Get a driving pleasure in the great outdoors under the Cielo

The SKY Like other world-renowned car brands, Maserati still exists as one of the world's premium car brands, which is loyal to bringing new models to the global market. And some time ago, Maserati launched its new model named the Maserati MC20 Cielo (Cielo, an Italian means 'Sky') in Modena, Italy. And the automaker said that is the first convertible model since the V8-engined Maserati Grancabrio that was launched in 2019. 

The Maserati MC20 Cielo devoted to be a model for driving pleasure in the great outdoors with its flagship features of the folding roof windows that can change from clear to opaque at the touch of a button. (Picture from: Autocar)

Furthermore, the Maserati MC20 Cielo devoted to be a model for driving pleasure in the great outdoors with its flagship features of the folding roof windows that can change from clear to opaque at the touch of a button which can go from open to closed in just 12sec.

The Maserati MC20 Cielo built based on the carbon fibre tub, featured with butterfly doors are also carried over the roof mechanism. (Picture from: Autocar)

As quoted from Autocar, it is likely that the Italian automaker company will distribute the MC20 Cielo to the global automotive market starting in the first quarter of 2023 to become a serious rival for the McLaren 720S Spider, Ferrari 296 GTS, and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible which were there before.

The Maserati MC20 Cielo has a lavishly appointed cockpit, where the Italian craftsmanship seamlessly combines and complements cutting edge technology. (Picture from: Autocar)

Reportedly along with its predecessor, the Maserati MC20, the new model of supercar mentioned above will be produced of 1,400 units per year. That means, the new Maserati MC20 Cielo can contribute to the company's sales for next year, and also indicates that the Italian premium car brand will focus on product quality, not sales quantity.

Notebly that the Italian renowned car brand made a business profit in 2021 and has sold 24,200 cars in 2021, 7,300 more than 2020. However, this number is still far from the peak sales of 51,500 units in 2017.

The Maserati MC20 Cielo is powered by a mid-mounted 3,000 cc six-cylinder Nettuno engine capable spitting out 630 hp of power and torque of 730 Nm. (Picture from: Autocar)

As Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO said, "Success in terms of sales, not necessarily for customers." However, he also regretted that the level of product damage experienced by Maserati during that period was actually higher than the average luxury market car.

"It feels like we are in a vicious circle, there are cars that are not sold so the discounts offered are getting bigger. At that time we were not good enough to provide quality, new powertrain, infotainment features," he added.

Such a kind of high-revving mid-mounted drivetrain will propel the MC20 Cielo from 0 to 100 kph in around 3.0 sec and can make it run up to a top speed of 320 kph. (Picture from: Autocar)

According to Bernard Loire, Maserati's Chief Commercial Officer said that the company sales could potentially reach 30,000 units this year, although that was not the company's target.

"That's a projection based on our current performance, adding that China is Maserati's second largest market after the United States, he said further.

Meanwhile, the technical specifications of the Maserati MC20 Cielo are as follows, where the engine is occupied by a 3,000 cc six-cylinder Nettuno engine. And such a kind of high-revving mid-mounted drivetrain will propel the MC20 Cielo from 0 to 100 kph in around 3.0 sec and can make it run up to a top speed of 320 kph.

The MC20 Cielo built based on the carbon fibre tub, featured with butterfly doors are also carried over the roof mechanism and that to adds just 65 kg of the total kerbweight, which is posted at 1,540 kg. Then the new Maserati supercar is priced at US$277,000 or Rp. 4 billion. Well, that price figure is indeed more expensive than the entry-level models of the Ferrari and Aston Martin cars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MASERATI | AUTOCAR ]

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