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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Iconic Italian car brand brings BACK flagship motor in a ‘less ostentatious' colour with new name & steering wheel
The V6-engined flagship supercar has some subtle new features BACK FROM THE DEAD Iconic Italian car brand brings BACK flagship motor in a 'less ostentatious' colour with new name & steering wheel Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ICONIC Italian car brand has brought back one of its flagship motors under a new name with new features. The V6-engined supercar has been redesigned with a "less ostentatious" colour and a new steering wheel. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Maserati have brought back one of its flagship motors Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 5 The MC20 has a new look and new name - the MCPura Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 5 Maserati say they've updated the "aesthetics and innovation" of the MC20 Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The Maserati MC20 has a new look and a new name - the MCPura. The Italian car firm said it has updated the "aesthetics and innovation" of the MC20 with this refresh. It's subtly revised the design of it's five-year-old V6 flagship to keep it up to date with newer rivals. But the carbon tub and the twin turbo V6 engine both remain the same as does its output of 621bhp. The MCPura retains the 3.0 litre Nettuno combustion engine and Maserati pegs the 0-62mph time at 2.9 seconds - it can reach 186mph in just 8.8 seconds and a top speed of 202mph. What's changed? So, what's new other than the name? Eagle-eyed motor enthusiasts may have noticed a slightly sharper face for one. Maserati has given the MCPura a face lift to draw out the front bumper to give it more of a shark nose and to optimise airflow. Changes have also been made to the floor too while round the back there's a slightly different rear bumper. Iconic British car brand to begin 'new era' with 'urban SUV' to be launched next year But you'd need to put the MC20 and MCPura side-by-side to really notice. New colours and steering wheel There are new colour options available too. This includes the flagship Aqua Rainbow - a triple-layer blue-green that changes hue depending on the light - as well as Devil's Orange. In addition, there are subtle updates to the interior with its use of Alcantara fabric - a synthetic suede-like material. The interior also features a new chunky-looking steering wheel inspired by the MC20 GT2 racer - with flat top and bottom and an option of LED gearshift indicators. And the screens have the latest generation "Maserati Intelligent Assistant". While the MCPura will not be limited in production, it will be built to order with a high level of personalisation meaning no two examples are likely to be the same. The MCPura will also come in the same choice of coupe or Cielo convertible bodies. With prices not yet confirmed, the old MC20 kicked off at around £230,000 for the coupe and £250,000 for the Cielo. So expect modest increases on those numbers. 5 The changes include subtle updates to its interior Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic Italian car brand brings BACK flagship motor in a ‘less ostentatious' colour with new name & steering wheel
AN ICONIC Italian car brand has brought back one of its flagship motors under a new name with new features. The V6-engined supercar has been redesigned with a "less ostentatious" colour and a new steering wheel. 5 The Maserati MC20 has a new look and a new name - the MCPura. The Italian car firm said it has updated the "aesthetics and innovation" of the MC20 with this refresh. It's subtly revised the design of it's five-year-old V6 flagship to keep it up to date with newer rivals. But the carbon tub and the twin turbo V6 engine both remain the same as does its output of 621bhp. The MCPura retains the 3.0 litre Nettuno combustion engine and Maserati pegs the 0-62mph time at 2.9 seconds - it can reach 186mph in just 8.8 seconds and a top speed of 202mph. What's changed? So, what's new other than the name? Eagle-eyed motor enthusiasts may have noticed a slightly sharper face for one. Maserati has given the MCPura a face lift to draw out the front bumper to give it more of a shark nose and to optimise airflow. Changes have also been made to the floor too while round the back there's a slightly different rear bumper. Iconic British car brand to begin 'new era' with 'urban SUV' to be launched next year But you'd need to put the MC20 and MCPura side-by-side to really notice. New colours and steering wheel There are new colour options available too. This includes the flagship Aqua Rainbow - a triple-layer blue-green that changes hue depending on the light - as well as Devil's Orange. In addition, there are subtle updates to the interior with its use of Alcantara fabric - a synthetic suede-like material. The interior also features a new chunky-looking steering wheel inspired by the MC20 GT2 racer - with flat top and bottom and an option of LED gearshift indicators. And the screens have the latest generation "Maserati Intelligent Assistant". While the MCPura will not be limited in production, it will be built to order with a high level of personalisation meaning no two examples are likely to be the same. The MCPura will also come in the same choice of coupe or Cielo convertible bodies. With prices not yet confirmed, the old MC20 kicked off at around £230,000 for the coupe and £250,000 for the Cielo. So expect modest increases on those numbers. 5 5
Edmunds
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
The New 2026 Maserati MCPura: Updates (Not So) Galore
The Maserati MC20 was a big risk for a brand undergoing a major rebirth. A $250,000 sports car made of carbon fiber is not the way to boost sales numbers. But Maserati has pressed on with its halo car, and for 2026, it has given us the new MC Pura, a car that it refers to as the literal manifestation of all things Maserati. The MC20 is by no means a low performer, but we know there's room for improvement. It was recently beaten in one of our Edmunds U-Drags races by the much less expensive Corvette Z06, so there was certainly something Maserati could do to boost performance. But that's not exactly what's happened here.
