Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Maserati MC12 Stradale mid-engine supercar still fascinates people more than two decades after its very limited production run ended.The homologation special built to allow Maserati to compete in the FIA GT Championship and American Le Mans Series was a stunning machine both from a styling and technical point of view, as it shared underpinnings with the Ferrari Enzo—including a modified version of the mighty 6.0-liter V12, the world's most powerful naturally aspirated engine at the time.AdvertisementAdvertisementBut with only 50 road-going units built, the Maserati MC12 is pure unobtainium nowadays for most collectors. That said, a prominent Taiwanese collector found a way around that by having Maserati build him a one-off GT2 Stradale that pays tribute to the MC12.The Tri-Color Livery Is a Nod to the Vitaphone Racing Team MC12 GT1StellantisDesigned by the Maserati Fuoriserie bespoke customization program, the GT2 Stradale "Tribute to MC12" was unveiled and handed over to its owner in Modena, Italy this week. The vehicle's elaborate configuration combines Maserati's racing heritage, styling refinement, and Italian craftsmanship into a delightful package.The thing that stands out first is the Leggenda livery, introduced on the 2024 Maserati MC20 Leggenda special series, but with even more nods to the MC12. Combining Matte Digital Mint with Nero Essenza, the livery is accented by Giallo Avia Pervia finishes. These are the iconic colors of the Vitaphone Racing Team MC12 GT1 race car, which won the legendary 24 Hours of Spa endurance race three times (2005, 2006, and 2008).StellantisOther unique exterior details include the gloss yellow Tridents and the rear Maserati badge, while the Maserati Fuoriserie logo on the rear fenders has the same Digital Mint hue as the livery. In addition, the massive carbon-fiber wing features the Maserati signature in Giallo Avia Pervia in another nod to the car's racing DNA.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe gloss-finished carbon-fiber aero elements are a first for the GT2 Stradale, highlighting the exclusivity of the GT2 Stradale "Tribute to MC12". Rounding off the exterior tweaks are the carbon-ceramic brakes with yellow calipers, center-lock wheels in an anodized black finish, and the Performance Plus package.The Motorsport-Inspired Design Carries Over Inside The CabinStellantisMoving to the interior, the one-off GT2 Stradale sports black Alcantara racing seats with a yellow embroidered Trident on the headrests and matching four-point harnesses, as well as yellow contrast stitching across the steering wheel, dashboard, center tunnel, and door panels.There's also a carbon-fiber interior package and a dedicated "Tribute to MC12" badge—a special request from the customer and a reminder of the unique character of this GT2 Stradale.StellantisNo modifications were made to the 3.0-liter twin-turbo 'Nettuno' engine, which delivers a healthy 632 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. That's enough to enable to GT2 Stradale to sprint from zero to 62 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 199 mph.AdvertisementAdvertisementCredit for this kind of performance also goes to the GT2 Stradale's significant weight reduction, track-developed aerodynamics, and motorsport-derived technical solutions that make it the most performance-focused road-going Maserati ever built.StellantisThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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