Maserati unveils Project GT4 race car and new GranTurismo, GranCabrio, Grecale at Goodwood 2026
Maserati publicly debuted its updated GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and Grecale alongside the world premiere of the Project GT4 race car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026.
- 590 PS
- 650 Nm
- 740 hp
- 400 kg
What Happened
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, Maserati held the public debut of its New GranTurismo, New GranCabrio, and New Grecale, along with the world premiere of the Maserati Project GT4, a track car based on the GranTurismo architecture. The models on display, all in Trofeo version, feature liveries from the Fuoriserie Program: the New Grecale in Orange Devil, the New GranCabrio in Blu Emozione, and the New GranTurismo in matte Green Jupiter. The event also marks the centenary of the Trident logo and 100 years of Maserati racing.
“In an especially significant year, as we celebrate 100 years of the Trident logo and 100 years of Maserati in racing, the Goodwood Festival of Speed provides the ideal stage to mark these important milestones and share Maserati's vision and values with customers, enthusiasts, and stakeholders. We are proud to bring the spirit of Italian Gran Turismo to Goodwood.”
The New GranTurismo and New GranCabrio feature refreshed exteriors and more refined interiors, powered by the 3.0-liter V6 Nettuno engine delivering up to 590 PS, a top speed of over 320 km/h (GranTurismo Trofeo), and 650 Nm of torque, with a standard sports exhaust. Both models come with all-wheel drive and height-adjustable air suspension. The New Grecale, a luxury SUV, combines spaciousness with sporty character, powered by a V6 Turbo engine with the highest specific output in its class.
590 PSPS
Delivered by the 3.0L V6 Nettuno engine with pre-chamber combustion technology.
Project GT4, developed by Maserati Corse in Modena, is a new race car designed for the GT4 category, aiming to compete and win by 2028. It is powered by the 3.0-liter V6 Nettuno engine exceeding 700 hp in specific configurations, with rear-wheel drive, adjustable dampers, and a weight reduction of approximately 400 kg compared to the road car. The cockpit retains GT dashboard elements with a roll cage, homologated seat and fuel tank, and 18-inch alloy wheels compliant with GT4 regulations. The car wears a special '100 Trident' livery with a large Trident graphic, 100 small tone-on-tone blue Tridents, and blue and yellow colors referencing Modena.
- MCPURA Cielo
- GT2 Stradale
- MCXtrema
The MCXtrema, homologated for track use and limited to 62 examples, features a blue-and-yellow livery inspired by Modena and is powered by a 740 hp Nettuno-derived 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine. Starting Friday, it will compete in the Timed Shootout. The GT2 Stradale is the road-homologated version of the successful GT2 racer, and the MCPURA Cielo represents the new frontier of Maserati supercars.
Previously from Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati had earlier announced that its refreshed GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and Grecale would make their live debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The company also previewed the Project GT4 race car at the same event, with a target to compete and win in the GT4 category by 2028.
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Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Maserati S.p.A.'s official releases.
Why this matters
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a major automotive event, and Maserati's presence with its updated lineup and new Project GT4 race car signals the brand's push to strengthen its positioning in luxury and racing. The centenary of the Trident logo and 100 years of racing underline Maserati's heritage, while the Project GT4 targets the growing GT4 category, showing how racing drives road car innovation. Enthusiasts and potential buyers get a first look at…
Terms in This Story
- GT4
- A category of grand touring racing cars with production-based vehicles, known for competitive racing and controlled costs.
- Fuoriserie
- Maserati's personalization program that offers custom colors, materials, and finishes for its vehicles.
- Trident
- The three-pronged logo of Maserati, inspired by the fountain of Neptune in Bologna.
- Pre-chamber combustion
- An F1-derived technology where a small chamber ignites fuel to create faster, more efficient combustion in the main cylinder.
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