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MC20 Tributo Modenese: a Tribute to Modena

The countdown to Monterey Car Week continues as Maserati has revealed the MC20 Tributo Modenese. As the name suggests, it’s a one-off model that pays homage to the city of Modena in Italy.

Described as bold, bright and audacious, the MC20 Tributo Modenese was created by the Fuoriserie customisation team and features a two-tone exterior that fades from blue to black and back again. Yellow accents are also seen, as well as a trident graphic on the bonnet. Rounding out the highlights are black wheels that contrast with yellow brake calipers.

Maserati has been tight-lipped about the Tributo Modenese, but the standard MC20 is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine with 630bhp and 730Nm of torque. It allows the coupe to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, before reaching a top speed of over 200 mph.

The Tributo Modenese won’t be the only MC20 in California, as the company will also show off the MC20 Icona, MC20 Cielo and a “new supercar” based on the model. The latter will be launched on August 16, and Maserati has said it will be influenced by the GT2 race car. That certainly appears to be the case, as an earlier teaser revealed air intakes on the front fenders, a carbon fiber splitter and what appears to be a motorsport-inspired hood.

The MCXtrema will also feature prominently, as the first customer delivery will take place at Laguna Seca on August 17. To mark the occasion, the company says that “Maserati’s chief test driver Andrea Bertolini will be on hand to conduct a detailed presentation of the car and a briefing session with the new owner of the MCXtrema. The two will enjoy some track time together, where Bertolini will demonstrate the powerful 3.0-L twin-turbo V6 engine first-hand before handing over the keys for the first time.”

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