This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed saw Maserati reveal the MCPURA, a performance-focussed evolution of the MC20 Halo Car, available in coupé and convertible versions.

Maserati has taken the covers off its latest super sports car, the MCPURA, at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Available as a coupé and a convertible (known as Cielo), the model builds on the legacy of the MC20 but takes refinement, performance and styling several steps further.

Built around a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, the MCPURA remains lightweight at under 1,500kg, giving it a weight-to-power ratio of 2.33kg/CV. It’s powered by Maserati’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine, producing 630CV at 7500rpm and 720Nm of torque from 3000rpm. First introduced with the MC20, this engine features an innovative pre-chamber combustion system with twin spark plugs. This technology is derived from Formula 1 and is now available in an engine adapted for the road.

Design updates focus on both aesthetics and function. The Butterfly doors are retained, offering easier access while exposing the carbon-fibre chassis. In the Cielo version, the car is fitted with a retractable glass roof that can switch from opaque to transparent in just one second, thanks to polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology.

“With MCPURA, Maserati is once again regaining its rightful place: at the top and in its stomping ground,” said Santo Ficili, Maserati COO. “Both versions – coupé and Cielo – are created at our historic Modena facility, where the heart of the Trident has been beating for almost 90 years.”

The launch car appeared in a sophisticated Ai Aqua Rainbow – a custom blue paint developed through the Maserati Fuoriserie customisation programme. Matte for the coupé and gloss for the convertible, the paint shifts subtly in sunlight, creating a rainbow-like effect. Magenta-blue mica detailing on the grille, insignia and wheels add contrast, while Alcantara Ice seats inside feature a laser-etched Trident motif, with iridescent double-sided backing in red and blue, creating a sporty elegance.

The colour palette for MCPURA is eye-catching and evocative, consisting of more than 30 shades from the Maserati Fuoriserie programme, whether solid, metallic, three-layer, four-layer or matte. New options include Devil Orange, Verde Royale and Night Interaction, allowing for both bold and understated configurations.

MCPURA is produced entirely at Maserati’s historic Modena facility, where both the Nettuno engine and bodywork are built. This is also where Fuoriserie versions are painted and finished. The car marks another step forward for Maserati’s modern identity – one that keeps its passion for performance at its centre and encompasses everything that makes the Maserati driving experience unique.✤

GO: Visit www.maserati.com for more information.