Although it might lose drag races, the amazing sound of this MC12 makes up for it.

The Maserati MC12 was a supercar that came out of necessity. It was homologated to be driven on roads, as it is racing in the FIA GT series. It was limited to 50 units, making it a rare find today. The owner was able to bring one to the Supercar Owners Circle 2018 event at Ambri airport in Switzerland. There, the car participated in drag racing against a Porsche Carrera GT, and a Mercedes-Benz SL.

Although the MC12 had the same underpinnings as the Ferrari Enzo’s powertrain, it also featured a unique body that allowed for better aerodynamics. The machine was huge, measuring 202.5 inches (5.143 millimeters), despite only having space for two people. A modern Chevrolet Tahoe measures 203.9 inches (5.179 mm). The Maserati roof could be removed by owners to allow them to hear the 621-horsepower (463 kilowatt) 6.0 liter V12. This was another distinguishing feature that distinguished the MC12 and the Enzo. The company integrated its own analog clock into the lower part of the center stack. Maserati also sold 12 track-only Corse versions for the MC12. These models used lightweight components from the race car to increase the V12’s power output to 755 horsepower (563 kW).

Maserati MC12 Custom Exhaust will Give You Goosebumps

This video shows the MC12 with an aftermarket exhaust. It makes the V12 sound incredible. The supercar’s performance in drag racing is not as impressive despite the incredible noise. It is defeated by the Carrera GT and SLR, as well as the Ferrari F50. The driver seems to be more interested than winning these runs. So don’t take these losses as a true example of Maserati’s performance potential.