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2005 Maserati MC12 Preview

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Khatir Soltani

Maserati's plan so far is to create 30 MC12s this year, mostly road-going models to satisfy homologation requirements. But that's just this year. For those who missed out on the Enzo, or still have not made up their minds by the time the initial run is sold out (this is a rather large purchase after all), an additional 25 will be built next year. While it may not be 100 percent Enzo, the MC12 is a second chance that many collectors and race teams alike will do well to jump on.

Specifications:

  • Body Types: 2 door targa coupe
  • Layout: mid-engine, RWD
  • Engine (estimated): 630 hp, 481 lb-ft of torque, 6.0-L, 48-valve, DOHC V12
  • Transmission: 6-spd sequential manual
  • Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
  • Suspension (front/rear): double wishbone / double wishbone
  • Seating Capacity: 2
  • Length: 5,143 mm (202.5 in)
  • Width: 2,096 mm (82.5 in)
  • Height: 1,205 mm (47.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,800 mm (110.2 in)
  • Dry Weight: 1,335 kg (2,937 lbs)
  • Direct Competitors: Aston Martin Vanquish, Koenigsegg CCS8, Ferrari Enzo (no longer in production), Lamborghini MurciĆ©lago, Mercedes-McLaren SLR, Pagani Zonda C12-S, Porsche Carrera GT, Saleen S7
  • Web Site: www.maserati.com

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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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