To celebrate winning the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers’ Cup Maserati launched a limited edition model of the GranSport at the 2006 Geneva motor show, named GranSport MC Victory. Only 180 individually numbered units of the MC Victory were produced. All of the features had been designed with the sole intention of bringing the car closer in spirit to the championship-winning Maserati MC12.
The exterior of the GranSport MC Victory made it instantly recognizable thanks to its unique blue carbon aerodynamic elements – carbon fiber containing a blue weave of thread. The blue carbon color was a perfect complement to the Blu Victory livery, a new tone inspired by the racing version of the MC12. The carbon fiber front splitter was redesigned to provide greater down force, resulting in more precise steering and greater stability at high speed.
Other visual echoes of the MC12 included Italian flags set into the front quarter panels, black grille, red brake calipers and 19″ Grigio Mercury wheel rims. Inside the car carbon fiber elements mirrored the exterior as they were also finished with blue weave, and they were teamed with a selection of leathers and Alcantara suede (used on the upper dashboard, door panels, seats and on the steering wheel for extra grip).
Carbon fiber racing seats (the same as those in the road-going Maserati MC12) were fitted, reducing the overall weight by twenty kilograms. A numbered plaque, inlayed on the central console, bore the celebratory logo and the number of the vehicle. The carbon fiber Cambiocorsa gearshift paddles were also new; their ergonomic shape was similar to those found on the Trofeo GranSport and made gear changes easier, even with the wheel at full lock.
Technical Specifications
| Model | GranSport MC Victory |
| Maserati internal code | |
| Production start | 2006 |
| Number Produced | 180 |
| Ignition | Bosch integrated ignition-injection system, electronic drive-by-wire acceleration control. |
| Lubrication | dry sump, pump in single unit with cooling pumps |
| Transmission | 6-speed + reverse, transaxle layout, electro-hydraulic operation and electronic management operated by paddle-shifts; asymmetrical limited-slip differential (25% under acceleration, 45% on lift-off), dry twin-plate clutch diameter 215 mm (8.46 inches) with flexible couplings and hydraulic control, rear wheel drive |
| Reduction | 1:3.73 |
| Gear ratios | I=3.286; II=2.158; III=1.609; IV=1.269; V=1.034; VI=0.816; R=2.733 |
| Chassis | stress-bearing steel monocoque with both the external panels and box-section superstructure are galvanized-coated on both sides. Chassis made from high resistance galvanized steel with a rear tubular sub-chassis to support the suspension and gearbox, and a front tubular sub-chassis to support the suspension and engine. |
| Front suspension | Double wishbones with arms and hubs in forged aluminum; progressive rate steel dampers or optional continuously variable aluminum gas dampers with adaptive damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel (Skyhook system), co-axial coils and springs. |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbones with arms and hubs in forged aluminum, additional radius arm to control toe-in; progressive rate steel dampers or optional continuously variable aluminum gas dampers with adaptive damping and acceleration sensors on each wheel (Skyhook system), co-axial coils and springs. |
| Brakes | Brembo braking system, Ferodo HP1000 brake pads, Bosch 5.7 four-channel ABS, Electronically controlled braking corrector (EBD) |
| Brakes front | 330 mm x 32 mm cross-drilled ventilating discs, alloy four piston calipers 46-38 mm with ceramic insulating seals |
| Brakes rear | 310 mm x 28 cross-drilled ventilating discs, alloy four piston calipers 34-30 mm withceramic insulating seals |
| Steering | servo-assisted rack and pinion |
| Cooling system | water cooled |
| Length | 178.07 inches (4,523 mm) |
| Width | 71.7 inches (1,822 mm) |
| Height | 51.4 inches (1,305 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 inches (2,660 mm) |
| Front track | 60.0 inches (1,525 mm) |
| Rear track | 60.5 inches (1,538 mm) |
| Dry weight | 3,480 lbs (1,580 Kg) |
| Curb weight | 3,700 lbs (1,680 Kg) |
| Tires front | 235/35 ZR 19 (8J) |
| Tires rear | 265/30 ZR 19 (9.5J) |
| Wheels | 19” Trofeo-design alloy wheels; front 8J x 19, rear 9.5J x 19 |
| Top speed | 180 mph (290 km/h) |
| Bodywork | two-door, four seater coupé |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 Imperial gallons / 23.2 US gallons (88 liters) |
| 0-62 mph | 4.85 sec (0-100 Kmh). |
| Quarter mile | 0-400 m in 12.8 sec. |
| Standing kilometer | 0 to 1000 m. in 23.0 sec. |
| Production dates | 2006 |
| Engine | 90° V8, crankcase and cylinder heads in hardened aluminum silicon alloy; crankshaft in refined forged steel, balanced individually on five main bearings |
| Bore and stroke | 92×79.8 mm |
| Total displacement | 4,244 cc |
| Displacements (unitary) | 530.5 cc |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Maximum power | 400 hp (295 kW) at 7,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 46 Kgm (452Nm) at 4,500 rpm |
| Timing gear | chain-driven twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank command; four valves per cylinder with hydraulic tappets. |
| Fuel feed | Bosch ME 7.3.2 injection with electronic control, electronic drive-by-wire throttle control |
| Engine weight | 405.7 lbs (184 kg) |