The term supercar originated in Italy in the 1960s, where major manufacturers took racing-adapted automotive engineering to the streets. It is not known exactly who was the first supercar. Likewise, nowhere would you find a table that lists exactly what a car must have to be considered a supercar.
A special occasion
In short, most gasoline engineers agree that the supercar has only two seats, its engine mounted between the axles, develops at least 400 hp, and has some exotic details and solutions. Obviously, seeing such a car on the streets is a real rarity, so every premiere of a new supercar becomes a special event not just for petrolheads.
The Maserati MC20 supercar is currently in the Maserati Vilnius showroom. According to Vaidotas Kviklys, Marketing Manager of Maserati Vilnius, the model meets all the requirements of a supercar and allows you to see up close how it differs greatly from conventional cars.
The Maserati MC20 supercar enters a whole new era for the manufacturer. This is also very important to us, because we had an impressive premiere of the model back in the autumn, and now the elegant white MC20 model is standing in the cabin. Even when viewed from a distance, it’s unlike any other, so it catches your eye and makes you feel like you’re in a spaceship inside. I will not be mistaken in saying that currently no car showroom in Lithuania has another supercar, so we are waiting for everyone who is interested, ”says V. Kviklys about the exceptional occasion.
Absolutely new heart
One of the most exciting parts of the Maserati MC20 is the all-new engine. Named Nettuno, the V6 is unique in that it is Maserati’s first creation in 20 years. On such a special occasion, Maserati engineers have gone to great lengths to create an engine like no other production car in the world today.
A double combustion chamber system is used here. Above each cylinder of the Nettuno engine is a smaller combustion chamber with a separate spark plug that connects to it. Here, the mixture of air and fuel ignites first, which instantly ignites the fuel mixture of the entire cylinder. In order for the engine to show power even at low revs, each cylinder has one more spark plug and one direct fuel injector. This solution allows you to use fuel efficiently and achieve impressive power figures. The engine, developed in Maserati’s innovation laboratory, has also been tested here at the 1000 hp limit.
Such fuel ignition technology can be found in F1 cars today. As a result, engineers have been able to extract even 630 hp and 730 Nm of torque from the relatively small engine of the Maserati. These figures help 100 km / h. reach a speed of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 325 km / h.
The design has already gained recognition
You don’t have to be a car enthusiast to see a supercar on the street and realize you’re looking at something truly special and rare. Obviously, the Maserati MC20 is one such car, but that’s only part of the assessment. Last year, the Maserati MC20 was recognized for its design at the prestigious European Product Design Award and became the winner in the automotive category.
This should come as no surprise, as the Maserati MC20 has been designed with the same Italian style in mind as all Maserati models. True, this time the centuries-old traditions have been supplemented by the latest technology. Engineers first created a virtual version of the MC20 that they could test before the prototype was produced. The body of the model was later tested in the wind tunnel of another Italian sports car manufacturer, Dallara. The Maserati MC20 spent more than 2,000 hours here, and the last aerodynamic changes were made after computer simulations.
The construction dictated how to get on
Supercars differ from their usual relatives in a completely different design. First, a carbon fiber monocoque structure is created to which the engine and suspension elements are mounted. Usually, with such a solution, the thresholds of supercars become very high, as they must maintain rigidity, so ordinary doors can not be installed here.
The Maserati MC20 is greeted by a door that opens upwards. Not only does this look impressive, it also allows you to maintain the ultra-sporty construction of the car. Undoubtedly, the top-opening door has always been an integral part of the design and image of supercars.
Paradoxically, supercars are extremely modest on the inside. All because every detail in the cabin has to perform its function quickly and allow the driver to focus unconditionally on the road before his eyes. Also, the additional aesthetic elements become the extra weight of the car, which is considered undesirable on the race tracks.
The driver in the cabin is paramount. Each component and key is designed to be easy for the driver to use and not to be distracted from driving. For example, the car can be started and the start control can be activated with separate keys on the steering wheel.
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