NIGHT MOVES Maserati unveils MC20 Notte, which it calls "a fierce creature of the nocturnal world." Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Maserati
Following on the heels of the hugely successful 2023 Maserati MC20 coupe and Cielo convertible sports cars, with eager customers quickly snatching up the entire first-year production allotment, Maserati has announced the MC20 Notte, the first of its promised limited edition super sports cars. Meaning "night" in Italian, the Notte Edition of the MC20 is limited to 50 units globally. The Notte Edition springs from an internal collaboration with Andrea Bertolini, Maserati reference driver and 2010 GT1 world champion for the marque. In contrast to its shiny roof, the sportscar's body offers a new dramatic paint finish: a matte version of the glossy 'nero essenza' hue presently available on the MC20. Bertolini's "Midas touch" is credited for turning the details - the Trident, the side logos, and the Maserati signature – from silver to matte white gold. The 20" matte black birdcage wheels feature accents in flat white gold, while the brake calipers are black. The minimalist cabin of the MC20 Notte features 6-way power sport seats in Alcantara black/grey with yellow stitching. The unmistakable Trident is emblazoned on the headrests, and the Alcantara sport steering wheel boasts carbon fiber inserts. 56 slmag.net
An exclusive metal plate celebrating the MC20 Notte Edition and a distinctive 'UNA DI 50' (one of 50) signature are applied between the two headrests. Under the hood, the Notte builds upon the standard MC20, with a mid-mounted 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 Nettuno engine putting out 621 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque and linked to an 8-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission that pushes its power through the rear wheels. The MC20 Notte is a project of Maserati's in-house Fuoriserie customization program, which Klaus Busse, Head of Maserati design, says "is conceived to create one-of-a-kind rolling sculptures for our clients." To celebrate the MC20 Notte's launch, global brand ambassador and MC20 enthusiast David Beckham and Andrea Bertolini starred in a short film where Beckham's dazzling MC20 is transformed into a new racing creature blazing through the night across the city and on the racetrack. Following a sneak preview exclusively for Maserati Tridente members, MC20 Notte is now available worldwide. Its future owners will be invited to experience the thrill of a Maserati on-track driving experience. sl