Maserati pulled the covers off its new MCPura supercar at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s based on the famous MC20 but with a few spicy twists. The brand kept the powerful V6 Nettuno engine and carbon fibre base untouched. So, you still get 630hp packed into that sleek Italian frame.
But the fun part is the new look. Maserati worked on the design, materials and finishes. The mechanicals are the same but the vibe feels fresh. They also dropped the convertible version called MCPura Cielo. Fitting name. ‘Cielo’ means sky in Italian. Makes sense when the roof disappears and you feel the wind.
More Aggressive Look Outside
If you peek at the MCPura’s front, you’ll notice that famous shark nose looks even sharper now. Maserati tweaked the lower section to boost the car’s aero flow. The front and rear bumpers take inspiration from the GT2 Stradale racer. If that’s not enough drama, there’s an oversized spoiler you can add too.
They didn’t just sketch this on a napkin. Maserati says it spent over 2,000 hours testing in the wind tunnel. Plus, over 1,000 CFD simulations were done with Dallara. All this just to squeeze out better aerodynamic performance. They didn’t spill the exact numbers but safe to say, this car will slice through air better than before.
Colours That Pop And Seats That Wow
Maserati showed off the MCPura in a wild shade called AI Aqua Rainbow. It’s not your average blue. Under sunlight, it shifts and shows rainbow-like hues. The coupe version gets a matte finish. The Cielo keeps it glossy. So you pick your shine style.
The details are clever too. Maserati’s Trident logo and other badges now come in magenta with blue mica. On the coupe they’re glossy, on the convertible they’re matte. A small touch but it keeps things interesting.
Inside, the seats are wrapped in Alcantara. But Maserati didn’t stop there. They used laser-etching to make the seats pop with a 3D effect. Fancy stuff for sure but feels just right for a supercar that’s all about looking special.
Giovanni Perosino, Maserati’s chief marketing boss, even hinted this ‘Pura’ idea could show up in other cars too. So don’t be surprised if you see more Pura badges down the line. For now, the MCPura keeps the MC20’s heart but shows how a little design magic can make an icon feel fresh again.