Masrati One of the top-tier Italian brands with a history of stunning car-making that nevertheless fails to live up to the potential of the Holy Trident brand.
Under the stewardship of the FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), Mark of the month was arguably subsequently damaged. As the FCA struggled financially with itself, Maserti was inspired by a trivial level of funding.
The range revolved around older models, including the Granturismo Coupe and the Quattroport and Ghibli sedans, as well as the slightly newer Levante SUV that tried to compete with everything from Porsche Cayenne to Jaguar F-Pace.
With the FCA controlling Alfa Romeo and Ferrari, Maserti has sandwiched himself in an awkward middle ground.
Unable to compete directly with the Fanning Horse brand and trying (and failing) to revive Alfa Romeo as a direct competitor to Audi, BMW and Mercedes’ German Triumvirate, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne, Trident Mark has sidelined himself.
Fortunately, under the current Stalantis ownership, CEO Carlos Tavares is committed to reviving the brand this month, and the MC20, along with the Grecale SUV, is the first result of this commitment.
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Now that Ferrari is independent, Maserti has been classified as the only Stalantis ‘luxury’ brand that has topped its ‘premium’ brands of Alfa Romeo, DS and Lancia, and has given breathing space and resources to re-establish itself as a realistic Porsche. . Competitors
In terms of naming, the MC20 carries significance as the spiritual successor to the MC12 and marks the return to the brand’s dedicated sports car segment without a double duty as a GT car (a work that will be handled by all. New GranTurismo).
Mechanically, this marks a new era for the brand that features the new ‘Nettuno’ (Neptune) V6 engine, featuring Masrati’s first in-house engine in more than 20 years.
Design Philosophy: Sculpture Technology
Many sports car manufacturers claim that their design is nothing more than aesthetic functionality, and Maserati is no different in claiming that the exterior of the MC20 is driven by a pure sculpture – aerodynamic considerations.
Klaus Buse, head of design for the month, said the design of the MC20 is a two-part story, with “the upper part of the MC20 represents human touch, while the raw lower part is about technology.”
Masrati combines Italian sculpture and high performance.
Featuring a rear mid-engine and a carbon-fiber composite monocoque that mimics the recently released open-top ‘Silo’ variant সেই as well as an upcoming battery electric version of the MC20 এই this pattern of exterior design may be tempered by moderation. Use of air vents and active aerodynamics features.
The front or rear spoiler of the MC20 or the side profile of the vehicle does not have large strokes or vents. Maserti claims that the absence of these features demonstrates the thoroughness of its air tunnel test and preserves the integrity of the style regardless of the speed at which the car is traveling, as well as keeping the weight to a minimum.
The Maserati models traditionally feature a front end with a combination of three distinct air intakes, the front grille is usually small, with distinct lower left and right air intake.
Because the engine is located at the rear of the car, it is unnecessary for the MC20, and so in the standard coupe, the rear windshield and air intake combine to create a subtle, abstract trident design when viewed from one car. Top-down perspective.
In open-top silos (featuring a retractable glass roof), dual flying battens instead form an important aspect of the design and so a decal is used to more directly refer to the trident of the month.
Importantly, the firmness provided by the carbon-fiber monocoque and the absence of external vents have also enabled the Trident brand to apply eye-catching butterfly doors in coupe MC20s and open-top silo variants, for easy entry and exit. Sensors mounted on each door ensure that they do not collide with any surrounding obstructions.
Interior: Spartan with authentic materials
Arguably one of the true gifts of a car’s focus is its sophisticated interior.
Luxury cars and those designed for grand touring usually have plenty of technology and a variety of different materials, often to ensure the comfort of all passengers, including wood, metal and fine leather.
Dedicated sporting cars, meanwhile, can use more rigid, driver-focused cabins, with no external screens, buttons or equipment missing, focusing on providing the driver with the tools needed to maximize vehicle performance.
The MC20 clearly follows the next procedure. Despite its exclusive price tag, the steering wheel seems to be borrowed (or very much inspired) from the Alfa Romeo Giulia, with almost identical aluminum pedal shifters fixed to the steering column to make it easier for the driver to change gears. Regardless of steering wheel position.
Meanwhile, the infotainment system, branded as ‘Maserti Touch Control Plus’, is similar to the overseas Android Automotive based UConnect 5 system in the new Fiat 500 EV.
The overall dashboard and center console design, where premium materials such as alcantara, carbon fiber and leather are used, remains simple in its overall architecture.
Other Nifty details
One of the most impressive technical details is the retractable glass roof of the MC20 Cielo.
The Trident brand claims that the Cielo is the only model in its class that has a retractable glass roof that does not affect the storage space and is equally importantly designed to open or close in 12 seconds at a speed of 50 km / h. , Temperatures range from -30 to 85 degrees.
More impressively, it is first-class to use advanced polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology. Appearing elsewhere on models like the BMW iX, PDLC technology allows the driver to instantly change the clarity of the roof, preventing clear to completely opaque harsh sunlight, or providing extra privacy.
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