Maserati MC12 Stradale, 2005
Maserati MC12
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Chassis No.: ZAMDF44B000012083
Engine No.: 22
Estimate: €3,400,000 - €4,000,000 EUR
- One of only 50 built
- Scrupulously maintained (13 services since new)
- Last service in August 2025
- One of the most exclusive and collectible of modern Maseratis
- Carrozzieri Italiano.
Maserati's amazing MC12 was a limited edition 'homologation special' conceived with the sole purpose of providing the famous Italian manufacturer with a competitive car for international GT racing. Two batches of 25 cars each were built in 2004 and 2005 respectively, each batch with slightly differing specifications to meet FIA rule changes, for a total of only 50 cars. Styled by Maserati Centro Stile, the MC12 was based on the Ferrari Enzo, albeit larger overall, and used developments of the Enzo's normally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 engine and its associated six-speed automated manual gearbox. Maximum power output in Stradale specification was 621bhp. Performance figures of 0-100km/h (62mph) in 3.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 330km/h (205 mph) were claimed.
The MC12's monocoque chassis was constructed of carbon fibre and Nomex, with aluminium sub-frames front and rear. Suspension was by double wishbones with pushrod-operated coil spring dampers. Two suspension modes were available: 'Sport' (road) or 'Race' (track).
Its 'homologation special' status notwithstanding, the MC12 boasted a most luxurious interior combining carbon fibre, blue leather and silver 'Brightex', a synthetic material said to be 'too expensive for the fashion industry'. Nevertheless, Maserati were criticised for not providing an audio system, or room to accommodate an after-market one, while other criticisms concerned the lack of a boot, rear window and spare tyre, but then the MC12 was never intended to be a serious Gran Turismo.
Rather, it did exactly what its creator intended, winning the FIA GT Manufacturers' Cup in 2005 by a comfortable margin over runners-up Ferrari, while the two teams running MC12s, Vitaphone Racing and JMB Racing, finished 1st and 2nd respectively in the Team Cup competition. Vitaphone would go on to win the Team Cup with the MC12 for the next four years, while MC12 drivers Michael Bartels and Andrea Bertolini would share 1st place in the Drivers' Championship in 2006, 2008 and 2009. In 2007 Maserati again secured the Manufacturers' Cup while Thomas Biagi won the Drivers' Championship. To say that the MC12 had been immensely successful would be somewhat of an understatement.
In mid-2006 Maserati unveiled the Corse, a $1.7 million track-only version of the FIA GT Championship-winning MC12 reserved for valued Maserati customers, although its use would be restricted to private track days.
This stunning MC12 Stradale was delivered new to its only registered owner on 5th January 2005 via the Rome-based Maserati and Ferrari concessionaire SA.MO.CAR. SpA. It was first registered to a leasing company for the owner's benefit, and subsequently to him personally. This car is finished in the only available colour combination of Pearlescent White with blue accents and a blue interior, a tribute to the Camoradi racing team of the late 1950s.
The Rome-based enthusiast owner enjoys the cars in his custody and has looked after the Maserati carefully, as evidenced by regular services, all but one carried out by SA.MO.CAR and listed below:
Service 25.07.2005 at 4,901km
Service 07.04.2006 at 9,385km
Service 24.05.2007 at 15,720km
Service 01.08.2008 at 20,002km
Service 20.09.2010 at 27,546km
Service 03.01.2013 at 32,749km
Service 30.06.2014 at 36,550km
Service 13.07.2016 at 39,368km
Service 10.08.2017 at 40,511km
Service 29.03.2018 at 41,956km
Service 27.08.2021 at 43,398km
Service 08.01.2024 at 44,781km
Service 21.08.2025 at 45,508km
The service carried out in January 2024 included removal of the engine to fit a new sump gasket and various other gaskets to cure an oil leak. For this to be done the car was transported back to the factory in Modena; the total cost of these works amounted to almost €28,000. The last service listed above was carried out by the official Maserati dealer Mori Schöberl in Ingolstadt, Germany.
It is refreshing to see a supercar that has been used and enjoyed, and it is clearly a testament to the quality of engineering that these exotic cars can actually be driven on the road. Many experts agree that cars are better off being driven, as static display often leads to more problems. And to put the distance travelled into perspective, it amounts to approximately 2,200 kilometres per year.
Offered with cancelled Italian registration documents and the important original stamped service book in its dark blue leather pouch, this beautiful MC12 - unquestionably one of the most exclusive and collectible of modern Maseratis - is for the true enthusiast.
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