First Look: Maserati MCPURA. The MC20 Refined, Reimagined, and Repainted
Maserati doesn’t do subtle. It never has. Not when it built the screaming Birdcage. Not when it painted the GranTurismo in shades that would embarrass a peacock. And certainly not now, as it introduces the MCPURA - a more focused, better-dressed evolution of the MC20. 
Unveiled at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the MCPURA arrives as a rolling manifesto of everything Maserati wants to be: loud, luxurious, and emotional. On paper, it’s the same MC20 underneath, but look closer and you’ll see the changes aren’t just cosmetic. They're strategic, surgical, and in a few places, rather clever. 
It’s still mounted in a carbon-fibre monocoque, still uses a dry sump setup, and still features that clever pre-chamber combustion tech borrowed from Formula 1. And we are sure it still sounds soul-stirringly good! 
The front now features a more pronounced shark nose—classic Maserati—and the surface treatment in gloss black or carbon highlights how light interacts with the curves. The coupe gets a matte finish, the convertible wears gloss, and the badges come with magenta and blue mica detailing. 
And credit where it’s due - Maserati has done well to keep the structure stiff. The carbon tub was designed from the outset to accommodate both body styles, and the weight penalty over the coupe is just 85kg. 
There’s a new display interface with “Performance Pages” borrowed from the GT2, letting you monitor temperatures, pressures, torque distribution and more. For those who care about audio quality, Sonus faber continues to offer a 12-speaker setup, but honestly, it’ll be hard to hear anything over the Nettuno soundtrack - if our review of the MC20 is anything to go by. 
Weight is still kept in check - 1475kg for the coupe, 1560kg for the Cielo - with near-identical front-rear distribution, claims Maserati. Tyres are 245s up front and 305s at the rear, and there’s no all-wheel drive gimmickry. You get a proper rear-wheel setup and a chassis that rewards commitment, not corrections. 
Unveiled at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the MCPURA arrives as a rolling manifesto of everything Maserati wants to be: loud, luxurious, and emotional. On paper, it’s the same MC20 underneath, but look closer and you’ll see the changes aren’t just cosmetic. They're strategic, surgical, and in a few places, rather clever. The Powertrain
Let’s get the obvious bit out of the way. The Nettuno V6 engine remains untouched. And rightly so. The 3.0-litre twin-turbo mill is still one of the most exciting V6 motors you will find outside of a Ferrari. With 630PS and 730Nm, it's as explosive as ever, sending power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Zero to 100 km/h takes less than 2.9 seconds. Flat out, you’ll be looking at over 325 km/h. It’s still mounted in a carbon-fibre monocoque, still uses a dry sump setup, and still features that clever pre-chamber combustion tech borrowed from Formula 1. And we are sure it still sounds soul-stirringly good! The Design
Visually, the MCPURA gets more than just a new shade of paint. The front and rear bumpers are reworked, borrowing cues from the GT2 Stradale, while the lower side skirts and rear diffuser have been re-sculpted for better aero efficiency. There’s now an optional oversized spoiler that brings a bit more track-day attitude, but thankfully, nothing feels tacked on or over-styled. The front now features a more pronounced shark nose—classic Maserati—and the surface treatment in gloss black or carbon highlights how light interacts with the curves. The coupe gets a matte finish, the convertible wears gloss, and the badges come with magenta and blue mica detailing. Cielo
The convertible version, called the MCPURA Cielo, isn’t just the coupe minus a roof. It features a slick retractable glass panel that can go from transparent to opaque in a second, just like the MC20 Cielo. Press the Sky button and you get a panoramic view without taking the top down - because after all, Cielo is Italian for sky! It's a bit of a party trick, sure, but one that adds real versatility. And credit where it’s due - Maserati has done well to keep the structure stiff. The carbon tub was designed from the outset to accommodate both body styles, and the weight penalty over the coupe is just 85kg. The Cabin
Inside, things have been redone with a more premium touch. Alcantara now wraps nearly everything - the seats, the dashboard, the door cards, and even parts of the new flat-topped steering wheel. The drive mode selector still sits in the centre console like a luxury timepiece, now surrounded by fewer distractions to keep the focus on the driving experience. There’s a new display interface with “Performance Pages” borrowed from the GT2, letting you monitor temperatures, pressures, torque distribution and more. For those who care about audio quality, Sonus faber continues to offer a 12-speaker setup, but honestly, it’ll be hard to hear anything over the Nettuno soundtrack - if our review of the MC20 is anything to go by. The Chassis
Dallara’s expertise shows through in the aero detailing. Over 2000 wind tunnel hours and 1000 CFD simulations have gone into improving the underbody flow and heat management. The flat floor, front vortex generators, venting channels behind the wheels, and sculpted diffuser all work quietly under the surface. Weight is still kept in check - 1475kg for the coupe, 1560kg for the Cielo - with near-identical front-rear distribution, claims Maserati. Tyres are 245s up front and 305s at the rear, and there’s no all-wheel drive gimmickry. You get a proper rear-wheel setup and a chassis that rewards commitment, not corrections. Driving Modes
Drive modes include Wet, GT, Sport, Corsa, and ESC Off. Corsa opens the exhaust valves full-time, sharpens every response, and even lets you engage launch control. You can also soften the dampers if the road surface doesn’t quite match your ambitions. In true Maserati fashion, GT mode is the default. 
