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News.com.au
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
2026 Maserati MCPura revealed
There's more to the Maserati MCPura than meets the eye. It's only when parked alongside the MC20 you'll see how very different it is from the sleek five-year-old supercar it replaces. Claimed to be the result of more than 2000 hours wind tunnel testing and thousands more spent on advanced fluid dynamics simulations, speak to the wind wrangler, or aerodynamicist as they're more commonly known, and they will go to great lengths explaining how different the MCPura, compared to its predecessor. MORE: The Ferrari that ruins everything 2026 Maserati MCPura. Picture: Supplied Maybe they're right, after all the entire lower half of the body is new from the front bumper, rear diffuser, side skirts and underbody. Peek under a MCPura and there's supposed to be fancy vortex generators and less exciting-sounding air channels that carefully manage wind to that enlarged rear diffuser. MORE: New look for family favourite 2026 Maserati MCPura. Picture: Supplied At the same time other air benders were finessing how to extract hot air from an engine, while channelling cold fresh air to a hungry twin-turbo V6. â¨â¨If it all sounds complex, it is – and the result is a car that offers less lift and more downforce without any naughty speed-sapping drag. Pop open one of the still-glorious butterfly doors and you're greeted by wall-to-wall Alcantara – the suede-like material beloved by motorsport because it is light, hard-wearing and UV-proof. MORE: The new baby buy replacing the pram 2026 Maserati MCPura. Picture: Supplied Other changes include the introduction of a flat-topped steering wheel, which is unusual and apparently helps improve visibility ahead and links the new Maserati supercar with the GT2 racer that competes on the weekend. Under the rear bonnet, Maserati hasn't been foolish by adding any electrification to its already-advanced twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6. In the latest Lamborghini Temerario the extra hybrid tech saw the kerbweight climb over the model it replaces by an astonishing 300kg. 2026 Maserati MCPura. Picture: Supplied Sadly, engineers haven't managed to liberate any more power from the 'Nettuno' engine's advanced twin-combustion tech, but both 470kW of power and 730Nm of torque seems to suffice and, compared with a swift-shifting eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, a 0-100km/h dash takes just 2.9 seconds, which is actually a few tenths off the pace in the new crazy age of electrified supercars. Along with the new downforce figures, Maserati hasn't announced what exactly has occurred when it comes to suspension changes but has said that the Android-powered 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen now comes with some of the same track-focused telemetry developed for the hard-core GT2 Stradale, suggesting more of a hard edge. 2026 Maserati MCPura. Picture: Supplied Enhancing agility both on road and track is the MCPura remains based around a full carbon-fibre monocoque, instead of the less exotic aluminium spaceframe favoured by the Ferrari 296, that means it weighs just 1475kg – the same as the MC20. There was little wrong with the way the old Maserati supercar demolished a cross-country sprint and the new MCPura is expected to only elevate near-class-best dynamics, although if we're honest the droptop Cielo roadster was always our pick and the new one now throws in some fancy electrochromic roof tech into the mix which can, at the touch of a button, turn the clear glass to opaque. 2026 Maserati MCPura. Picture: Supplied The same tech also enhances thermal insulation and ensures the Maser's cabin stays cool in hot weather and warm when it gets chilly, making the droptop even more desirable. Now available in ten colours, including the wild glass-prism-mimicking matte Ai Aqua Rainbow hue it was launched with, Maserati will allow owners to customise their new supercar using its bespoke Fuoriserie division which can realise even the wildest imaginations in automotive forms. 2026 Maserati MCPura. Picture: Supplied Available to order now with first deliveries expected to take place either before the end of this year or early in 2026, prices for the new Maserati MCPURA are expected to hover around the $500k mark, with the Cielo roadster commanding a premium of around $65,000. To sum up, the MCPura is a facelift that doesn't look like a facelift – normally we'd lambast any car-maker for not being brave enough to embrace change but when you remember the MC20 remains one of the most beautiful supercars any amount of money can buy, who can blame Maserari? 2026 Maserati MCPura. Picture: Supplied The new name, meanwhile, is less easy to forgive. Why would you want to plough half a million dollars into a car that sounds like a drink you get with a Happy Meal. 2026 Maserati MCPura⨠PRICE: About $510,000+ plus on-road costs â¨â¨ ENGINE: 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6, 470kW/730Nm WARRANTY/SERVICING: Three years/unlimited km, 12 months/15,000km⨠SAFETY: Four airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, Matrix LED adaptive headlights THIRST: 11.5L/100km (WLTP Combined)⨠CARGO: 150 litres⨠SPARE: Repair kit
Perth Now
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Maserati MCPura revealed as latest version of Italian V6 supercar