Top Gear
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The Maserati MC20 is dead: long live the new, slightly facelifted MCPura
The Maserati MC20 is dead: long live the new, slightly facelifted MCPura Maser's flagship gets a redesigned rear bumper, a slightly sharper face and a new name Skip 13 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 13 Shock news! Maserati has announced its MC20 is no more. Yep, time's up for the V6-engined flagship supercar and… wait, hang on, what we're looking at above is Maser's 'new super sports car'. Essentially it's facelift time for the MC20, but that name stood for 'Maserati Corse 2020'. Pretty simple right? That was the year it was unveiled, so that's the name it got. Only – and we're just guessing here – we're not sure that many people really want to be reminded of 2020, so the newly updated car is now called the MCPura. Advertisement - Page continues below Maserati said it has updated the 'aesthetics and innovation' of the MC20 with this refresh, but the carbon tub remains the same, as does the dry-sumped Nettuno twin-turbo V6 engine and its outputs of 621bhp and 538lb ft. So, what's new other than the name? The most eagle-eyed among you may have spotted a slightly sharper face. Maserati has done its best nose-job work to draw out the front bumper and give the MCPura more of a shark nose and to optimise airflow. There are changes to the floor too, apparently, while round the back there's a slightly different rear bumper, although you'd need to put both cars side-by-side to notice. Skip 10 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 10 There are new colours available though! Exciting times. The light blue shade you see here on both the coupe and the Cielo convertible is called 'AI Aqua Rainbow', while you can also spec 'Devil Orange'. The Alcantara-filled interior is much the same as before, although there's a chunky-looking new steering wheel with a flat top and the screens get the latest-gen 'Maserati Intelligent Assistant' plus some new performance pages from the GT2 Stradale. Advertisement - Page continues below In the coupe you can also spec a different steering wheel with more carbon fibre and inbuilt shift lights. Nice. And on the subject of options, there's also a box to tick for a giant rear spoiler, which again is inspired by that racy GT2 Stradale. So, take a real close look and then let us know your thoughts below. Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Car and Driver
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Maserati MC20 Becomes the MCPura for the Supercar's 2026 Refresh
The 2026 Maserati MCPura and MCPura Cielo, previously known as the MC20, will be revealed at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 10–13) in the U.K. The changes to Maserati's supercar are subtle, with the coupe receiving restyled bumpers and new seat designs. The powertrain is unchanged, with the twin-turbocharged V-6 still producing 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. After four years on the market, Maserati's svelte mid-engined supercar, the MC20, is ready for a refresh. While the changes for 2026 are subtle, Maserati has gifted the low-slung coupe a new name for its mid-cycle update, dubbing it the MCPura. Maserati will continue to offer both a coupe and a Cielo convertible model, with the 2026 MCPura bringing revised bumper designs, new colors, and an intricate new seat design. View Exterior Photos Maserati The MC20's overall sinuous shape is preserved on the MCPura, with the main design changes happening on the front and rear fascias. The grille is now more trapezoidal than ovoid, with a more aggressive flare to the dark frame that extends downwards from the main body. The front splitter has also been tweaked, and the intakes under the headlights are more rectilinear. The rear bumper has a more sculpted look but largely follows the same forms as before. Maserati presented the new MCPura in AI Aqua Rainbow, showing it in a matte finish on the coupe and a glossy look for the Cielo. This blue hue changes in the sun, showing hints of other colors depending on the angle you look at it. Maserati is also offering the MCPura with three new colors: Devil Orange, Verde Royale, and Night Interaction. View Interior Photos Maserati The exterior badging also has a new finish. The Trident logos that sit within the grille and on the C-pillar, as well as the "MCPura" script on both sides of the car and the badges on the wheel center caps, have a magenta tint with blue mica flakes. These badges are glossy on the coupe and matte on the convertible, to contrast with the paint finishes. Inside, the seats now offer laser-etched Alcantara upholstery, creating an array of non-uniform vertical stripes that resemble tire tread marks. Maserati says these new seat designs feature a double-sided backing of iridescent red with blue and iridescent blue with red, with the laser-etching technique leading to a three-dimensional, layered look. Otherwise, the cabin of the MCPura looks identical to that of the MC20. View Interior Photos Maserati The powertrain is also the same as the MC20, with the MCPura retaining the 621-hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter "Nettuno" V-6. Torque output also remains at 538 pound-feet, and the engine continues to send power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Maserati claims a zero-to-60-mph time of less than 2.9 seconds and a top speed of over 202 mph for the coupe. In Car and Driver testing, a 2022 MC20 needed 3.2 seconds to reach 60 mph. That MC20 weighed in at 3757 pounds; Maserati claims a dry curb weight of 3043 pounds for the MCPura coupe. Just as with the MC20, the MCPura features dramatic butterfly doors and, on the Cielo, an electrochromic retractable glass roof that can go from clear to opaque at the press of a button. The MCPura will begin production in the third quarter of 2025 at Maserati's plant in Modena, Italy, with sales beginning in the United States in December. Pricing will be confirmed closer to the MCPura's on-sale date, but we expect it to rise slightly from the current $242,995 starting price for the coupe and $276,995 starting price for the Cielo. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
