati GT2 Stradale

The engine powering is the enhanced 3.0-liter twin-turbo Nettuno V6, now producing 640 horsepower—10 more than the base version. The extra power comes from ECU remapping and an improved cooling system for the beating heart of the car. It retains rear-wheel drive and a dual-clutch sequential gearbox.

A major effort was made on the aerodynamic side: wider air intakes at the front and a new radiator that draws air directly from the bumper, improving cooling efficiency by 20%. The rear features new vents as well, allowing the Nettuno engine to breathe more freely.

The car also sheds 60 kg compared to the standard model, thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber, bringing the total weight down to 1,415 kg. And how does that translate into performance? According to Maserati, the GT2 Stradale reaches a top speed of 324 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds—one-tenth faster than the MC20.

Let’s get to the point—how much does this boosted MC20 actually cost? Prices start at €312,000 for the 914 units that will be produced. You might be wondering: why exactly 914 units? It’s to celebrate the 100-year milestone since the founding of the brand in 1914.

Maserati Official Website: https://www.maserati.com/it/it/modelli/gt2-stradale