Maserati has unveiled Project GT4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, introducing a new GranTurismo based race project developed by Maserati Corse. Created to bring the technical, stylistic and engineering DNA of the new GranTurismo to the track, the project previews the Trident’s next step in GT racing, with the goal of returning to competition in 2028.
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Project GT4 builds on the experience Maserati has gained with the Maserati GT2, while expanding the brand’s racing program into one of the fastest growing international GT categories. The car aims to support Maserati’s current GT racing strategy, strengthen the connection between road and track and offer teams and drivers a competitive, reliable and accessible racing platform.
“Project GT4 represents a natural step in the evolution of the Maserati Corse programme and completes our vision for the future of GT racing,” said Vincent Biard, Head of Maserati Corse. He added that the objective is to arrive at the 2028 season with a car capable of competing at the highest level and pursuing success.
The project arrives during a symbolic year for the brand, as Maserati celebrates 100 years of the Trident logo and 100 years in competition. Developed in Modena, Project GT4 stems from the architecture of the new GranTurismo and uses the road car as its foundation. The powertrain and body derive directly from the GranTurismo, helping transfer the model’s road car strengths into a racing context while also limiting management and maintenance costs for future teams.
From a technical perspective, Project GT4 uses the 3.0 litre V6 Nettuno engine in a front longitudinal position, with pre chamber combustion technology derived from Formula 1. Maserati notes that the engine has already shown its versatility, robustness and development potential on track, reaching outputs of over 700 CV in specific applications.
The car adopts a rear wheel drive architecture, suspension derived from the GranTurismo Trofeo, adjustable shock absorbers and anti roll bars. Maserati also reduces weight by approximately 400 kg compared to the road car, using an optimized aluminium platform as the starting point.
Dedicated racing components include a front splitter, optimized aerodynamic configuration, front dive planes, a bonnet with specific openings, a dedicated braking system with cooling, a roll cage, homologated seat and tank, and 18 inch wheels compliant with GT4 regulations. The interior retains references to the GranTurismo dashboard while shifting toward track focused ergonomics and efficiency.
For Goodwood, Maserati gives Project GT4 a special livery celebrating the Trident’s centenary. A large Trident runs across the car from roof to rear, joined by 100 small tone on tone blue Tridents. The white front fascia recalls historic Maserati racing cars, including the 420M/58 Eldorado, while blue and yellow reference Modena and the car’s development in Italy’s Motor Valley.
Project GT4 will join a wider Maserati racing vision that includes the GT2 and the track focused MCXtrema. With the Goodwood preview, Maserati signals a targeted return to GT4 competition and sets its sights on the 2028 season.
