Maserati has unveiled the convertible version of its 2023 MC20 supercar, which skips the more traditional Spyder name from the carmaker for cars discovered in favor of the new Cielo name.
The name means “sky” in Italian, and its use in the MC20 convertible is appropriate because the occupants have a complete view of the sky whether the roof is up or down. This is because the automated roof of the car is made of glass, specifically electrochromic glass, which means that the level of transparency can be changed in an instant.
The addition of a retractable hard top (as opposed to a soft top) also means that the MC20 Cielo should offer comfort, noise levels and driving performance similar to those of the coupe. The roof operation is done through the center screen and it only takes 12 seconds to convert the car from a coupe to a sun-soaked roadster.
There is a weight penalty of 143 pounds (resulting in a weight of 3,395 pounds), although it will be difficult to notice from the steering wheel. Such a small weight penalty was possible thanks to the MC20’s carbon fiber monocoque structure that didn’t need any additional reinforcement, as it was developed from the ground up to support the roofless version of the car. It was also developed to support a battery for a planned electric version of the MC20 that will likely be called the MC20 Folgore.
Aside from the ability to drop the top, the MC20 Cielo is virtually identical to the coupe. Behind the cockpit is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 with a capacity of 621 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque. The driving is geared to the rear wheels by an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic and sees the car accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds and finally reaches close to 200 mph.
The arrival of the MC20 Cielo also includes some new features in the MC20 range. New features include a surround vision camera, traffic signal recognition and automatic emergency braking. Maserati said the available 12-speaker Sonus Faber audio system has also been specifically optimized to fit the unique acoustic and positioning needs of the MC20 Cielo cab.
2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo
2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo
2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo
There will be a special version of the PrimaSerie Launch Edition of the MC20 Cielo. Limited to just 60 units worldwide, the cars will include additional equipment that includes some exclusive items, one of which is a unique combination of the new Acquamarina color for the bodywork, along with matte black finish wheels and writing. ” PrimaSerie “.
The MC20 coupe starts at $ 212,000, and the MC20 Cielo will no doubt have a premium. Price information will be announced closer to launch.
Maserati has a busy year ahead. In addition to the MC20 Cielo, the Italian brand will also start selling the new small Grecale crossover and a redesigned GranTurismo with an electric model of more than 1,200 hp.