Maserati has revealed Project GT4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, presenting a new GranTurismo based racing project developed by Maserati Corse. Created to bring the technical, styling and engineering DNA of the new GranTurismo to the track, the project previews Trident’s next step into GT racing, with the aim of returning to competition in 2028.
Project GT4 builds on the experience Maserati has gained with the Maserati GT2, while expanding the marque’s racing program into one of the fastest growing international GT classes. 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 program and completes our vision for the future of GT racing.” said Vincent Biard, head of Maserati Corse. He added that the aim is to arrive at the 2028 season with a car capable of competing at the highest level and aiming for success.
The project arrives in 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 derives from the architecture of the new GranTurismo and uses the road car as its base. The drivetrain and body are derived directly from the GranTurismo, helping to transfer the strengths of the road car into a racing context, while reducing management and maintenance costs for future teams.
Technically, the Project GT4 uses the V6 Nettuno 3.0-liter engine in front longitudinal position, with combustion vestibule technology derived from Formula 1. Maserati notes that the engine has already shown its flexibility, robustness and development potential on track, reaching an output of more than 700 CV in certain applications.
The car adopts rear-wheel drive architecture, suspension derived from the GranTurismo Trofeo, adjustable shock absorbers and anti-roll bars. Maserati also reduces weight by around 400kg compared to the road car, using an optimized aluminum platform as a starting point.
Race-specific components include a front splitter, optimized aerodynamic configuration, front dive planes, hood with specific openings, special cooling brake system, roll cage, recognized seat and tank and 18-inch wheels according to GT4 regulations. The interior retains references to the GranTurismo dashboard, while shifting towards track-focused ergonomics and efficiency.
For Goodwood, Maserati is bringing Project GT4 to life in celebration of the Trident’s centenary. A large Trident runs across the car from roof to rear, joined by 100 small toned blue Tridents. The white front is reminiscent of historic Maserati racing cars, including the 420M/58 Eldorado, while the blue and yellow evoke Modena and the car’s development in Italy’s Motor Valley.
Project GT4 will join a wider Maserati racing vision that includes GT2 and the track-focused MCXtrema. With the Goodwood preview, Maserati marks a targeted return to GT4 competition and sets its sights on the 2028 season.
