Bridgestone Named Exclusive Tyre Partner for Maserati MCPURA Super Sportscar
Bridgestone will supply custom-engineered Potenza Sport tyres for the new Maserati MCPURA super sportscar, which accelerates from 0-100 km/h in under 2.9 seconds.
- under 2.9 seconds
- 630 CV
- 245/35 ZR20 (front) and 305/30 ZR20 (rear)
What Happened
Bridgestone has been selected as the exclusive tyre partner for Maserati's new MCPURA super sportscar, the successor to the MC20. The vehicle features a 3.0-litre 630 CV twin-turbo V6 engine and can reach 0-100 km/h in under 2.9 seconds. Bridgestone will supply bespoke Potenza Sport tyres, developed using advanced simulation and on-track testing to optimize handling and performance.
“Custom-engineered fitments like these are a brilliant example of our innovation and R&D capabilities. We're happy to bring our extensive experience to Maserati drivers as well as to all our customers as the knowledge gained in developing this kind of bespoke ultra-high-performance tyre directly feeds into our award-winning replacement portfolio.”
- Asymmetric tread pattern for precise steering and high cornering stability
- Custom compound and carcass construction for optimized contact patch and thermal stability
- MGT (Maserati Genuine Tyres) marking on sidewall indicating exclusive development
- Developed using Bridgestone's Virtual Tyre Development and predictive simulation tools
Why this matters
The partnership highlights Bridgestone's expertise in ultra-high-performance tyre development for exclusive sports cars, benefiting both brands through advanced technology transfer.
Terms in This Story
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- A high-performance tyre model from Bridgestone, designed for sports cars and supercars.
- MGT marking
- Maserati Genuine Tyres marking, indicating exclusive development for Maserati vehicles.
- Virtual Tyre Development
- Bridgestone's simulation technology for designing and testing tyres digitally before physical prototypes.
- CV
- Italian abbreviation for cavallo vapore, a unit of power equivalent to roughly 0.986 horsepower.
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