Maserati MC20 Cielo global debut confirmed for May 25

KUALA LUMPUR: Maserati has confirmed the name of its upcoming model, a one-of-a-kind spyder. Known as the MC20 Cielo, it is scheduled to make its global debut on 25th May.

The name Cielo was revealed just yesterday, coinciding with the International Day of Light. Cielo is an Italian word meaning ‘sky’ and it perfectly fits the car’s convertible characteristics that give a ‘Sky Feeling’.

Maserati rightfully describes the Cielo as “a different concept of performance and an unparalleled multi-sensorial driving experience. When its roof is open, new possibilities become within reach."

It is not the first time we have been hearing about the upcoming Maserati Cielo. In December 2021, the automaker released a few camouflage images on the MC20 Cielo. Back then the car was wrapped head to toe in a cloud-like camouflage, which we now think of as an apt representation of its name and characteristics.

What do we know about the upcoming Maserati MC20 Cielo?

• The Cielo would be manufactured at the automaker Viale Ciro Menotti factory. It is the same plant where the MC20 coupe gets assembled
• The Cielo is expected to be powered by the same powertrain as the coupe that features an F1-derived pre-chamber combustion system and two spark plugs per cylinder. The 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 unit makes a maximum power output of 621 hp along with a peak torque of 729 Nm.

• The drive is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox
• If the above-mentioned mill is put to duty, the upcoming MC20 Cielo will complete the century sprint in 2.9 seconds after attaining a top speed of 323 kmph.
• The reason for the Cielo being slower than its siblings is the added weight put on by the folding roof

Maserati confirmed the arrival of a convertible and electric variant of the MC20 during the coupe’s launch. Now, with the drop top arriving soon, we are waiting for the EV.

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