The Maserati MCPura is the next instalment of the Italian brand's supercar, bringing unique styling cues inside and out but no performance enhancements. And the name is MCPura (or MCPURA, as Maserati formats it), not McPura – this isn't milk sold at McDonald's, but rather a 'pure' expression of Maserati's supercar. It's due to arrive in Australia during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The latest permutation of the MC20 is making its debut at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed, finished in distinctive Al Aqua Rainbow paint – a blue that changes colour in the sun – with a matte finish on the coupe and a gloss finish for the open-top Cielo. The MCPura takes design inspiration from the also MC20-based GT2 Stradale, with a similarly aggressive front bumper and an available, oversized rear spoiler. The revamped lower front fascia features trim finished in either gloss black, hyper dark myron matte, or carbon-fibre. Maserati says the visual changes give the supercar's 'shark nose' an 'even more accentuated appearance', while other exterior changes include unique badging. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It also says the focus was on offering timeless styling. There are 'no obvious aerodynamic appendages', while the air intakes on the bonnet and side panels 'become natural elements that almost vanish when looking at the car from certain angles'. A new Devil Orange exterior finish also joins the 10-strong colour palette. This was previously featured in the F Tributo special series created in 2022. The colour pays homage to Maria Teresa De Fillippis, the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix; she did so in a Maserati 250F, and was nicknamed 'she-devil'. Open the butterfly doors and you'll see the MCPura's interior has been swathed in Alcantara; the faux-suede material is found on the seats, door panels, dashboard and steering wheel. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The seats are laser-etched in Alcantara Ice and feature iridescent graphics. Maserati notes Alcantara is 'lighter than leather and helps to reduce the car's weight'; it also claims it's more resistant to wear and tear and heat and UV exposure, while also being more breathable for occupants during 'high-intensity driving'. There's a new steering wheel inspired by GT2 racing, featuring a flat top and engine start button. Paddle shifters sit behind it, mounted on the steering column, and these can be finished in dark aluminium or carbon-fibre. Options for the MCPura coupe include a carbon-fibre steering wheel with gear change indicator LEDs, as previously seen in the GT2 Stradale. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Also carried over from the GT2 Stradale are the 'performance pages' for the infotainment system, displaying information on torque management, oil pressure, and other performance data. This infotainment system continues to comprise a 10.25-inch touchscreen running Android Automotive; a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster sits ahead of the driver. The Cielo features a retractable electric roof with polymer dispersed liquid crystal glass, which allows you to switch it from opaque to transparent in one second. The roof also has an opening and closing speed of just 12 seconds, and can be opened at speeds of up to 50km/h. Maserati's Nettuno twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6, mounted rear midship and featuring a dry sump, produces 469kW of power and 720Nm of torque. That's the same torque figure as the GT2 Stradale, but power is down 2kW. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Drive is sent through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and Maserati claims a 0-100km/h time of 2.9 seconds. The MCPura, like the MC20 and its derivatives, is based on a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis giving it an impressively low weight – just 1475kg in coupe guise. Since its reveal in 2020, Maserati has continued to reveal variants of the MC20 including the open-top MC20 Cielo in 2022, the track-only MCXtrema in 2023, and the GT2 Stradale in 2024. The MCPura will be produced at Maserati's plant in Modena, Italy, which will also manufacture the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible from the fourth quarter of 2025, and which currently produces the Nettuno V6 powering these models as well as the Grecale Trofeo mid-size SUV. MORE: Explore the Maserati MC20 showroom
7NEWS
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Maserati MCPura revealed as latest version of Italian V6 supercar
The Maserati MCPura is the next instalment of the Italian brand's supercar, bringing unique styling cues inside and out but no performance enhancements. And the name is MCPura (or MCPURA, as Maserati formats it), not McPura – this isn't milk sold at McDonald's, but rather a 'pure' expression of Maserati's supercar. It's due to arrive in Australia during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The latest permutation of the MC20 is making its debut at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed, finished in distinctive Al Aqua Rainbow paint – a blue that changes colour in the sun – with a matte finish on the coupe and a gloss finish for the open-top Cielo. The MCPura takes design inspiration from the also MC20-based GT2 Stradale, with a similarly aggressive front bumper and an available, oversized rear spoiler. The revamped lower front fascia features trim finished in either gloss black, hyper dark myron matte, or carbon-fibre. Maserati says the visual changes give the supercar's 'shark nose' an 'even more accentuated appearance', while other exterior changes include unique badging. It also says the focus was on offering timeless styling. There are 'no obvious aerodynamic appendages', while the air intakes on the bonnet and side panels 'become natural elements that almost vanish when looking at the car from certain angles'. A new Devil Orange exterior finish also joins the 10-strong colour palette. This was previously featured in the F Tributo special series created in 2022. The colour pays homage to Maria Teresa De Fillippis, the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix; she did so in a Maserati 250F, and was nicknamed 'she-devil'. Open the butterfly doors and you'll see the MCPura's interior has been swathed in Alcantara; the faux-suede material is found on the seats, door panels, dashboard and steering wheel. The seats are laser-etched in Alcantara Ice and feature iridescent graphics. Maserati notes Alcantara is 'lighter than leather and helps to reduce the car's weight'; it also claims it's more resistant to wear and tear and heat and UV