Maserati MC Stradale 4 seater announced

The hardcore Maserati MC Stradale is now available with two extra seats Until now, the most focused model in the Maserati line-up was only available with two seats in the front and a roll cage in the back, but a more ‘family-friendly’ version has been revealed ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut next week. Taking its inspiration from the Maserati Trofeo Championship race car, the MC Stradale four-seater gets the same exterior bodykit, rear diffuser and 20-inch forged alloy wheels as the two-seater, but is marked out by a new carbon-fibre bonnet with a central air scoop. Inside, besides a choice of new materials, two rear seats are the only addition. Under the carbon bonnet is a 453bhp version (11bhp more than the two-seater MC Stradale) of the familiar 4.7-litre V8, first seen in the new GranTurismo Sport. Power is channeled through a six-speed robotized manual gearbox, carbon-ceramic brakes are fitted as standard and the top speed is a claimed 188mph. There’s no word on price just yet, but expect a small hike over the two-seater’s £109,995 price tag. We’ll bring you more details when the car debuts in Geneva next week. From:autoexpress