Is an Assetto Corsa the MC-Victory equivalent for 3200?

[JonW]

Hi all,

Thread title says it all really - I’ve just been surfing on Dicky’s website and am intrigued as to what makes an Assetto Corsa special (apart from the lovely Boomerang lights and limited production numbers)?

 

[Oneball]

There are some differences to the suspension including ARB that’s supposed to make them drive even better.

I don’t think the MCV had any mechanical changes but could be wrong.

I’m sure Richard will be along to give you a full lowdown.

 

[Andyk]

All you need to know here....Yes sort of an MC Victory of the 3200 range...but the AC had more changes than the MCV I believe.

The 3200GT Assetto Corsa

www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk

 

[allandwf]

It has quite a few mods, lowered , quicker rack, different anti roll bar. Carbon fibre brake ducts. It also came fitted with Pirelli PZero Corsa tyres, which must have one of the best looking tread patterns ever, ( Sadly no longer made, so no Pirelli debate required lol.) It was the pinnacle, and run out of the 3200. I owned a manual one for almost six years. So good I owned it twice.

 

[Nayf]

MC Victory officially had a different steering rack. Transforms the car.
Unofficially, however, there are more tweaks...

https://www.modernclassicsmagazine.co.uk/driving/maserati-gransport-mcv

Would have liked to have done a feature on the Assetto Corsa. Sadly, it seems very unlikely now.

 

[hashluck]

MC Victory officially had a different steering rack. Transforms the car.
Unofficially, however, there are more tweaks...

https://www.modernclassicsmagazine.co.uk/driving/maserati-gransport-mcv

And the seats, don't forget the seats, and the CF splitter and the lovely flags on the wings

 

[Nayf]

And the seats, don't forget the seats, and the CF splitter and the lovely flags on the wings

Ah that carbon splitter. If I owned one I’d consider fitting a normal one and keep it in the garage to avoid ruining it!

My stomach still lurches at the site of you coming down that car park hill.

 

[ChrisQP09]

Assetto Corsa in Italiano means ‘Race Trim’. I think this lets the cat out of the bag

 

[StuartW]

It has quite a few mods, lowered , quicker rack, different anti roll bar. Carbon fibre brake ducts. It also came fitted with Pirelli PZero Corsa tyres, which must have one of the best looking tread patterns ever, ( Sadly no longer made, so no Pirelli debate required lol.) It was the pinnacle, and run out of the 3200. I owned a manual one for almost six years. So good I owned it twice.

Special cars for sure, mine was also a manual.

They only came in silver, red or black and were limited to just 75 for the UK so were super rare when new and even more so now.
I only owned mine once but it suffered from worn thrust bearing washers twice causing end float, if that counts?!

 

[allandwf]

Special cars for sure, mine was also a manual.

They only came in silver, red or black and were limited to just 75 for the UK so were super rare when new and even more so now.
I only owned mine once but it suffered from worn thrust bearings twice causing end float, if that counts?!

Mine too, had an engine swap, for another Assetto Corsa engine, earlier in its life. Was always a worry, and I religiously had it measured each year for peace of mind.

 

[Phil H]

Had the AC for nearly four years and never had an engine problem. Emblem always checked the endfloat, and my MOT man always said the emissions were consistently low. Oh how I miss that car....



PH

 

[gemini]

For your information, here's the list of the specific parts for the AC:


Front shock absorber spring 183775
Front and rear shock absorber pad 163599
Rear shock absorber spring 183776
Bilstein Electronic control unit 980001033
Front anti roll bar 188716
Silent block front anti roll bar 189935

Servo brake 189365
Brake ventilation duct 189133

Steering rack 189274

Accelerator pedal plate 188876
Brake pedal plate 188802 ou 188874 (GTA)
Clutch pedal plate 188876

Door sill 66700800 et 66700900

Front BBS Wheel 8’’ 189951
Rear BBS wheel 9,5’’ 189952
Valve BBS 184240
Securing bolt BBS 108954
Wheel center 189953

Assetto corsa number plate (Jp, Aus, Gr, It, GB) 66791200 - 300 - 500 - 600 - 700

 

[StuartW]

Was the red piped black leather interior unique to the AC too? The 3200s certainly used up many a hide compared to later Maseratis, it was a very luxurious feel inside

 

[Trev Latter]

I’ve got red piped black leather in my non AC, so not unique to that variant.

 

[alfatwo]

The steering rack was a good mod.. but then all late 2001 models onwards had theses fitted as standard.

Dave

 

[Andyk]

When I was looking for a 3200 it was an AC I wanted but they were far a few between. I did text drive a silver one at the dealer I bough my standard 3200 from....did the deal but they it feel through as the owner they were selling it for wouldn't put right the issues before sale and there were a few. If you want a 3200 the AC is the one to have.

 

[dickygrace]

@JonW I was in a bit of a rush when I was writing the advert yesterday. Now amended with my usual explanation of what an AC benefits from:

The Assetto Corsa is set apart by Carbon Fibre Interior Trim, 18 inch 15 Spoke Grigio Titanium Alloy Wheels with Rosso Calipers, Assetto Corsa Performance Handling Pack which includes lowered suspension, 15mm lower than standard, with stiffer springs, larger anti roll bar and a modified steering rack, drilled Aluminium Racing Pedal Set and Assetto Corsa Aluminium Kick Plates.

For Sale - Maserati 3200 Assetto Corsa

View full details of this vehicle to purchase from Richard Grace Cars in Chester, Cheshire

www.richardgracecars.co.uk

 

[safrane]

Lovely cars, but the market favours the MCV over the AC by some margin.

 

[dickygrace]

Lovely cars, but the market favours the MCV over the AC by some margin.

MCV is >£50k, more than double the money; this is the only low mileage, Hpi clear, AC manual offered in the last 10 years. Had an enquiry already too.

 

[nigw]

My old one (with Larinis). Beautiful car, but my third 3200 and first auto - made me realise that auto wasn't the one for me. It's surprising how few manuals there are, given it was sold as a 'race orientated' model.