Maserati Project GT4 previews 2028 racing return
Unveiled at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the GranTurismo-based Project GT4 signals Maserati’s comeback to global GT4 racing
Maserati has unveiled Project GT4 at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, previewing a new customer race car set to compete in international GT4 championships from the 2028 season. Developed by Maserati Corse in Modena, the project brings the engineering and design DNA of the new Maserati GranTurismo to the track. It builds on the brand’s experience with the Maserati GT2 and is being engineered to deliver strong performance, reliability and accessibility for customer teams. Vincent Biard, Head of Maserati Corse, said the project represents a key step in the brand’s long-term GT racing vision and aligns with its continued investment in international motorsport during the centenary of the Trident emblem.
Part of a wider racing strategy
Project GT4 will sit alongside the Maserati GT2 programme, active in closed-wheel racing since 2023, and the track-only Maserati MCXtrema.
The programme continues Maserati’s tradition of transferring technology between road and race cars, with the GranTurismo serving as the foundation for the GT4 contender.
Its body and powertrain are closely derived from the production model, helping maintain a strong road-to-track link while keeping operating and maintenance costs manageable for teams.
Nettuno power and rear-wheel drive
The Project GT4 is powered by Maserati’s front-mounted 3.0-litre twin-turbo Nettuno V6 engine, featuring Formula 1-inspired pre-chamber combustion technology.
In racing applications, the engine has delivered more than 700 PS, although final output for GT4 competition will be regulated under Balance of Performance rules.
Unlike the all-wheel-drive road-going GranTurismo, the GT4 version adopts a rear-wheel-drive layout. It uses suspension derived from the GranTurismo Trofeo, including adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars, while its aluminium-intensive structure reduces weight by around 400 kg compared with the road car.
Development is supported by Maserati Corse’s GT2 expertise, with input from Chief Test Driver and multiple world champion Andrea Bertolini.
Dedicated racing equipment
The car features a full range of competition upgrades, including a front splitter, dive planes, revised aerodynamic package and a ventilated bonnet to improve cooling and downforce.
It also receives a race-specific braking system with enhanced cooling, along with a roll cage, homologated racing seat, fuel tank and 18-inch wheels compliant with GT4 regulations.
Inside, the cabin retains elements of the GranTurismo dashboard but is reworked to prioritise safety, ergonomics and operational efficiency for racing.
Special centenary livery
The Project GT4 unveiled at Goodwood features a unique livery celebrating 100 years of Maserati’s Trident emblem.
A large Trident graphic stretches from the roof to the rear, complemented by 100 smaller tone-on-tone blue Tridents. The white front section pays tribute to historic race cars such as the Maserati 420M/58 Eldorado, while blue and yellow accents reflect the brand’s Modena heritage.
The livery was developed through collaboration between Maserati engineering teams and Centro Stile, blending motorsport functionality with Italian design identity.
Returning to familiar territory
GT4 remains one of the fastest-growing categories in global GT racing, and Maserati has previously achieved success in the segment with the GranTurismo GT4 and Trofeo Light GT4.
The brand also secured major victories in GT1 competition with the MC12 during the early 2000s.
Project GT4 follows the introduction of Maserati’s latest road car line-up, including the GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Grecale, and represents another step in the company’s broader evolution strategy.
With development underway, Maserati aims to return to competitive GT racing and challenge for victories when the Project GT4 enters competition in 2028.
