It was initially known by the code name “Project24”. Now, its official name is MCXtrema: a tribute to the base model from which the car was developed, the Maserati MC20, the super sports car of the Trident, “first of its kind”, totally made in Italy, which marked the beginning of a new era of the brand. It is also a reminder of Maserati Corse’s strong sporting heritage. The concept behind this extreme car is the idea of unleashing a real track beast, something able to break the usual patterns and totally differentiate itself from what has been done so far. A car designed to leave its mark and ignite the passion for the most extreme racing, with its design and its shocking performance.
The main body of the MCXtrema can be substantially drawn with three lines resulting from the intersection between the front and rear body; This results in a marked division between the two parts that incorporate various functions such as air intakes for radiators and those for rear brakes. The intersection also generates the shape of the C-pillar, which creates an aerodynamic tunnel with the main body and houses the fuel filler inside. The number three and the reinterpretation of the Trident are a constant element in the style of the MCXtrema. The front is characterized by a bold design, which maintains the typical Maserati architecture. Designed to increase the aerodynamic performance of the front, it incorporates a generous splitter, designed to provide high levels of downforce to the front axle. The large air scoop is connected to the adjustable wing by a central fin that runs along the entire hood. The rear lights, with a unique and characteristic design of Maserati, are reminiscent of the Trident.
In the upper part of the rear, a dedicated design mesh has been created to facilitate the cooling of the car, while in the lower area a large aerodynamic extractor is the protagonist. The design of the cockpit of the MCXtrema has been guided by the specific needs of the customer, who wants to obtain maximum performance and emotions from this track “toy”. The heart of the package consists of a racing seat with 6-point belts and a safety cage (both FIA homologated), to protect the driver whatever happens on the track. Additional safety nets, a fire extinguisher and an integrated safety hatch on the roof complete the specifications. Ergonomics is at the heart of all the attention given to many aspects of the cabin design: the definition of the driving position, the adjustable pedals and steering column, the position of all the controls and the visibility of all the relative labels have been meticulously studied and manufactured to guarantee the fastest and easiest access to everything that facilitates driving on the track and high performance. The field of view and display of the rear view camera have also been designed according to a track-only approach, oriented towards maximizing control of the surrounding environment while looking for maximum performance.
