When Maserati debuted the MC20 in 2020, the Italian company said its new supercar was designed from the ground up to support convertible and all-electric variants. The MC20 EV is still a long way off, but the MC20 Sky from top to bottom is finally here. With its debut on Wednesday, the new Maserati convertible is as exciting as the rigid-themed MC20 coupe. And honestly, in our eyes, the roofless sky looks even better.
Mechanically speaking, the Cielo is no different from its coupe counterpart. The lightweight monocoque tub of the MC20 has not changed, as has the Nettuo V6 bi-turbo engine mounted in the middle of the boat. The Cielo makes 621 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 538 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm, and sends that power through an eight-speed automatic transmission and dual-clutch. Maserati says the MC20 Cielo can accelerate to 62 mph in about 3 seconds and will exceed 200 mph.
The Cielo retractable hard cover has electrochromic glass on the top panel, which allows passengers to adjust the amount of light shining in the cabin. When it’s time to put the roof back on, Maserati says the action only takes 12 seconds to complete, keeping it perfectly behind the cab. All in all, the rigid folding mechanism adds 143 pounds to the weight of the MC20.
The design of the Cielo is exceptional.
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With the roof down, the shape of the MC20 is really something. You can better see the large buttresses that form toward the seat backs, and it’s easier to see the inspiration of the MC12 in the design of the MC20 with the roof removed. Inside, the Cielo is the same as the other MC20s, though there’s a new “digital touch” driving mode selector that incorporates suspension settings and traction control on one screen.
When it goes on sale, Maserati will offer a special release edition of PrimaSerie, limited to “about 60” cars, according to the automaker. These cars will have a new Acquamarina exterior color, as well as wheels with a white gold finish.
The official price numbers have not been announced yet, but given that the MC20 coupe starts at $ 212,000, we expect the Cielo to command several thousand dollars more. This will still put it at the heart of the central engine supercar market, competing with the Audi R8, Lamborghini Huracan and others. We can’t wait to leave the summit and hit the road on it.