05 FAST FACTS ON THE MC20 DONK
Oct 21, 2020
3 minutes
01 IT STARTED AS A SECRET
Nettuno started life as a secret project within FCA’s Giorgio program with only a couple of engineers involved.
02 SIX IS BETTER THAN EIGHT
A V8 was considered but the V6 is lighter, more compact and cheaper to build while still making 463kW.
03 IT’S BUILT CAREFULLY
Each engine will be built in Maserati’s Modena plant in an air-conditioned, atmosphere controlled area.
04 THERE ARE TWO SPARK PLUGS
A second conventional spark plug helps control low load combustion, the pre-chamber acting solo at high rpm.
05 IT’S FUTURE PROOF
The Nettuno’s clever combustion means
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