La history of Maserati and Ferrari has been united for the last two decades. The now defunct Fiat SpA Group decided that the best way for both brands to evolve was to make them walk hand in hand. However, the independence of the Cavallino meant the rupture of the collaboration agreement that they had signed. That is why the house of the trident has had to create an engineering department for develop your mechanics.
After twenty years without developing its own engine, the Maserati Nettuno block is born. This engine, which we have talked about several times and we did not have its name, will raise envy, because its data is spectacular. Also, it will be the central pillar of a renewed mechanical range in which hybridization will not be missing and electric versions. Be very attentive, because Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are going to drop "the screws" when they know their power.
The Maserati Nettuno engine offers a specific power output of 210 hp/litre
After this brief introduction, we get down to business. The block maserati nettuno is a 3.0-liter V6 Twin-Turbo with a final yield of 630 CV at 7.500 rpm and 730 Nm of torque from 3.000 rpm. That is, it offers a specific power output of 210CV/litre. To achieve these figures, the FCA Group has invested a large sum of money and has taken advantage of the know-how it possesses in areas such as Formula 1.
The architecture is as expected the cylinders are located at 90 degrees. However, it has three characteristics that make it very special. To prevent the competition from copying them, the FCA Group has exercised its right in the patent and trademark offices that he thought necessary.
- La prechamber: A combustion chamber is established between the central electrode and the traditional combustion chamber and is connected by a series of specially designed holes.
- side spark plug: A traditional spark plug acts as a support to ensure constant combustion when the engine is running at a level that does not need the pre-chamber to start.
- Double injection system (direct and indirect): linked to the fuel supply pressure at 350 bar, the system reduces noise in the rev range, lowers emissions and improves consumption.
And it is not the only surprise, the MC20 already has a presentation date
The first time we see the Maserati Nettune engine will be at the official presentation of the expected MC20. Until now we had no official date for his debut, but we can already reserve days. Yes, in the plural since the event will take place between September 9-10 in Modena. It will be then when we know the final design that the MC20 body will wear and the configuration of its chassis and powertrain.
Later, the Nettune block should make the leap to other models in the Maserati range. In addition, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions will be added, so if the announced performance seems high to you, the figure will rise even more. There will be no lack of "decaffeinated" versions either, although they should not be much below 450 hp to 500 hp. Maserati's roadmap is getting very interesting, let's hope they can meet it.
Source - Maserati
