MC12 Corsa is version intended for use by the racetrack. In contrast to the race version of the MC12, out of which Street-legal versions were produced for homologation purposes, MC12 Corsa is designed for private use, although limited to the track, as modified Corsa makes it illegal to ride on the road.
Corsa has been developed directly from the MC12 GT1, which won the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup. the car was released in mid-2006, in response to the needs of clients in their own MC12 race car and working on the growth track days, where owners can drive their cars at high speeds in the safety of the racetrack, "said Edward Butler, CEO of Maserati in Australia and New Zealand. Similarly, to Ferrari FXX, while owners of private individuals, Maserati is responsible for the storage, maintenance and technical servicing of cars and they are only driven on specially organized days of travel. Unlike the FXX, Corsas not be used for research and development, and are only used for entertainment. one MC12 Corsa has been changed by the owner to make it street legal.
Only twelve MC12 Corsas were sold to selected customers, each of which paid € 1 million ($ 1.47 million) for the privilege. Another three vehicles were produced for testing and promotional purposes [49] [51] Corsa shares its engine with the MC12 GT1;. Powerplant produces 755 PS (555 kW, 745 hp) at 8000 rpm, 122 hp (90 kW, 120 hp) more than the original MC12. [52] MC12 Corsa shares of GT1 in the shortened nose, which was a requirement for entry into American Le Mans Series. The car was available in one color standard, called "Blue Victory", even though the car paint can be customized on request
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