Maserati Reveals Project GT4 Race Car at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Maserati unveiled Project GT4 for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026. The new project was developed by Maserati Corse to bring the technical, stylistic and engineering DNA of the new GranTurismo to the track, company officials stated in a press release. The car also leverages the experience gained with Maserati GT2 and was created to get back on the track in 2028.

“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 Vincent Biard, head of Maserati Corse. “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.

“In a year in which we celebrate 100 years of the Trident and 100 years of Maserati in competition, Project GT4 represents another piece in the jigsaw of our sports strategy and confirms the brand’s willingness to continue its investments in international motorsport.”

From Maserati GranTurismo to Project GT4

Developed in Modena, the car involves the know-how of Maserati Corse and the experience of Andrea Bertolini, Maserati chief test driver and multiple world champion. The Maserati Project GT4’s powertrain and body are derived directly from the new GranTurismo to demonstrate the extent to which the GranTurismo’s architecture transfers naturally from the road to the track and to help limit management and maintenance costs, noted the release.

The aerodynamic components were conceived according to purely functional criteria and integrated harmoniously into the car’s overall design. The interior retains the hallmarks of the GT dashboard but adopts a configuration oriented toward maximum ergonomics and efficiency on the track.

From a technical perspective, Project GT4 adopts the V-6 Nettuno 3.0-liter engine in a front-longitudinal position, with pre-chamber combustion technology derived from Formula 1. The Made at Maserati engine has already demonstrated versatility, robustness and development potential on the track, reaching power outputs of over 700 CV in specific applications, the company said.

Project GT4 features rear-wheel drive architecture, suspension derived directly from the GranTurismo Trofeo, adjustable shock absorbers and anti-roll bars, and a weight reduction of approximately 400 kg compared to the road car, with a highly optimized aluminium platform as a starting point.

Dedicated racing components include a front splitter, aerodynamic configuration optimized to increase downforce, front dive planes, bonnet with specific openings, dedicated braking system with specific cooling, roll cage, homologated seat and tank, as well as 18-inch wheels compliant with GT4 regulations.

A Special Livery Celebrates the Trident’s Centenary

The new project unveiled at Goodwood features a special livery in celebration of the Trident’s 100th anniversary. It features a large Trident that runs across the car, from roof to rear, together with 100 small, tone-on-tone blue Tridents. The white front fascia is reminiscent of some of the most iconic Maserati racing cars of the past, such as the 420M/58 Eldorado, reinterpreting its heritage with a contemporary flair, whereas the blue and yellow reference the city of Modena, officials said.

Maserati’s unveiling of Project GT4 at Goodwood accompanies the recent launch of the new Maserati range—the new GranTurismo, new GranCabrio and new Grecale—and adds another piece to the brand’s evolution strategy, to look ahead to the 2028 season and take a leading role on the track.