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During last year's FIA GT championship Maserati drove their
competitors into the ground with the MC12 GT1 (which already spawned the
MC12). On the occasion of the overall victory, Maserati introduced the
limited edition (12 units) MC12 Corsa.
The Über-Maserati weighs nearly 400 kg (880 lbs) less than the base
MC12 (1,150 instead of 1,531 kg [2530 lbs instead of 3368 lbs]). This
corresponds to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.5 kg / hp (3.36 lb / hp).
With 755 hp and 740 Nm (546 ft-lb) of torque, the Corsa will run circles
around the regular MC12 (632 hp).
edo competition does not shy away from extreme sports cars such as
this one; instead it gives them finishing touches! Consequently a
special suspension system developed by edo competition and manufactured
by KW was fitted. The independently adjustable compression and rebound
damping permits truly individual suspension setups. The unique system,
with its three different adjustments, allows for low-speed compression
damping characteristics to be altered while the high-speed settings,
having a strong influence on ride-quality, remain constant. True racing
technology for the road! Additionally the nose lift function available
on the regular MC12 is carried over to avoid front and underbody damage.
Engine-wise, edo competition leaves the 755 hp-strong MC12 Corsa
untouched. However, the 6.0-liter V12 now announces its power through a
newly developed edo competition high-flow exhaust system - and it does
so with a soundtrack guaranteed to induce goose bumps! The sports
exhaust system with electronically controlled butterfly valves provides
visual cues to the MC12 Corsa's power thanks to dual exhaust tips, each
with a diameter of 100 mm (4 in). edo competition put a strong emphasis
on quality during its construction. The muffler and exhaust tips are
made from durable V2A stainless steel. And, not to be overlooked: a
remote control to adjust the sound intensity has been installed!
For better cold braking properties during road use, edo competition
employed a ceramic composite high-performance brake system with 396 mm
(15.6 in) rotors in the front and 360 mm (14.2 in) rotors in the rear
along with special brake pads at both ends.
edo competition had newly developed forged wheels (in black) custom
made for the edo MC12 Corsa. On the front axle they're of size 10 J x 19
and on the rear axle of size 13 J x 20. The wheels employed by edo
competition are shod with 265/35 ZR19 (front) and 335/30 ZR20 (rear)
tires.
An official approval for road service is in preparation so that this
unique edo MC12 can also be admired outside of the race track.
edo MC12 Corsa Specifications
- Engine: 6.0-ltr. V12
- Power: 755 hp (555 kW) at 8000 rpm
- Torque: 740 Nm (546 ft-lb) at 5500 rpm
- Top speed: 326 km/h (203 mph)
- 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph): < 3 seconds
- 0 - 200 km/h (0 - 124 mph): 6 seconds
- Curb weight: 1,150 Kg (2535 lb)
- Body: Carbon fiber, monocoque
- Transmission: F1, 6-speed
- Production: 12 + 3 prototypes
- Price: > 1.200.000 Euro
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