2027 Maserati Project GT4
By Lorenzo Bianchi July 9, 2026
Maserati Project GT4 is based on the new GranTurismo platform and targets GT4 racing.
The race car uses the Nettuno 3.0-liter V6 and a lightweight rear-wheel-drive layout.
Customer-focused development aims for a competitive debut during the 2028 season.
2026 Maserati Project GT4 Previews the Brand's Next GT Racer
Maserati has taken the wraps off the 2026 Maserati Project GT4 during the Goodwood Festival of Speed, offering an early look at the company's next customer racing program. Built from the latest GranTurismo, the new project is designed to strengthen Maserati's presence in international GT racing while creating an even closer link between its road cars and competition machines. The target is clear: have the car ready to compete in GT4 championships for the 2028 season alongside the existing GT2 program.
A Familiar Shape With a Racing Focus
At first glance, the connection to the GranTurismo is easy to spot. The proportions remain familiar, but nearly every surface has been refined with circuit performance in mind. Maserati says the aerodynamic package has been developed around function, with a redesigned front splitter, dive planes, revised hood vents and additional airflow management working together without losing the character of the production car. The result is a race car that still looks unmistakably like a GranTurismo, only sharper and more purposeful.
Race Ready Cabin and Lightweight Engineering
The interior follows the same philosophy. Key styling cues from the road-going dashboard remain, but everything is arranged to improve ergonomics during competition. A full roll cage, FIA-homologated racing seat, dedicated fuel tank and GT4-compliant 18-inch wheels underline that this is a purpose-built race car rather than a modified grand tourer.
Weight has also been a major priority. Maserati says Project GT4 sheds roughly 400 kilograms compared with the standard GranTurismo by combining its aluminum architecture with extensive racing-specific components. Suspension hardware is derived from the GranTurismo Trofeo and includes adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars for circuit tuning.
Nettuno Power Carries Over
Power comes from Maserati's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Nettuno V6, mounted in a front-mid longitudinal position. The engine features Formula 1-inspired pre-chamber combustion technology and has already demonstrated its durability and development potential in other Maserati applications.
Project GT4 sends power to the rear wheels, continuing the layout used by the road car while benefiting from the engineering knowledge gained through the GT2 racing program. Maserati says experience in setup, calibration and reliability has played a significant role throughout development, with Chief Test Driver Andrea Bertolini contributing to the project.
Looking Toward the 2028 Season
Project GT4 also celebrates an important year for Maserati as the company marks 100 years of the Trident logo. The unveiling car wears a special livery featuring a large Trident graphic stretching across the bodywork along with 100 subtle blue Tridents. White accents reference historic Maserati race cars, while the blue and yellow highlights pay tribute to Modena, where the car has been designed and developed.
Although still in development, the 2026 Maserati Project GT4 shows exactly where Maserati wants to go next in customer motorsport. By combining proven GranTurismo foundations with dedicated race engineering, the company is building a GT4 contender intended to give teams an accessible and competitive platform when it reaches the grid in 2028.