The 2021 Maserati MC20 coupe is powered by a Maserati-developed, 90-degree, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine producing 621 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 538 lb-ft of torque. Maserati calls this new engine the "Nettuno," meaning Neptune in Italian, and it sounds like it's a mechanical marvel. It has a whopping 12 spark plugs, an innovative 12 combustion chambers, dry-sump lubrication, and double overhead camshafts with variable valve timing. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a dual-clutch, eight-speed transmission.
Thanks in part to this drivetrain, the 2021 Maserati MC20 supercar can hit 60 mph from a standstill in 2.9 seconds; 124 mph arrives in just 8.8 seconds. Top speed is more than 202 mph, Maserati says. These figures are also a result of a relatively light (by modern standards) 3,240-pound curb weight.