Maserati MC12 is a two-seater sports car produced by Italian automaker Maserati, to a racing variant to participate in the Championship FIA GT. The car entered production in 2004 with 30 cars produced (five of whom were not for sale). Another 25 were produced in 2005, making a total of 50 cars available for customers, each of which has been pre-sold for € 600,000.
Maserati is designed and built the car on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari but the final car is much larger and lower drag coefficient . MC12 is longer, wider and taller and has a sharp nose and smooth curves than the Enzo Ferrari which has a faster acceleration, better braking (shorter braking distances) and higher maximum speed. Maximum speed Maserati MC12 is 330 kilometers per hour (205 miles / hour), while the maximum speed of Enzo Ferrari is 350 kilometers per hour (217.5 miles / h).
<strong>Maserati MC12</strong> has been designed to reverse the signal Maserati in racing after 37 years [9]. Road version was produced to homologate racing version. One of the requirements for participation in the FIA GT is the production of at least 25 cars road. Three GT1 race cars were entered in the FIA GT with great success. Maserati began racing in the FIA GT MC12 at the end of the 2004 season, winning the race held at the Zhuhai International Circuit. Racing MC12s were introduced in the American Le Mans Series races in 2005, but exceeded the size restrictions and consequently paid fines for exceeding the range.
Interior
While the car is designed as a homologation car and modified racing car, the interior is designed for luxury. The interior of a mixture of gel-coated carbon fiber, blue leather and silver "Brightex": ". Too expensive for the fashion industry," a synthetic material, which turned out [8], the center console features the characteristic Maserati oval analog clock and the blue button ignition, but he was subjected to criticized for the lack of radio, stereo or place for the installation of aftermarket audio.
Chassis
MC12 is a monocoque chassis made of carbon and Nomex, with aluminum sub-chassis on the front and back. He cross to provide additional strength, comfort and safety. [1] [9] Double wishbone suspension with pushrod running springs provide stability and shock absorbers smooth ride for passengers. [16] front of the car can be raised bumps and hills, pressing a button that extends the front suspension [10] There are two modes of chassis tuning, which can be changed using the buttons in the cabin. Sports, standards, and the race, which includes smaller Bosch ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) traction control, quicker shifts and a stiffer suspension
