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Maserati has
used the Australian International Motor Show to herald the
Australasian arrival of its latest model, the limited
edition GranSport MC Victory, following its official debut
in Geneva in March. Of the 180 cars to be built, all of
which are finished in Maserati racing blue, just five are
destined for the combined Australian and New Zealand
markets.
The MC
(Manufacturers’ Cup) Victory was designed to celebrate
Maserati’s success in lifting the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers’
crown with the MC12. In the last month, the Trident has
added the 2006 Team and Drivers’ titles, having scored five
wins (at Silverstone, Oschersleben, the 24 Hours of
Spa-Francorchamps, Paul Ricard and Adria), eight podium
finishes, and one pole position so far this year. The MC
Victory draws on styling touches drawn from the MC12,
including its aerodynamic, blue carbon fibre front and rear
spoilers, and Italian flag embedded on the front
fenders. The interior has also received a revamp, featuring
extensive use of blue carbon fibre, plus a selection of
leathers and Alcantara trim, which is to be found on the
upper dashboard, door panels, seats, and steering
wheel. Dynamically, the MC Victory retains the 400bhp 4.2 V8
of the standard GranSport, but aerodynamic tweaks to the
front splitter and more precise steering sharpen the overall
driving experience. The MC Victory retails at A$272,500, but
all five examples allocated to Australia and New Zealand are
pre-sold.
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