Maserati Dedicates Unique MC20 Prototype To Sir Stirling Moss

Maserati will pay homage to British motorsport icon Sir Stirling Moss using a prototype MC20 super sportscar, designed after the Maserati Eldorado single-seater race car.

The latter was driven on its debut at Monza in 1958 by Stirling Moss himself, at the “Trofeo dei due Mondi”. Moss also drove a Maserati 250F on May 13, 1956, taking victory at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, while another 250F came in third.

Moss recorded 16 victories in 66 starts in Formula 1 racing and remains one of the most successful drivers never to win a world title, which is why he’s known as the “king without a crown.”

By giving this MC20 prototype Stirling Moss’ “signature”, Maserati wishes to commemorate one of the greatest names in the history of motorsport. The list of Maserati vehicles driven by the British racer also includes the Tipo 60 Birdcage, Tipo 61 and the 300 S.

The goal for the MC20 is to underline Maserati’s sporting vocation, and return the brand to a leading role on the racing circuits – the last time they won a world championship was in 2010 with the MC12.

The MC20 will be the first car to adopt a new engine 100% designed, developed and produced by Maserati. Word has it that the twin-turbocharged V6 unit could have a 3.6-liter displacement, and push down more than 600 HP with the aid of an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

We don’t know if the MC20 will be rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, but we do know that the gasoline variant will be followed by hybrid and all-electric models.