Another alternative is that performance may be augmented with a plug-in hybrid system. There were rumors that Alfa Romeo’s upcoming supercar would be equipped with the Nettuno V6 and at least one electric motor, pushing the power output to 800 horses and straight into Ferrari 296 territory.
The MC20 was developed to accommodate electrification, so it’s not entirely out of the question. The electrification of the MC20 gives us a nice segue to our second theory. We know an all-electric MC20 is coming, but Maserati hasn’t explicitly confirmed that “Folgore” will be attached to its flanks. However, executives have referred to it in conversation as such.
But as a statement of intent, having an MC20 Folgore as a mass-market model and a bonkers, lightweight MCXtrema variant as a true halo could be the best way to show what the brand can do with electrification.
The GranTurismo Folgore uses three motors to produce around 760 hp. Using even this as a guideline, an electric MC20 and one badged as the ‘Xtrema,’ could well crest 1,000 hp.
What will it be? Only time will tell.