Maserati plans to create a new manual transmission super-GT premium model, with a twin version produced by Alfa Romeo.
Maserati Unveils Exclusive Super-GT: A New Era of Collaboration with Alfa Romeo
Maserati is set to make a bold move in the luxury automotive market with the upcoming release of a limited-run super-GT. This new flagship model, expected to debut as early as next year, will be the most exclusive and powerful combustion-engined car Maserati has produced since the MC12.
Powered by a V6 Nettuno engine, the super-GT will offer a distinctive choice for a flagship model, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox (with the possibility of an automatic transmission as well). This focus on manual transmissions is a nod to the purist driving experiences that both Maserati and Alfa Romeo, sister brands under Stellantis, are known for.
The strong historical ties between these two Italian marques are evident in the new collaboration. The upcoming Maserati super-GT will share some DNA or technical themes with upcoming Alfa Romeo models, much like the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was built alongside the Maserati Granturismo at Maserati's plant in Modena. This collaboration continues a tradition of high-performance, driver-focused GT cars that began with the 8C Competizione and 4C.
CEO of both Maserati and Alfa Romeo, Santo Ficili, has expressed interest in another limited-run supercar collaboration, suggesting a reborn partnership that could lead to more exciting models in the future. In fact, the 33 Stradale, a past car from both brands, could serve as inspiration for potential future collaborations.
In terms of positioning, the new Maserati super-GT is expected to be a limited-run, high-performance GT car that emphasizes driver engagement. With its focus on manual transmissions, it will stand out in the luxury performance segment, offering a unique driving experience to a select few.
Meanwhile, an equivalent Alfa Romeo model is also in the works, twinned with the new Maserati. The new Alfa Romeo model will share its basic monocoque chassis and twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine with the mid-engined MC20 (now rebadged MCPura). This mirrors the way the new Alfa 33 Stradale is based on Maserati's MC20.
As Maserati prepares to release this new flagship super-GT, it aims to emphasize its sporting heritage and strengthen its luxury credentials. The company is rumoured to be considering customizing products for customers for the entire range of Maserati, further enhancing the exclusivity of each model.
With the new Maserati super-GT, Maserati and Alfa Romeo are set to redefine the luxury performance market, offering a unique blend of exclusivity, power, and driver engagement. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting collaboration unfolds.
Key Features:
- Engine: V6 Nettuno engine (~490 hp)
- Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox (also possibly automatic)
- Relationship with Alfa Romeo: Collaborative development, shared heritage/models
- Historical collaboration: Follow-up to 8C Competizione and Alfa 4C joint history
- Expected launch: Imminent or near-future (2025/2026)
- Positioning: Limited-run flagship super-GT emphasizing driver engagement
- Customization possibilities: Potential for customizing products for customers across the Maserati range
- Equivalent Alfa Romeo model: Twinned Alfa Romeo model based on the new Maserati
- Shared components: Basic monocoque chassis and twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine shared between the new Maserati and Alfa Romeo models
The new Maserati super-GT, powered by a V6 Nettuno engine, will share some components with upcoming Alfa Romeo models, reinforcing the strong historical ties between these two Italian brands in the automotive industry. The upcoming Alfa Romeo model, twinned with the new Maserati, will be positioned in the luxury performance segment, offering a unique blend of exclusivity, power, and driver engagement, much like the financial ambitions of both brands in the competitive finance sector.
