After utilizing a Ferrari derived twin-turbo V6 for a number of years, Maserati just unveiled an all-new bespoke engine developed for its new MC20 Super Sportscar that itself will debut in September. Nearly two decades ago in 2002 Maserati began inserting Ferrari powerplants in their vehicles and finally things are about to change. Roughly a year ago Ferrari made it public that the relationship between the two companies was coming to an end. While rumors have been floating for some time as to how Maserati will move forward, none of them pointed to the truth.

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Bye Bye Ferrari

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When Ferrari mentioned the split they didn't say who decided on it and they didn't allude to this new motor either. In fact, since that shareholder's meeting, many believed that Maserati would utilize the Chrysler Pentastar V6 since they've already been doing that to some degree. Others speculated that they would borrow the engine from the Alfa Romeo Guilia. What's amazing about today's news is just how wrong everyone was. They didn't build on top of anyone else's design. In fact, their new in-house designed twin-turbo V6 called Nettuno is one of the most advanced engines ever.

F1 Technology

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This new engine produces more than 620 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. It can do that in part by utilizing F1 technology in the form of something called pre-chamber ignition where the fuel mixture is ignited in a closed-off spark plug with small holes in the cap. These holes release already ignited gas that sets off a cleaner, more uniform, pressure front. Not only does that save on fuel but it also provides a safer platform to introduce boost pressure into. That means more power without the same fuel consumption. Until now, no road car has utilized this technology because it struggles to handle large variances in temperature and load.

Maserati has solved this problem by using a second traditional spark plug in the cylinder to ensure good performance no matter the situation. In addition, the engine uses both direct and indirect injection to provide further fuel savings as well as a more uniform and controllable power output. That's a big benefit too because the port injection will constantly clean the valves and prevent them from gumming up like other direct injection motors tend to. Furthermore, this engine that revs to 8,000 rpm will be built completely in house by Maserati and first see duty in their upcoming MC20 super sportscar.

Family DNA

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From what we're hearing it seems as though this architecture will be used to produce more engines for the upcoming family of Maserati. The Stelvio, Quattroporte, and others will likely be imbued with the engine or some variant thereof. That's great news if this engine proves to be reliable too. It would set Maserati apart in one more big way.

Sources: Maserati 

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