Maserati seems to be back with a bang with the astonishingly brilliant GT2 Stradale, a vehicle equaling the most what supercars could be in terms of being considered road-legal. Following the GT2 race car from the same brand, Stradale is the most hardcore evolution of the MC20 so far: built for track domination and still road-relevant.
Design and Aerodynamics: Form meets function
GT2 Stradale indeed feels performance-oriented in almost every aspect. The tower-high adjustable rear wing generates as much as up to 500 kgs downforce at extreme speeds, while the other enhancements—larger air intakes and a more aggressive front splitter—have been added to improve cooling and aero stability.
Carbon fiber is used widely over the chassis and body, reducing the body from the standard MC20 by 59 kg, making it tip the weights at just 1,365 kg.
So it's the racing intention that Maserati has left on one side, its inherent chicness, really very Italian. The GT2 Stradale preserves a liquid-sculptural design, less aggressive than Ferrari's highly extremized attitude to air, but by no means less dramatic.
Performance - 640hp of Controlled Chaos
Beneath the hood, the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 engine found its fate. This now gives the power bench 640hp, employing an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Jumping from 0 to 100 kph without hitches includes a top speed of 324 kph. The throttle response that happens is medical-grade sharp, with the new suspension setup still achieving promise sharp handling under extreme lateral loads.
Biting into carbon-ceramic brakes, with rich and direct steering feedback, this setup is playful yet precise enough to explore limits without fear of unpredictability. This is what Maserati's heritage of motorsport shines through.
In the Inside Driving Feel - It's really about the experience.
In here, it's as pure and focused as it gets. A covering of Alcantara, carbon-fiber bucket seats, and those shift lights from the steering wheel tell you it is not meant to be driven every day. The practicality is somewhat lessened as it has a nose-lift system and 100 litres of boot space; however, comfort takes a back seat to performance.
Final Word- Maserati at Its Rawest
The GT2 Stradale is not an everyday supercar; it is intended to be. Of the available 914 units planned for their production, this Maserati is reserved for pure-hearted drivers, who simply would not mind the absence of comfort or convenience. They've not yet shared the cost, but one can expect it to sit comfortably above the MC20's ₹4.26 crore tag.
If you're looking for a supercar that feels alive in your hands and sounds like a banshee at full chat, then the GT2 Stradale is your dream machine.
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