The new 2012 car is seen in three photos during a test at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome, trialling the new modifications which should enhance to its aero capability as well as improving its visual appearance. As well as the changes to the front nose, which focus on improving downforce, and the new large rear wing (the 2011 Trofeo racer eschewed a separate rear wing) there are also new covers for the wheel arches.

Maserati has been running a one-make "Trofeo" series on and off since 2004 on major tracks in Europe; the cars are prepared in house to an arrive-and-drive format. The current series is based on identical versions of the GranTurismo coupé which also inspired its range-topped GranTurismo MC Stradale sports car. This winter the GranTurismo MC Trofeo cars were used for a second series, for the first time, in the Middle East.