2026 Maserati MCPura revealed
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.
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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 MCPuraâ¨
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/15,000kmâ¨
SAFETY: Four airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection,
Matrix LED adaptive headlights
THIRST: 11.5L/100km (WLTP Combined)â¨
CARGO: 150 litresâ¨
SPARE: Repair kit
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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. 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Given Ram is now returning the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 to its 1500 lineup, it appears there's more of an appetite for V8 engines under Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa. Whether that means a bent-eight will return to the Trident marque remains to be seen, however. Maserati is Stellantis' flagship brand, and other high-end brands are sticking with V8s, even amid tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Europe. In many cases, rival brands are not only offering hybrid and electric powertrains alongside V8s, they're also using V8 engines as part of plug-in hybrid powertrains. Luxury brands that continue to offer V8 power include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Jaguar is moving to an electric-only lineup, something Maserati has previously promised to do by 2030. Since this announcement, however, Maserati cancelled plans to launch an electric Folgore version of its MC20 supercar. It has also delayed all-electric replacements for the Levante and Quattroporte. Content originally sourced from: Maserati has invested in a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it recognises V8s still have pull with premium vehicle buyers and isn't closing the door on ever offering one again. "We know the mood about V8s in the market of course, and would not say that we will never use again a V8 – maybe for special versions or some other models it's something we could consider," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told media including CarExpert. "But for sure, the Nettuno is very much at the centre of our propulsion strategy at the moment. "It has a lot of innovation, it's super light, super compact, very high power density. "So from a design perspective, the Nettuno engine, it really has everything we need to really deliver the best driving experience for the customer." 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 MC20 and its derivatives are powered by the Nettuno V6 in a rear mid-engine layout, while the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible will use it in a front mid-engine configuration. "The only way we could execute a front mid-engine concept is by going to [a] super compact, super powerful V6, because you can slot it in behind the front axle and even allow for all-wheel drive – a big V8 block, you could have not done [in] a mid-engine car," said Klaus Busse, Maserati's head of design. "So yes, you can say 'I have a V8' for bragging rights, but the driving performance would actually be inferior to that of what Davide and his team executed with the V6. Under its former CEO Carlos Tavares, Maserati parent company Stellantis shifted away from V8 engines – so much so that Maserati, long known for its sonorous V8s, dropped them entirely. The brand's Ferrari-developed twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 was offered in the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans and the Levante SUV, but these vehicles recently exited production and took the bent-eight with them; the last V8-powered Maserati built was a special Quattroporte called the Grand Finale (pictured above). The Nettuno V6 pre-dates the formation of Stellantis from the merger of Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but it's no secret that V8s were de-prioritised during Mr Tavares' time at the helm. The Hemi and Hellcat V8 engines were dropped from the Ram 1500 pickup lineup in favour of turbocharged six-cylinder engines – a move which Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has subsequently reversed, calling it a 'mistake' – while the new-generation Dodge Charger moved to electric power and has the same Hurricane six-cylinder engines coming shortly. Jeep has also been progressively phasing out V8 engines. Given Ram is now returning the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 to its 1500 lineup, it appears there's more of an appetite for V8 engines under Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa. Whether that means a bent-eight will return to the Trident marque remains to be seen, however. Maserati is Stellantis' flagship brand, and other high-end brands are sticking with V8s, even amid tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Europe. In many cases, rival brands are not only offering hybrid and electric powertrains alongside V8s, they're also using V8 engines as part of plug-in hybrid powertrains. Luxury brands that continue to offer V8 power include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Jaguar is moving to an electric-only lineup, something Maserati has previously promised to do by 2030. Since this announcement, however, Maserati cancelled plans to launch an electric Folgore version of its MC20 supercar. It has also delayed all-electric replacements for the Levante and Quattroporte. Content originally sourced from: Maserati has invested in a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it recognises V8s still have pull with premium vehicle buyers and isn't closing the door on ever offering one again. "We know the mood about V8s in the market of course, and would not say that we will never use again a V8 – maybe for special versions or some other models it's something we could consider," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told media including CarExpert. "But for sure, the Nettuno is very much at the centre of our propulsion strategy at the moment. "It has a lot of innovation, it's super light, super compact, very high power density. "So from a design perspective, the Nettuno engine, it really has everything we need to really deliver the best driving experience for the customer." 