Maserati MC20 #2 - Maserati Performance Experience (BBR Model)

Maserati’s Mid-Engine Supercar Return

Unveiled in September 2020 in Modena, Italy, the Maserati MC20 (Maserati Corse 2020) marked the brand’s return to mid-engine supercar design. The MC20 features the revolutionary Nettuno V6 - the first 100% Maserati-designed and built engine in over 20 years, incorporating Formula 1-inspired Turbulent Jet Ignition (TJI) pre-chamber combustion technology unique among production road cars.

This BBR Model replica captures car #2 in Maserati Performance Experience livery at detailed 1:64 scale.

Model Specifications

• Real Vehicle: Maserati MC20 (2020-present)
• Scale: 1:64
• Series: BBR Models 1:64 Diecast Collection
• Model Number: BBRDIE6407
• Livery: #2 Maserati Performance Experience (White/Blue)
• Features: Diecast metal construction, detailed exterior and interior, authentic livery

Nettuno V6 Engine Technology

The MC20’s Nettuno engine (“Neptune” in Italian, referencing Maserati’s trident symbol) was developed entirely in-house at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena - the first 100% Maserati-designed and built engine in over 20 years.

Engine Specifications:

• Displacement: 3.0L (2,992 cc) twin-turbo V6
• Configuration: 90-degree V6 (optimal balance and compact packaging)
• Power: 621 hp (630 PS / 463 kW) at 7,500 RPM
• Torque: 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) from 3,000-5,500 RPM
• Redline: 8,000 RPM
• Specific Output: 210 hp/liter (among highest in production cars)
• Engine Weight: 220 kg (485 lbs)
• Compression Ratio: 11:1

Turbulent Jet Ignition (TJI) - F1-Inspired Pre-Chamber Combustion:

The Nettuno features revolutionary pre-chamber combustion technology that no other road car manufacturer had successfully implemented at the time.

Each cylinder incorporates:

• Dual spark plug system: One pre-chamber plug, one main chamber plug
• Dual injection system: Port injection at 6-bar pressure + direct injection at 350-bar pressure

How TJI Works:

1. Pre-chamber spark plug fires first, creating initial combustion in small pre-chamber
2. Burning fuel-air mixture shoots through precision-engineered holes as high-velocity jets
3. These burning jets enter the main combustion chamber, creating multiple ignition points simultaneously
4. Result: Faster, more complete combustion than single-point ignition

Performance Impact:

• Without pre-chamber technology: ~500 hp baseline
• With TJI active: 621 hp total output
• Net gain: 120 hp from combustion efficiency alone
• Additional benefits: Better fuel economy and lower emissions than conventional forced induction

Performance & Chassis

Acceleration & Speed:

• 0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds (manufacturer claimed) / 3.2 seconds (Car and Driver tested)
• 0-62 mph: 3.2 seconds
• Quarter mile: 11.0 seconds at 131 mph
• Top speed: 202+ mph (326+ km/h)
• Power-to-weight ratio: 2.33 kg/hp (best-in-class among exotic sports cars)

Chassis & Weight:

• Dry weight: 3,306 lbs (1,500 kg)
• Curb weight: 3,757 lbs (as tested)
• Construction: Carbon fiber monocoque chassis for rigidity and low mass
• Layout: Rear-mid-engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD)
• Weight distribution: Optimized by mid-engine placement

Transmission & Driving Modes:

• Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT)
• Launch control: Standard equipment
• Five Driving Modes:
  • WET: Maximum stability and traction control for wet conditions
  • GT: Comfort-oriented daily driving with refined responses
  • SPORT: Sharper throttle response and quicker shifts
  • CORSA: Track-focused mode with aggressive shift mapping and minimal intervention
  • ESC OFF: Electronic stability control disabled for experienced drivers

Braking System:

• Front: 380mm carbon-ceramic Brembo discs with 6-piston calipers
• Rear: 380mm carbon-ceramic Brembo discs with 4-piston calipers
• Material: Carbon-ceramic for consistent performance and reduced weight
• Heat management: Designed for sustained high-performance driving

Tires:

• Front: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 245/35 ZR20
• Rear: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 305/30 ZR20
• Staggered setup optimized for rear-wheel drive traction

Maserati Performance Experience Program

The white and blue #2 livery on this BBR model represents Maserati’s exclusive MC20 Master Course - a two-day intensive track experience held at Varano de’ Melegari circuit near Parma, Italy.

Program Details:

• Exclusively for MC20 owners
• Professional Maserati Corse racing instructors
• Progressive training from GT mode through RACE mode with electronic aids disabled
• Telemetry analysis systems monitor:
  • Steering angle and inputs
  • Braking pressure and threshold braking technique
  • Gear shift patterns and timing
  • Accelerator usage and throttle modulation
• Participants compete in telemetry race contests and drag racing championships
• Celebration of Maserati’s racing heritage combined with modern technology

MC20 Name & Heritage

“MC20” Designation:

• MC = Maserati Corse (“Maserati Racing”)
• 20 = 2020 (year of unveiling)
• The “MC” designation signals racing intent and continues Maserati’s competition lineage

Maserati Racing Heritage:

• 250F (1954-1960): Formula 1 championship-winning single-seater, Juan Manuel Fangio’s 1957 title car
• Tipo 61 “Birdcage” (1959-1960): Revolutionary space-frame sports racer with 200+ tubular steel members
• MC12 (2004-2005): GT1 racing homologation special, 50 units produced, based on Ferrari Enzo platform

The MC20 marks Maserati’s return to mid-engine supercar design after decades away from the segment.

MC20 Platform Variants:

• MC20 Coupe (2020-present): Original hardtop version with butterfly doors
• MC20 Cielo (2021-present): Retractable hardtop convertible variant (“Cielo” = sky in Italian)
• Project24: Track-only variant with extreme aerodynamics and no road-legal restrictions
• MC20 Folgore (in development): All-electric variant (“Folgore” = lightning in Italian), part of Maserati’s electrification strategy

Collection Value

This BBR Models replica delivers exceptional 1:64 scale detail. BBR Models is an Italian manufacturer renowned for museum-quality 1:18 scale replicas, and their recent expansion into 1:64 scale brings the same attention to detail at a more accessible size.

Model Features:

• Full diecast metal body and chassis construction
• Precision tampo printing reproducing Performance Experience livery
• White base with blue accents and racing number “2” on doors and hood
• Authentic Maserati manufacturer logos
• Detailed exterior and interior components
• Limited production status

Manufacturing Details:

• Manufacturer: BBR Models (Italy)
• Model Number: BBRDIE6407
• Series: BBR 1:64 Diecast Collection
• Official Licensing: Maserati licensed product
• Retail Price: Approximately $16-18 USD (vs. $242,995 base price for real MC20)
• Age Recommendation: 14+ years (collector-focused)
• Quality Note: According to Diecast Leno’s review, this MC20 is “as good as 1/64 gets”

A significant piece commemorating the MC20’s revolutionary Nettuno engine with F1-inspired Turbulent Jet Ignition technology - the first 100% Maserati-designed engine in over 20 years - and the brand’s triumphant return to mid-engine supercar design with the “MC” (Maserati Corse) designation.