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Maserati Project GT4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

In addition to the renewed GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Grecale model range (more on them in a previous article), Maserati is presenting Project GT4 for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed: a new project developed by Maserati Corse to bring the technical, stylistic and engineering DNA of the new GranTurismo to the track.

Designed to enter one of the most dynamic international GT categories, the car draws on the experience gained with the Maserati GT2 and has been created with a specific objective: to return to the track in 2028 with a competitive project that aims to win and confirms the role of Corse as a workshop of innovation for the brand.

Project GT4 was created to strengthen the link between track and road according to a principle that has always been part of Maserati's philosophy: the continuous exchange of expertise, technical solutions and knowledge between racing and mass production.

The car will join the Maserati GT2 and the MCXtrema, known as "The Beast" and intended for a select number of customers who want to try their hand at the track.

Launched in a special year, in which Maserati celebrates the centenary of the Trident logo, Project GT4 is a car that derives from the architecture of the new GranTurismo.

Developed in Modena and inspired by the experience gained with the Maserati GT2, the project combines performance, Italian design and technological innovation. The car directly benefits from the technical improvements and stylistic evolutions introduced with the new generation of the model and transfers its greatest characteristics to the track. The integration of specific racing components follows and enhances the new front end, maintaining continuity with the stylistic language of the road car.

The new GranTurismo serves as an ideal basis: the powertrain and bodywork of the Maserati Project GT4 are derived directly from the road car, in order to demonstrate the extent to which the GranTurismo architecture is naturally transferred from the road to the track and to limit running and maintenance costs, a central aspect for a car intended for racing.

The aerodynamic components have been conceived according to purely functional criteria, but are harmoniously integrated into the overall design of the car. The interior retains the GT dashboard features, but adopts a configuration oriented towards maximum ergonomics and efficiency on the track.

The technology used benefits from the experience gained on the track with the Maserati GT2: the expertise developed in terms of setup, calibration, reliability and performance constitutes a solid foundation. The development of the car includes the know-how of Maserati Corse and the experience of Andrea Bertolini, Maserati's chief test driver and multiple world champion.

From a technical perspective, the Project GT4 adopts the V6 Nettuno 3.0 liter engine.

The "Made in Maserati" engine has already demonstrated its versatility, robustness and development potential on the track, reaching over 700 hp in specific applications.

The Project GT4 features a rear-wheel drive architecture, suspension directly taken from the GranTurismo Trofeo model, adjustable shock absorbers and stabilizers, and a weight reduction of approximately 400 kg compared to the road car, with a highly optimized aluminum platform as the starting point.

Dedicated racing components include a front splitter, an aerodynamic configuration optimized for increased downforce, a hood with specific vents, a dedicated braking system with specific cooling, a roll cage, a homologated seat and tank, and 18-inch wheels in accordance with GT4 regulations.

Kao i svaki Maserati, Project GT4 kombinuje težnju ka performansama sa stilskom prefinjenošću, zahvaljujući fundamentalnoj saradnji između inženjeringa i Maserati Centro stila.

U tako važnoj godini za kompaniju, otkrivanjem novog projekta u Gudvudu, Maserati mu posvećuje posebnu livreju. Stil karakteriše veliki Trident logo koji se proteže preko automobila, od krova do zadnjeg dela, zajedno sa 100 malih, plavih Tridet logotipa. Beli prednji deo podseća na neke od najznačajnijih Maserati trkačkih automobila iz prošlosti, kao što je 420M/58 Eldorado, reinterpretirajući njegovo nasleđe savremenim stilom, dok plava i žuta boja referenciraju grad Modenu, naglašavajući činjenicu da je automobil dizajniran i razvijen u potpunosti u srcu italijanske Motorne doline.

Ovim novim projektom, Maseratijeva namera je da doda novi veliki deo slagalici sveta trka, kao i da dodatno podigne svoje standarde jačanjem svog prisustva u trenutnom GT scenariju, na ciljani način. Međunarodna GT4 kategorija je zapravo jedan od najbrže rastućih segmenata u Gran Turismo takmičenjima.

U GT takmičenjima u prvoj deceniji ovog veka, Trident je igrao vodeću ulogu sa legendarnim automobilima kao što je slavni MC12 koji je dominirao GT1 sezonama. Maserati sada takođe želi da ponovi GT4 rezultate sa pobedama i uspesima postignutim u GT4 Evropskom kupu, GT4 Evropskoj seriji i Competition102 GT4 Evropskoj seriji, sada sa Maseratijem GranTurismo GT4, a ranije sa Maseratijem Trofeo Light GT4, baziranim na GranSportu.

Otkrivanjem Projecta GT4 u Gudvudu, Maserati prati nedavno lansiranje nove Maserati asortimana – novog GranTurisma, novog GranCabria i novog Grecalea – i dodaje još jedan deo u slagalicu evolucione strategije brenda, kako bi se usmerili ka sezoni 2028. sa ciljem preuzimanja vodeće uloge na stazi.