Le Mans Classic: Maserati Takes to the Track.
The 11th Le Mans Classic, a can't-miss event for fans of historical settings, competitions behind the wheel of vehicles with an everlasting appeal, and classic automobiles, will feature Maserati from June 29 through July 2 2023.
The Trident will be there with some of its iconic models and one-of-a-kind items with an undeniable flair and design in the unrivalled setting of the temple of endurance, the site of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most magnificent and thrilling races on the motorsport calendar. Also, a variety of contemporary vehicles will be on display, ready to race around the Circuit de la Sarthe's most renowned turns.
Maserati 3500GT
Every two years, aficionados, gentleman drivers, and collectors from across the world congregate at the Le Mans Classic, which is devoted to the most stunning classic vehicles ever made. As usual, the models competing in the race will be those that first competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1923 and 1981. The event in 2023, which Maserati will also sponsor, will feature 500 classic cars and as many vehicles that have etched unforgettable chapters in the history of one of the competitions that is both feared and adored by spectators and drivers alike.
A shining, very fast, and indestructible 1961 Maserati Tipo 63 will be on display at the event in France; only 5 examples were made, and they have a distinctive "Birdcage" chassis and 12-cylinder V-shaped engine. Another memorable classic, a strong, powerful, and distinctly sporty 1974 Maserati Bora, will also be on display; it has a popular "Birdcage" chassis and distinctly sporty styling.
Maserati Birdcage
Together with the MC20 Fuoriserie super sports car in Orange Glow, a 'tailor-made' creation of the Trident, which is dedicated to the most daring sportspeople, the GranTurismo One-Off Luce, a true work of art and manifesto of Maserati's future with its fully electric Folgore engine, will shine alongside the beauties of the past.
A 1962 Maserati 3500 GT, a well-liked coupé with Touring bodywork and the heir to the renowned six-cylinder racing cars of the 1950s, will also be on display in a special area of the track designated for builders. With 220 horsepower, this car was capable of exceeding 230 km/h. The GranTurismo One-Off Prisma, which embodies the best of Italian engineering with its screaming Nettuno V6 engine and futuristic-colored bodywork, will also be on display.
A Maserati fleet made up of the GranTurismo Trofeo, Grecale Trofeo, MC20 Cielo, and MC20 Fuoriserie will instead be engaged along the more than 13 km of track for unforgettable hot laps, interspersed with the classic car competitions. This is a one-of-a-kind chance to experience the thrill of cruising one of the most prestigious tracks in the world in a contemporary vehicle made by Trident.