A rare slice of Maserati history just smashed its own record with a crazy-huge price. At Broad Arrow’s Monterey Jet Center Auction during this year’s Monterey Car Week, a 2005 Maserati MC12 Stradale crossed the block for an eye-watering $5.2 million—making it the most expensive modern Maserati ever sold at auction.
Maserati
- Founded
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1 December, 1914
- Founder
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Alfieri Maserati
- Headquarters
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Modena, Italy
- Owned By
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Stellantis
- Current CEO
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Davide Grasso
For collectors, this was more than just another seven-figure hammer price. With only 50 road-going MC12 Stradales ever produced—25 in 2004 and another 25 in 2005—this sale confirmed what enthusiasts have been saying for nearly two decades: Maserati’s V12 halo car is no longer just a poster child of the 2000s, it’s a bona fide blue-chip collectible.
A Supercar Born From the Track
The MC12 Stradale wasn’t simply a styling exercise or a vanity project. It was the road-legal sibling of the MC12 GT1, the machine that dominated FIA GT racing between 2004 and 2010. Over its competitive life, the MC12 racked up 14 titles, 22 overall victories, and three wins at the 24 Hours of Spa. That pedigree alone makes the Stradale one of the most significant homologation specials of the modern era—an Italian rival to cars like the Ferrari Enzo and Porsche Carrera GT.
Under its curvy carbon fiber body, the MC12 Stradale packs a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 producing 630 horsepower at a screaming 7,500 rpm. It’s a drivetrain borrowed and refined from Ferrari’s finest, delivering a 0–60 mph time in the low three-second range and a top speed north of 205 mph. But the numbers are nuts, and only tell part of the story. The MC12’s design—white with iconic blue racing accents in homage to Maserati’s 1960s Birdcage Type 61—makes it instantly recognizable even in the most crowded supercar paddock.
Why This Sale Matters
The $5.2 million result represents a 37 percent increase over the previous MC12 auction record, setting a new benchmark for the model and resetting Maserati’s place in the modern collector car hierarchy. For years, Ferrari’s Enzo held more market prestige despite being built in higher numbers. Now, this result suggests the MC12 is finally getting the recognition its rarity and motorsport legacy deserve.
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Specifications |
Maserati MC12 Stradale (2005) |
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Engine |
6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 (Ferrari) |
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Horsepower |
630 HP |
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Torque |
481 lb-ft |
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Transmission |
6-speed automated manual (“Maserati Cambiocorsa”) |
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Driveline |
RWD |
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0-60 mph |
3.6 seconds |
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Top Speed |
205 mph |
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Curb Weigh |
3,150 lbs |
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Braking (60–0 mph) |
110 ft |
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Production Numbers |
50 units |
Auction experts note that collectors are increasingly chasing cars with authenticity, low production, race-bred engineering, and clear brand heritage. The MC12 checks all three boxes. It’s a car that bridged Maserati’s racing dominance with road-going glamour, a combination buyers are clearly willing to pay for.
Maserati’s Legacy, Reinforced
This headline-grabbing sale also comes at a pivotal moment for Maserati, which is pushing its performance brand forward with limited-run models like the new MCXtrema. While that car looks to the future, the MC12 Stradale sale proves Maserati’s past is more relevant—and valuable—than ever.
Two decades on, the MC12 has gone from curiosity to crown jewel. At $5.2 million, it’s not just the priciest Maserati of the modern era—it’s a reminder that some cars don’t just age well, they become legends.