exposure, while also being more breathable for occupants during 'high-intensity driving'. There's a new steering wheel inspired by GT2 racing, featuring a flat top and engine start button. Paddle shifters sit behind it, mounted on the steering column, and these can be finished in dark aluminium or carbon-fibre. Options for the MCPura coupe include a carbon-fibre steering wheel with gear change indicator LEDs, as previously seen in the GT2 Stradale. Also carried over from the GT2 Stradale are the 'performance pages' for the infotainment system, displaying information on torque management, oil pressure, and other performance data. This infotainment system continues to comprise a 10.25-inch touchscreen running Android Automotive; a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster sits ahead of the driver. The Cielo features a retractable electric roof with polymer dispersed liquid crystal glass, which allows you to switch it from opaque to transparent in one second. The roof also has an opening and closing speed of just 12 seconds, and can be opened at speeds of up to 50km/h. Maserati's Nettuno twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6, mounted rear midship and featuring a dry sump, produces 469kW of power and 720Nm of torque. That's the same torque figure as the GT2 Stradale, but power is down 2kW. Drive is sent through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and Maserati claims a 0-100km/h time of 2.9 seconds. The MCPura, like the MC20 and its derivatives, is based on a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis giving it an impressively low weight – just 1475kg in coupe guise. Since its reveal in 2020, Maserati has continued to reveal variants of the MC20 including the open-top MC20 Cielo in 2022, the track-only MCXtrema in 2023, and the GT2 Stradale in 2024. The MCPura will be produced at Maserati's plant in Modena, Italy, which will also manufacture the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible from the fourth quarter of 2025, and which currently produces the Nettuno V6 powering these models as well as the Grecale Trofeo mid-size SUV.
Auto Express
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Deja vu at Maserati as the stunning MC20 gets a new name
No, you're not suffering from deja vu. This is the 'new' Maserati MCPura, which is really just the five-year-old, yet still sensational, Maserati MC20 supercar wearing a different name. If you thought Ferrari hadn't made much of an effort transforming its old Roma GT into the new Amalfi, then brace yourselves because the only significant differences between the MC20 and MCPura are: a slightly sharper nose, refreshed front and rear bumpers, more Alcantara across the cabin, a new steering wheel and new paint colours. The styling tweaks are supposed to evoke Maserati's GT2 Stradale – the hardcore, track-focused yet road-legal version of the MC20 – with the most obvious nod being the option of a new 'oversized' spoiler. Not our words, that's how the company is describing the presumably enormous wing. Advertisement - Article continues below Exterior trim is now finished in gloss black, while the new additions to the available colour palette are Devil Orange, Verde Royale and Night Interaction. As with the MC20, there is a hard-top coupe and convertible 'Cielo' version of the MCPura, with the drop-top retaining its unique retractable and opacifying glass roof. The MCPura and MCPura Cielo that were unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed are finished in the unique AI Aqua Rainbow paint that changes hue slightly in sunlight. The interiors, meanwhile, feature laser-etched detailing on the seats. Opening the car's butterfly doors will reveal the same interior design as before, which famously includes the 10.25-inch touchscreen from the Fiat 500, however for the MCPura most surfaces are now covered in Alcantara to emphasise the car's sportiness. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The new flat-top and bottom steering wheel (obviously wrapped in Alcantara) is also inspired by the GT2 Stradale's, but customers can upgrade to a racier version finished in carbon fibre with gear change indicator lights. As before, the steering wheel features the car's start/stop button and drive mode selector, with five settings to choose from: Wet, GT, Sport, Corsa and ESC Off. There's also a button to make the suspension softer, to better cope with bumpy roads without having to take the powertrain out of its more aggressive Sport or Corsa modes. The touchscreen and infotainment system are the same as before too, but Maserati has added the performance data pages from the GT2 Stradale. That way drivers can monitor oil pressure, engine temperature, brake temperature and other vital information, plus analyse fuel consumption and watch how torque is being distributed between the rear wheels. Zero changes have been made to the suspension or chassis from the MC20, and its 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine has also been untouched. That means the MCPura produces 630bhp and 730Nm of torque, can sprint from 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 203mph. Buy a car with Auto Express. Our nationwide dealer network has some fantastic cars on offer right now with new, used and leasing deals to choose from... Find a car with the experts Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports While not officially Fords, the MST Mk1 and Mk2 Sports should drive as sharply as they look Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month! Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month! A three-time Auto Express Family Car of the Year winner, paired with Golf GTI power, is our Deal of the Day for 6 July Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a sharp supermini for less than £180 a month Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a sharp supermini for less than £180 a month It may be getting on a bit, but thanks to distinctive styling you really wouldn't know it – Peugeot's 208 is our Deal of the Day for 7 July
