MASERATI Australia has confirmed the supply of its GT2 Stradale supercar for the native market, the 600hp (471kW) twin-turbocharged coupe provided through particular order and priced from $699,000 plus on-road prices.
The worth tag sees the GT2 Stradale retail for some $208,500 greater than the MC20 coupe on which it’s primarily based, Maserati turning up the wick on its ‘Nettuno’ 3.0-litre V6 to supply 12kW greater than the by-product mannequin at 7500rpm, however with 10Nm much less torque (720Nm at 3000-5500rpm).
Energy is channelled to the rear wheels through an eight-speed twin clutch transmission.
Maserati says the modifications make the GT2 Stradale “sooner, extra highly effective, and lighter” than the MC20, delivering a 0-100km/h time of two.8 seconds on its technique to a prime pace of 324km/h.
With weight financial savings of 59kg, the Maserati GT2 Stradale suggestions the dimensions at simply 1365kg. It gives as customary ceramic brake discs with devoted cooling ducts, light-weight carbon-fibre racing seats, light-weight wheels, and a brand new (lighter) bonnet.
The rear wing is 8kg heavier than the one fitted to the MC20, however it may be adjusted at three angles and delivers a “important improve in downforce at excessive speeds, which improves grip in corners”, says Maserati.
The wing kinds a part of a GT2-racer-inspired aerodynamic package deal able to producing 130kg and 170kg of downforce from the entrance and rear wings respectively.
Additional, Maserati says the GT2 Stradale options enhanced gearshift responses and brake pedal really feel tailored particularly for racetrack driving, a model-specific ABS tune, gearshift indicator (upshift), adjustable traction management and differential settings, and a built-in information logger.
The variant rides on 20-inch alloys all spherical with 245/30 part tyres on the entrance and 305/30 part rubber on the rear. It’s out there in black, blue, yellow, or white as customary – and in myriad customized colors – with brake calliper finishes in black, blue, crimson, silver, and yellow.
“For now, it’s unclear what number of Maserati GT2 Stradale fashions will probably be allotted to us,” mentioned Maserati Australia and New Zealand common supervisor Grant Barling.
“We’re doing our greatest to safe as many as doable, however we anticipate demand will exceed provide globally, and due to this fact it will likely be offered on a first-come, first served foundation.
“We are going to solely obtain autos for buyer orders, and we should compete with different markets for our allocation, so prospects who need one might want to get in fast.”
