The 621-HP Maserati MCPura is No McChicken
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- Road-hugging chassis, exotic looks, as rare as any Ferrari.
- Nary any luggage space, rivals out-drag it, it's not a Ferrari.
- The MCPura is far more than just a pretty face, but it lacks the speed to keep up with the better-known exotic sports cars, which have become insanely quick.
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Overview
While its twin-turbocharged Nettuno V-6 engine makes a stout 621 horsepower, that's not all that much power in this crazy world of gasoline and EV 1000-hp road monsters. It's not enough for the Maserati to keep up with the fastest of today's Ferraris and McLarens. Still, the MCPura's performance is exciting, and its sharp handling makes for great fun and big thrills, be that on a racetrack or on a twisty road.
The MCPura serves as the Maserati brand's flagship sports car, a showcase of everything that its engineers can do. It's offered in both coupe and hard-top Cielo convertible body styles, and both offer a premium cabin built for two. Speaking of premium, cargo space is hard to come by in the MCPura, which could limit its appeal as a long-distance grand tourer. Then again, it's so enjoyable to drive; just send the luggage ahead.
Expert Tip: For an exotic-looking Italian coupe that's easier to live with on a daily basis, check out the GranTurismo and GranCabrio models that sit opposite the MCPura on the Maserati showroom floor.
What's New for 2027?
Refreshed just last year—and rechristened as the MCPura— Maserati's halo sports car undergoes no revisions for the 2027 model year.
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Engine, Transmission, and Performance
- Engine: 621-hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6
- Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
- Drivetrain: rear-wheel drive
Power for the MCPura comes from a superb twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 rated for 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. Featuring a unique twin-combustion system borrowed from Formula 1 race cars, the 90-degree V-6 engine is paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
In addition to all that power, the MCPura's handling is race-car sharp. Despite this, the MCPura won't punish you with an overtly flinty ride, twitchy handling, or unforgiving throttle response; with the adaptive suspension set in its most comfortable mode, the chassis is forgiving enough to consider driving it on a daily basis or taking it on a road trip. On our recent test drive in northern Italy, we noted that while the MCPura doesn't have the outright, borderline insane pace of rivals such as the McLaren 750S or Ferrari 296 GTB, it is so characterful that speed takes a back seat on the importance hierarchy.
0–60-MPH Times
- C/D 60-mph Test: 3.2 seconds
In Comparison: We tested the MCPura back when it was called MC20 and pitted it against a Porsche 911 Turbo S. In that comparison, the Porsche beat the Maserati to 60 mph by over a second.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
- EPA City Rating: 15 mpg
- EPA Highway Rating: 25 mpg
The EPA hasn’t released any fuel economy information for the 2027 MCPura yet, but the 2025 MC20 earned ratings of 15 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. When we get a chance to put the MCPura through our real-world highway fuel-economy test route, we'll update this story with test results. For more information about the MC2Pura's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: Once you get past the upward-opening butterfly-style dihedral doors, you’ll find the MCPura’s interior to be driver-focused and refreshingly free of gimmickry and extraneous features. The overall interior design is clean and minimalist, with the carbon-fiber-finished central tunnel sporting only a few critical controls, including the prominent drive mode selector.
Upscale materials include leather seats with contrasting stitching, aluminum pedals, and carbon-fiber trim. There is no rear seat, and cargo space is limited.
Cargo Capacity: Luggage capacity is limited to just 5 cubic feet total between the front and rear cargo areas, so road trips mean taking only the essentials.
Infotainment and Connectivity
- Infotainment: 10.3-inch touchscreen
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Audio System: six-speaker stereo (standard), 12-speaker Sonus Faber stereo (optional)
The MCPura comes with a 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a separate 10.3-inch digital gauge display. The horizontally oriented touchscreen is tucked under the air vents in the center of the dashboard and runs Maserati's latest Google-based interface. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both included.
The Maserati Connect app provides 24/7 information regarding vehicle health and service status via a smartphone or smartwatch, or Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant at home. A six-speaker audio system is standard; a Soner Fabus 12-speaker system is available.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Few driver-assistance features are available on the MCPura, as its focus is on performance rather than day-to-day use.
- Optional Safety Features: blind-spot monitoring
For information about the MCPura's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Though MCPura is undeniably special, the standard warranty package is not. It has the same coverage as the other Maserati models, which is average for the industry.
- Limited Warranty: four years or 50,000miles
- Powertrain Warranty: four years or 50,000 miles
- Complimentary Maintenance: none
C/D Test Results and Specs
Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because this vehicle hasn't changed since we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.
Specifications
Specifications
2026 Maserati MCPura
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe or convertible
PRICE (C/D EST)
Base: Coupe, $250,000; Cielo, $285,000
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 183 in3, 2992 cm3
Power: 621 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 538 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 183.7 in
Width: 77.4 in
Height: 47.8–48.3 in
Passenger Volume: 48 ft3
Cargo Volume: 4 ft3
Front Trunk Volume: 2 ft3
Curb Weight (C/D est): 3750–3900 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 3.2–3.4 sec
100 mph: 6.5–6.7 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.0–11.2 sec
Top Speed: 199–202 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 18/15/25 mpg
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