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Speak for yourselfHave they said anything about RHD?
Interesting who they chose to do the launch they’re obviously aiming at a far trendier demographic than us lot.
Speak for yourselfHave they said anything about RHD?
Interesting who they chose to do the launch they’re obviously aiming at a far trendier demographic than us lot.
It’s safe to say they are not aiming the car on the SM demographic! I’d estimate that at least 80% of the Masers on here to be worth less £25k each, so as a group we are hardly their target audience.Have they said anything about RHD?
Interesting who they chose to do the launch they’re obviously aiming at a far trendier demographic than us lot.
It’s safe to say they are not aiming the car on the SM demographic! I’d estimate that at least 80% of the Masers on here to be worth less £25k each, so as a group we are hardly their target audience.
And how many “old” people want a low car that’s tricky to get in and out of that does 0-60 in under 3 secs? Not enough. So you need to appeal to a younger and more affluent audience.
Certainly, when I was more agile (in my thirties) and driving Lambos, that was when an MC20 would have been a good proposition for me. I can see some wealthy young Bloggers, Vloggers, Inflencers and other young techies loving this car, and I hope they do.
You buy one and if you don't like it, I'll take it off your hands. Just buy a yellow one with yellow calipers please, not fussed about the wheels or interior as long as its not the blue.I'll be the exception to the rule.
As yet, I'm not wowed. V6
Yes it'll be quick, but then McLaren use a V8, Ferrari use a V8, Lambo use a V10, I can't think of a Supercar that uses a V6.
As for the looks, I'm thinking Alfa 4C, crossed with a Noble M500.
The doors for me are a bit silly. Maserati's aren't about being all 'showy'.
They're about being beautiful with an awesome noise.
Jury is out for me. I will need to see one in the flesh.
I'm part way with you; I don't dislike the car, it does look the part and reflects modern tastes, but whilst I'm quite happy with my V6 QP a V8 in the MC20 would certainly add to the theatre. Something like this would be luvverly:I'll be the exception to the rule.
As yet, I'm not wowed. V6
Yes it'll be quick, but then McLaren use a V8, Ferrari use a V8, Lambo use a V10, I can't think of a Supercar that uses a V6.
As for the looks, I'm thinking Alfa 4C, crossed with a Noble M500.
The doors for me are a bit silly. Maserati's aren't about being all 'showy'.
They're about being beautiful with an awesome noise.
Jury is out for me. I will need to see one in the flesh.
I’m kinda feeling this too.I'll be the exception to the rule.
As yet, I'm not wowed. V6
Yes it'll be quick, but then McLaren use a V8, Ferrari use a V8, Lambo use a V10, I can't think of a Supercar that uses a V6.
As for the looks, I'm thinking Alfa 4C, crossed with a Noble M500.
The doors for me are a bit silly. Maserati's aren't about being all 'showy'.
They're about being beautiful with an awesome noise.
Jury is out for me. I will need to see one in the flesh.
62mph in 2.9s!
This will compete with the Portofino etc
Me too! Charming young ladyMaserati Italy have called me this morning to confirm my details and to gauge my feedback on the presentation. They told me that my UK dealership will be in touch in the coming days with UK launch details, pricing etc, so let's see
From Goodwood.Com:
To UK spec with carbon brakes, the MC20 will cost £187,230 on the road – or £20k more than the McLaren GT which Maserati has set its sights on, along with the Lamborghini Huracan.
It’s safe to say they are not aiming the car on the SM demographic! I’d estimate that at least 80% of the Masers on here to be worth less £25k each, so as a group we are hardly their target audience.
And how many “old” people want a low car that’s tricky to get in and out of that does 0-60 in under 3 secs? Not enough. So you need to appeal to a younger and more affluent audience.
Certainly, when I was more agile (in my thirties) and driving Lambos, that was when an MC20 would have been a good proposition for me. I can see some wealthy young Bloggers, Vloggers, Inflencers and other young techies loving this car, and I hope they do.
I’ll wager nil.It will be interesting to see how many SM posters buy this car but I doubt you would need more than hand to count them.
I can't think of a Supercar that uses a V6.
The latest Ford GT is also a V6 TT. And a very similar weight, so arguably one of its closest competitors. The Ford trumps it on HP, but when you look at the cost the Maser looks cheap in comparison.
Looks really great to me. Lots of the Maserati styling cues, and I especially like the trident vents on the rear screen. In terms of the platform it has all the ingredients to be great, will be very interested to see some reviews once the press get hold of one.
I’m not rich enough to buy one, but if my numbers come up I’d order one in a heartbeat. I’ll take mine in Bianco Fuji with blue carbon.