Here’s what the Maserati MC20’s V-6 engine sounds like
by Ciprian Florea, onMaserati just unveiled the MC20, a spiritual successor to the iconic MC12 with more than 600 horsepower on tap. But while it’s powerful enough to leave the MC12 behind, the MC20 is viewed by purists as a less attractive alternative due to the fact that it’s powered by a turbocharged V-6 engine. Granted, sports car fitted with V-8 and V-12 engines sound better when you floor it, but this new footage of the MC20 proves that Maserati’s new V-6 doesn’t sound half bad.
The Maserati MC20 Has a Great Exhaust Note!
A seven-minute video from Youtube's "Italiansupercarvideo" shows the Maserati MC20 idling and being driven in Modena, Italy.
While idling, the V-6 engine has a nice purr to it. And it’s actually pretty similar to a V-8 mill. When revved, the V-6 reveals its turbocharged nature as the turbos begin to whine, but there’s still a lot of engine burble to keep them ears happy. There’s no high-speed footage, but the few moments in which the driver presses the gas pedal a little harder suggest that the MC20 will sound like a full-fledged race car when the rev needle goes up.
Give it a listen in the video below and tell me what you think in the comments section. Personally, I think the MC20’s exhaust is just as exciting as a Chevrolet Corvette C8 and that things will get even better on the race track.
| Layout | V6 90° MTC twin turbo |
|---|---|
| Displacement (cc) | 3000 cc |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 88 x 82 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Max. power output | 630 HP @ 7500 rpm |
| Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 538 LB-FT @ 3000 - 5500 rpm |
| Ignition system | MTC (Maserati Twin Combustion) Twin Spark with passive prechamber |
| Fuel system | PD( Direct injection 350bar + Port injection 6bar) |
| Induction | Twin Side Turbo with electronic actuated waste gate |
| Lubrication | Fully variable Oil pump on Dry Sump System with scavenge Pumps & external oil tank |
| Timing system | Double over head camshaft with variable valve timing |
| 0-100 Km/h (s) | <2,9'' |
| 0-200 Km/h (s) | <8,8'' |
| Top speed (km/h) | >325km/h |
| Braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h (m) | <33mt |
