Maserati Reveals Project GT4; Targeting 2028 Debut

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Maserati has revealed ‘Project GT4’ a race car based on the new Maserati GranTurismo that’s aimed for the brand’s return to GT4 competition in 2028.

Unveiled Thursday at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it follows the Italian manufacturer’s MC20-based GT2 car, which launched in 2023.

“Project GT4 represents a natural step in the evolution of the Maserati Corse program and completes our vision for the future of GT racing,” said Maserati Corse boss Vincent Biard.

“On the back of the experience gained with the Maserati GT2, this project was created with the aim of bringing all the technical, sporting and operational know-how developed in recent years to the GT4 category, while maintaining a strong bond with the New GranTurismo on which it is based.

“Our objective is clear: to develop a car that is competitive, reliable and accessible to the teams and drivers who choose Maserati.

“The development process has just begun, but we are already working to reach the 2028 season with a car that can compete at the highest level and aspire to success.”

The car features a 3.0-liter V6 turbo engine, with pre-chamber combustion technology derived from Formula 1, and can produce up to 690 horsepower in specific applications but would be detuned for GT4 competition.

It will include a weight reduction of approximately 400 kg from the road car, with dedicated race components such as a front splitter, dive planes, optimized aero, a dedicated braking system with specific cooling, roll cage as well as 18-inch GT4 compliant wheels.

Maserati chief test driver Andrea Bertolini will be tasked with development of the car.

The brand holds the record of having the first race car homologated for GT4 competition with the Trofeo Light GT4 that debuted in 2004.

It was followed up by the GranTurismo MC and MC GT4 in 2009 and 2016, respectively, although all three models are no longer eligible for racing.

The news follows confirmation of Porsche’s new GT4 model, the 911 GT4 R, which will replace the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport beginning next year.

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