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At the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed FIA GT1 World Champion and ex-grand prix driver Michael Bartels won the modern endurance racers-post 1980 class with his specially liveried Maserati MC12 GT1 "Goodwood Cent 100" and came a close second behind Sebastien Loeb for the overall top spot, with a time of 45.82, just 1.22s behind the winner.
It is a one-off Maserati MC12 GT1 Mk.2 called "Goodwood Cent 100" made from a spare shell, especially for the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The car is decorated with artistic paintings of Maserati’s motorsport glories: Stirling Moss in a 250F, the MC12 FIA GT cars and even an outline of the Goodwood hillclimb route feature.
The Maserati MC12 GT1 was a true racing machine, built with a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine based on the Ferrari Enzo, delivering around 620 horsepower. Its carbon fiber monocoque chassis and aerodynamic body made it a force on the track.
Power was sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed sequential manual gearbox. It could hit 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of around 330 kilometers per hour. Weighing in at just over 1,100 kilograms, it was built for speed and agility.
The MC12 GT1 made its racing debut in 2004 under FIA GT regulations. It went on to dominate, winning five consecutive FIA GT Championship Teams’ titles from 2005 to 2009 with Vitaphone Racing. Top drivers like Michael Bartels and Andrea Bertolini took multiple drivers’ championships in its cockpit. It also claimed victory in endurance events like the Spa 24 Hours.
MASERATI MC12 GT1 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & RACING RECORD
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Maserati (with technical support from Ferrari)
Production Years: 2004–2010
Category: FIA GT1 (Homologated GT1 Racing Car)
Chassis: Carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum honeycomb core
Body: Carbon fiber composite
Engine: Ferrari Tipo F140 V12, naturally aspirated
Displacement: 5,998 cc (6.0 L)
Engine Configuration: 65° V12 DOHC, mid-mounted
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Power Output: ~600 hp (restricted for GT1 regulations)
Torque: ~650 Nm (480 lb-ft)
Transmission: 6-speed sequential (Xtrac)
Suspension: Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers (front and rear)
Brakes: Carbon ceramic Brembo discs
Weight: ~1,100 kg (FIA GT1 minimum)
Top Speed: ~330 km/h (205 mph, track-dependent)
Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~3.0 seconds (race spec)
Wheelbase: 2,800 mm
Length: 5,144 mm
Width: 2,100 mm
Height: 1,200 mm
RACING HISTORY & VICTORIES
The Maserati MC12 GT1 was an immensely successful GT racing car, especially in the FIA GT Championship and FIA GT1 World Championship.
FIA GT Championship (2004–2009):
Main Teams: Vitaphone Racing Team, JMB Racing, Scuderia Playteam
Total FIA GT wins: Over 40
Multiple 1-2 finishes and class wins across circuits such as Monza, Spa, Silverstone, and Oschersleben.
FIA GT1 World Championship (2010):
Final competitive season for the MC12 GT1.
Vitaphone Racing won the Teams' Championship.
Drivers Michael Bartels & Andrea Bertolini won the Drivers' Championship.
Major Titles and Achievements:
2005 – FIA GT Teams' & Drivers' Championship (Vitaphone Racing / Bartels-Bertolini)
2006 – FIA GT Teams' & Drivers' Championship (Vitaphone Racing / Bartels-Bertolini)
2007 – FIA GT Teams' Championship (Vitaphone Racing)
2008 – FIA GT Teams' & Drivers' Championship (Vitaphone Racing / Bartels-Bertolini)
2009 – FIA GT Teams' & Drivers' Championship (Vitaphone Racing / Bartels-Bertolini)
2010 – FIA GT1 World Championship (Teams & Drivers) (Vitaphone Racing / Bartels-Bertolini)
ADDITIONAL NOTES
The MC12 GT1 was not eligible for the 24 Hours of Le Mans due to ACO rules on car dimensions and aerodynamic conformity.
Built on the Ferrari Enzo platform, the MC12 featured a longer and wider body and more track-focused aero.
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