Lake Como – From Track to Art Form: The Trident Embraces “Velocissimo” in Style
Maserati made a spectacular debut at FuoriConcorso 2025, taking centre stage along the shores of Lake Como with two masterpieces of modern performance: the road-honed GT2 Stradale and the track-exclusive MCXtrema. Against the elegant backdrop of Villa del Grumello and Villa Sucota, these twin expressions of the Trident’s racing DNA encapsulated this year’s theme, “Velocissimo: Italian Race Cars”—a celebration of Italy’s motorsport legacy through style, speed, and soul.
In a setting renowned for its connoisseurship and curation of automotive artistry, Maserati’s presence was a natural extension of the brand’s pursuit of beauty fused with unrelenting performance. More than just machines, the GT2 Stradale and MCXtrema are rolling testaments to Maserati’s passion for design and engineering excellence.
GT2 Stradale: Road-Legal Racecraft
Unveiled in a gleaming Bianco Audace livery by Officine Fuoriserie Maserati, the GT2 Stradale is more than just a road car—it is a symphony of Maserati’s dual heritage of elegance and motorsport. Derived from the competition-spec GT2 that marked Maserati’s triumphant return to closed-wheel racing, this street-legal iteration channels pure adrenaline while preserving everyday usability.
Under the sculpted bodywork lies the beating heart of the Nettuno V6 engine, delivering 640 CV (471 kW), propelling the car from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 2.7 seconds and onto a top speed surpassing 320 km/h. Thanks to a weight reduction of 60 kilograms compared to the MC20, the GT2 Stradale is not only the most powerful road-going Maserati with an internal combustion engine—it is also the most agile, offering sublime balance between raw force and refined control.
With its sharpened aerodynamics and daily-drive comfort, the GT2 Stradale stands as a new pinnacle in Maserati’s road-going portfolio, a harmonious blend of racetrack energy and grand touring grace.
MCXtrema: Track-Only Fury Unleashed
While the GT2 Stradale blurs boundaries between street and circuit, the MCXtrema erases them entirely. Clad in the arresting Blu Extrema livery, this 740 CV beast is not street legal—nor does it pretend to be. It is the ultimate expression of what happens when Maserati engineers are untethered by regulation and free to sculpt the extreme.
Limited to just 62 units globally, the MCXtrema is a collector’s jewel and a gentleman driver’s dream. Its 3.0-litre twin-turbo Nettuno V6 has been pushed to its limits, yielding visceral performance that challenges even the most seasoned track veterans. Yet its aggression is tempered with elegance, exemplifying Maserati’s signature blend of technical purity, aerodynamic finesse, and unmistakable Italian flair.
Displayed at Villa Sucota, the MCXtrema drew crowds not just for its rarity, but for its unapologetic celebration of mechanical artistry—a machine designed for the purist who demands emotion at redline.
The Art of Speed, the Essence of Maserati
At FuoriConcorso, Maserati did more than show off high-horsepower machines—it showcased a philosophy. The GT2 Stradale and MCXtrema are not simply products of engineering; they are expressions of identity. Through them, Maserati affirms its position at the confluence of heritage and innovation, elegance and exhilaration.
In a landscape of automotive excess, Maserati’s offerings remain exquisitely intentional. They do not chase trends—they set them. And in Lake Como’s curated garden of automotive dreams, the Trident shone with unmistakable brilliance.
As the world leans toward an electrified future, Maserati continues to honour its past while shaping what’s next. Whether on the road or the racetrack, its creations speak to a rarefied audience—one that values not just speed, but the story behind it.
About Maserati
Maserati crafts automobiles for those who demand more than performance—they seek passion. From the everyday exceptional Grecale SUV to the revolutionary MC20 super sports car, every Maserati is engineered with purpose and presented with elegance. With a future driven by electrification, the brand continues to write new chapters in luxury mobility, offering iconic design, technical innovation, and unmistakable Italian spirit across more than 70 markets worldwide. The GT2 Stradale and MCXtrema are just the latest milestones on this thrilling journey.
