The photograph here shows Maserati's GT sportscar seen testing recently. Based on the V12 Ferrari Enzo supercar, this prototype still outwardly retains the Enzo's bodywork, with revised engine covers, suspension and a large rear wing being the easily visible differences.
Ferrari Sporting Director Jean Todt at Magny-Cours in April, while attending the second round of the Vodafone Maserati Trofeo, confirmed that a one-make series, run over seven rounds, represented the first step of Maserati’s return to competition and that the Trident marque’s GT competition programme was well advanced. "The GT car will test for the first time around the end of the year, with a view to making its race debut in the second half of the 2004 season".
The GT car, expected to be named '6000GT' is based on Ferrari's Enzo, although it is unconfirmed what engine it will use. A limited number will be built for the road, the demand expected to be strong particularly after Ferrari had to turn away customers from the Enzo despite increasing the build run.
ItaliaSpeed - 11 Jul 2003