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 MC20 and its derivatives are powered by the Nettuno V6 in a rear mid-engine layout, while the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible will use it in a front mid-engine configuration. "The only way we could execute a front mid-engine concept is by going to [a] super compact, super powerful V6, because you can slot it in behind the front axle and even allow for all-wheel drive – a big V8 block, you could have not done [in] a mid-engine car," said Klaus Busse, Maserati's head of design. "So yes, you can say 'I have a V8' for bragging rights, but the driving performance would actually be inferior to that of what Davide and his team executed with the V6. Under its former CEO Carlos Tavares, Maserati parent company Stellantis shifted away from V8 engines – so much so that Maserati, long known for its sonorous V8s, dropped them entirely. The brand's Ferrari-developed twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 was offered in the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans and the Levante SUV, but these vehicles recently exited production and took the bent-eight with them; the last V8-powered Maserati built was a special Quattroporte called the Grand Finale (pictured above). The Nettuno V6 pre-dates the formation of Stellantis from the merger of Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but it's no secret that V8s were de-prioritised during Mr Tavares' time at the helm. The Hemi and Hellcat V8 engines were dropped from the Ram 1500 pickup lineup in favour of turbocharged six-cylinder engines – a move which Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has subsequently reversed, calling it a 'mistake' – while the new-generation Dodge Charger moved to electric power and has the same Hurricane six-cylinder engines coming shortly. Jeep has also been progressively phasing out V8 engines. Given Ram is now returning the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 to its 1500 lineup, it appears there's more of an appetite for V8 engines under Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa. Whether that means a bent-eight will return to the Trident marque remains to be seen, however. Maserati is Stellantis' flagship brand, and other high-end brands are sticking with V8s, even amid tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Europe. In many cases, rival brands are not only offering hybrid and electric powertrains alongside V8s, they're also using V8 engines as part of plug-in hybrid powertrains. Luxury brands that continue to offer V8 power include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Jaguar is moving to an electric-only lineup, something Maserati has previously promised to do by 2030. Since this announcement, however, Maserati cancelled plans to launch an electric Folgore version of its MC20 supercar. It has also delayed all-electric replacements for the Levante and Quattroporte. Content originally sourced from: Maserati has invested in a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it recognises V8s still have pull with premium vehicle buyers and isn't closing the door on ever offering one again. "We know the mood about V8s in the market of course, and would not say that we will never use again a V8 – maybe for special versions or some other models it's something we could consider," Maserati engineering boss Davide Danesin told media including CarExpert. "But for sure, the Nettuno is very much at the centre of our propulsion strategy at the moment. "It has a lot of innovation, it's super light, super compact, very high power density. "So from a design perspective, the Nettuno engine, it really has everything we need to really deliver the best driving experience for the customer." 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 MC20 and its derivatives are powered by the Nettuno V6 in a rear mid-engine layout, while the new GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible will use it in a front mid-engine configuration. "The only way we could execute a front mid-engine concept is by going to [a] super compact, super powerful V6, because you can slot it in behind the front axle and even allow for all-wheel drive – a big V8 block, you could have not done [in] a mid-engine car," said Klaus Busse, Maserati's head of design. "So yes, you can say 'I have a V8' for bragging rights, but the driving performance would actually be inferior to that of what Davide and his team executed with the V6. Under its former CEO Carlos Tavares, Maserati parent company Stellantis shifted away from V8 engines – so much so that Maserati, long known for its sonorous V8s, dropped them entirely. The brand's Ferrari-developed twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 was offered in the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans and the Levante SUV, but these vehicles recently exited production and took the bent-eight with them; the last V8-powered Maserati built was a special Quattroporte called the Grand Finale (pictured above). The Nettuno V6 pre-dates the formation of Stellantis from the merger of Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but it's no secret that V8s were de-prioritised during Mr Tavares' time at the helm. The Hemi and Hellcat V8 engines were dropped from the Ram 1500 pickup lineup in favour of turbocharged six-cylinder engines – a move which Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has subsequently reversed, calling it a 'mistake' – while the new-generation Dodge Charger moved to electric power and has the same Hurricane six-cylinder engines coming shortly. Jeep has also been progressively phasing out V8 engines. Given Ram is now returning the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 to its 1500 lineup, it appears there's more of an appetite for V8 engines under Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa. Whether that means a bent-eight will return to the Trident marque remains to be seen, however. Maserati is Stellantis' flagship brand, and other high-end brands are sticking with V8s, even amid tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Europe. In many cases, rival brands are not only offering hybrid and electric powertrains alongside V8s, they're also using V8 engines as part of plug-in hybrid powertrains. Luxury brands that continue to offer V8 power include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Jaguar is moving to an electric-only lineup, something Maserati has previously promised to do by 2030. Since this announcement, however, Maserati cancelled plans to launch an electric Folgore version of its MC20 supercar. 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