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32767 view(s)  The Maserati MC12 is a super car produced by Maserati as a road car (for homologation) from which they developed a FIA GT Championship racing variant. Despite Maserati calling it a grand tourer, the MC12 qualifies as a super car, meeting all criteria. The car entered production in 2004 with 25 cars produced (5 additional cars were also produced in 2004 however they were not for sale), a further 25 were produced in 2005 making a total of 50 cars available for customers. All 50 were pre-sold for €600 000.
With the arrival of the Maserati MC 12 the goal posts in GT racing shifted once again.
So far the MC 12 has been a controversial car to say the least, but one that the "powers that be" at the FIA were determined to see racing.
From the onset its was clear that the MC 12 would on the edge of breaching the "spirit of the rules".
First of all it was a purposely built racer, not a development from a production based street car.
Secondly it had a fullly carbon tub/chassis (not alowed by the 2004 FIA rules).
And last but not least it was run by what only could be considered a "Manufacturer" team.
The first problem was fixed by Maserati as it presented its "streetlegal" MC 12 Stradale at the 2004 Geneva Autosalon. The others were "easily" corrected by the FIA as it did a 180º on its rules, allowing both carbon chassis and manufacturer entries for 2005. To make sure that the car would be ready for 2005 they allowed Maserati to race the car in the remaining 2004 series, although it would not be able to score points.
Maserati designed and built the car on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari but the final car is much larger. The MC12 is longer, wider and taller than the Enzo Ferrari however the Enzo is faster accelerating and has a higher top speed.
Development of the Maserati MC12 began while Maserati was under the ownership of Ferrari in order to create a race car for Maserati that would be eligible to compete in the FIA GT. Its initial name was the MCC meaning Maserati Corse Competizione and development was planned to be at the same time as the MCS, a similar alternative, under the direction of Giorgio Ascanelli. The body shape was developed from an idea by Giorgetto Giugiaro during wind tunnel testing though the majority of styling was by Frank Stephenson. The MCC had a very similar body shape to the MC12 but there were several key differences, most notably the rear spoiler. Andrea Bertolini was the chief test driver throughout the development, frequently testing the MCC at the Fiorano Circuit. As the MCC was developed further, word of the MCS ceased and eventually the final name, MC12, was announced.
The car is based heavily on the Enzo Ferrari, sharing the same Ferrari Dino V12 engine with slight modifications, the same gearbox (but renaming it Maserati Cambiocorsa) and the same chassis and track (length of axle between the wheels). The only externally visible component shared with the Enzo is the windshield. While using the same engine, gearbox and chassis as the Enzo, the Maserati MC12 is much wider, longer and slightly taller. This extra size allows for greater downforce across the whole body, adding to that of the 2 metre spoiler.
MC 12 Dimensions:
Length: 5143 mm (1:24 = 214.29) Width: 2096 mm (1:24 =87.33) Height :1205 mm (1:24 = 50.21) Wheelbase: 2800 mm (1:24 = 116.66) Length:
Front overhang: 1248 mm (1:24 = 52) Rear overhang: 1095 mm (1:24 = 45.63)
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Models for Maserati MC 12
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| Manufacturer |
Model |
Scale |
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Wheelbase |
Front spur |
Rear spur |
| E. Jan |
MC12 Vitaphone 2006 |
1/24 |
99.9x90.0x45.0 |
99.9 |
90.0 |
90.0 |
| E. Jan |
MC12 Racing 2004 |
1/24 |
99.9x90.0x45.0 |
99.9 |
90.0 |
90.0 |
| E. Jan |
MC12 Red Bull 2005 |
1/24 |
99.9x90.0x45.0 |
99.9 |
90.0 |
90.0 |
| Scale Speed Slot Kits |
MC12 FIA GT 2005 |
1/24 |
99.9x85.0x42.0 |
99.9 |
85.0 |
85.0 |
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