Maserati unveiled its track-oriented MC12 Versione Corse fifteen years ago, basing it off the MC12 GT1 racer that won the FIA GT championship the year before. Now, one of the client’s cars is up for sale for an eye-watering sum of €2,890,755.
The MC12 was modeled after the Ferrari Enzo based on the same tech, but ended up surpassing it in some respects. Among other things, it generated more downforce despite lacking any active aerodynamic parts.
The Versione Corse (see video) had its 6.0-liter V12 boosted from the original 630 PS (621 hp / 463 kW) and 652 Nm (481 lb-ft) of torque to 755 PS (745 hp / 555 kW) and 710 Nm (524 lb-ft). As a result, it could sprint 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in mere 2.9 seconds instead of 3.4, and reached 200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.4 seconds. The top speed lay as high as 326 km/h (201 mph).
According to various sources, the production run amounted to either thirteen or fifteen units. The seller claims the example on sale was the only one to debut in an orange finish. It has 1,490 km (926 miles) under the belt and a clean record.